Researchers at the University of Athens have just found a new health benefit for the Mediterranean diet. This diet that relies mainly on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and olive oil is known for reduce muscle loss among seniors, protect the brain cognitive decline or to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Greek scientists now claim that this diet is also good for maintaining erectile function. According to researchers, consuming a minimum of 9 tablespoons of olive oil per week would reduce the risk by 40%. helplessness, that is, the inability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse.
A study of 660 men with an average age of 67 showed that this diet maintains healthy blood vessels and improves testosterone levels, which reduces the risk of erectile dysfunction. “It offers men a long-term solution without taking any medication, like Viagra” says Dr. Christina Chrysohoou, lead author of the study.
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