Evgeny Kolgavchuk, a sexologist, psychotherapist and president of the Professional Association of Sexologists, warned in an interview with “Sputnik” that too much consumption of some products negatively affects men’s health. And tell what kind of food it is best not to overindulge.
In the first place, men should avoid foods and drinks that lower testosterone levels, because this hormone is “responsible” for the sex drive. According to the doctor, consuming a large amount of coffee, alcohol and mint has a similar effect on the body.
The doctor said, “Excessive drinking of coffee, which is more than three cups a day, can damage the adrenal cortex, which is directly involved in the production of testosterone. Regular consumption of alcohol in large quantities also reduces testosterone synthesis. It does not calm down.” Peppermint is only the nervous system, but also the sexual ingredient. ”
The sexologist noted that beer is especially harmful to men’s health, because it contains analogues of the female hormone – phytoestrogens. And products containing soybeans are also harmful.
He added that the levels of testosterone in the body are negatively affected by excess body fat. Therefore, men should exclude foods and drinks that lead to obesity from their diet.
Kolgovchuk warned against heavy dinners. According to him, they practically “freeze” and “castrate” the man. He explained that the best way to eliminate this factor is to eat a complete meal.
He added, “A major mistake, especially for residents of big cities, is that during the day men do not set aside time to eat a full meal, and come home and eat a large amount of food. In this case, food is a kind of neutering factor. In fact, the man is immobilized.” And tends to sleep. ”
In addition, you can lose the necessary mood over time under the influence of nutritional supplements such as aspartame and monosodium glutamate.
To increase testosterone levels, the doctor has recommended that men consume more animal protein, vegetables, nuts, and quail eggs.
He said testosterone is important to more than just sex drive.
The doctor concluded, “This is a hormone of strength, energy, competitiveness and vitality. It is a kind of internal activity.”