As men get older their chances of erectile dysfunction steadily increase. But a natural stimulant that might be the most popular and widespread in the world could help.
A study at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston shows that if you take in the equivalent amount of caffeine contained in two or three cups of coffee you can reduce your risk of erectile dysfunction (ED).
The researchers found that getting 85 to 170 milligrams of caffeine a day reduced a man’s chances of erectile dysfunction (ED) by 42 percent (there’s about 85 mg in a cup of coffee). More than that didn’t seem to lessen the benefit much. Men getting 171 to 303 milligrams of caffeine a day were still 39 percent less likely to have problems with ED compared men who didn’t take in any caffeine.
But there was one group of men who weren’t helped at all by coffee – those with diabetes.
“Even though we saw a reduction in the prevalence of ED with men who were obese, overweight and hypertensive, that was not true of men with diabetes. Diabetes is one of the strongest risk factors for ED, so this was not surprising,” says researcher David S. Lopez.
Caffeine probably helps keep impotence away for many men because it helps blood vessels function better and carry more blood.
Keep in mind, ED is primarily a sign that you’re having a problem with your heart and blood vessels. If you’re not physically fit, you’re more likely to have performance problems as well as heart issues. ED difficulties are just more reasons for getting serious about improving blood flow in your body in general.
As far as caffeine goes, try to stay away from products with synthetic caffeine. It’s cheaper, so it’s more widely used, but I don’t want my caffeine coming from a chemical facility.
Plus, synthetic caffeine absorbs faster, so you also get a faster crash and might experience more negative side effects such as difficulty sleeping, nervousness, heart palpitations or nausea. However with natural plant sourced caffeine, the source and the co-factors involved help regulate the absorption and give you a more normal and energizing reaction.
Most products that have the ingredient “caffeine” have the synthetic kind. Look for guarana or green tea to get the natural plant form. Or just drink coffee and black tea, which give you sustained energy from the naturally occurring caffeine.
