4 foods are effective assistants for men’s physiology

Men’s erection ability is closely related to the health of the vascular system. Urologist Huang Guan-jun (China) said that 4 foods including dark green leafy vegetables, pistachios, berries and watermelon have been proven by medical research to protect and maintain erectile function. Among them, watermelon, thanks to its abundant citrulline content, is known as “natural Viagra”.

On his personal page, doctor Huang Guan-jun ranked these 4 foods in detail:

Rank 4: Dark green leafy vegetables

Dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, rocket (arugula), etc. contain rich levels of nitrates. When absorbed into the body, nitrate will be converted into nitric oxide (NO), promoting blood vessel dilation and increasing blood flow to organs.

Clinical studies also confirm that nitrates can improve the health of blood vessel endothelium, helping vessel walls retain elasticity and maintain normal erectile function.

3rd place: Pistachios

These seeds are rich in arginine – the core ingredient for the body to synthesize nitric oxide. One study showed that test participants who ate 100 grams of pistachios every day, after 3 weeks, significantly improved blood flow to the corpus cavernosum and erection strength. However, because nutritious nuts contain quite a high fat content, doctors recommend using them in moderation.

Rank 2: Berries group

Whether strawberries or blueberries, the berry group contains large amounts of anthocyanin – a powerful antioxidant that helps protect blood vessel walls, maintaining suppleness and youthfulness for the circulatory system. A 10-year study by Harvard University on 25,000 men showed that the habit of eating berries regularly every week helps reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction by up to 14%.

1st place: Watermelon

Doctor Huang Guan-jun emphasized that watermelon deserves the title “Natural Viagra”. This fruit is rich in citrulline – a precursor that, after entering the body, will be converted into arginine, stimulating the release of large amounts of nitric oxide, thereby dilating blood vessels in the corpora cavernosa to increase blood circulation.

A study published in a prestigious journal in 2011 demonstrated that citrulline supplementation effectively improves mild cases of erectile dysfunction.

Doctor Huang Guan-jun further noted that the above foods can be included in the daily diet as a proactive health care therapy. However, if men are having problems with erectile dysfunction, the best way is still to see a specialist for examination and advice on proper treatment.