Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is a type of sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual activity. ED can have psychological consequences as it can be tied to relationship difficulties and self-image.

A physical cause can be identified in about 80% of cases. These include cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, neurological problems such as following prostatectomy, hypogonadism, and drug side effects. Psychological ...

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Symptoms associated with high LDL cholesterol

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High LDL cholesterol levels usually don't cause any symptoms, which is why it's important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. However, some people with extremely high LDL cholesterol levels may experience visible skin changes, such as yellowish bumps on the skin called xanthomas.

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Possible causes of high LDL cholesterol

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<ul><li>ossible Causes of High LDL Cholesterol</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hypothyroidism</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chronic kidney disease</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Liver disease</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Diabetes</li></ul>If you suspect that you may have one of these conditions, consult with your healthcare provider. Depending on the condition, you may need to see a specialist, such as an endocrinologist or nephrologist.

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Possible side effects of medical drugs

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Statins: muscle pain, weakness, and liver damage</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fibrates: stomach upset, gallstones, and liver toxicity</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Bile acid sequestrants: constipation, bloating, and gas</li></ul>

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Herbal and natural treatments

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Garlic (Allium sativum): can lower LDL cholesterol levels by up to 10%</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Turmeric (Curcuma longa): can reduce inflammation in the body, which is associated with high LDL cholesterol levels</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Green tea (Camellia sinensis): can increase HDL ("good") cholesterol levels and improve blood lipid profiles</li></ul>

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Lifestyle Changes to Lower LDL Cholesterol

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Adopt a heart-healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Exercise regularly, aiming for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Quit smoking</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Limit alcohol intake</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Manage stress through meditation, yoga, or other relaxation techniques</li></ul>

Questions-and-Answers

Questions and Answers 

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Q: What is the difference between LDL and HDL cholesterol?

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A: LDL cholesterol is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol because it can contribute to the buildup of plaque in your arteries, while HDL cholesterol is often referred to as "good" cholesterol because it helps remove LDL cholesterol from your arteries.

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Q: How often should I have my cholesterol levels checked?

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A: The American Heart Association recommends that adults over the age of 20 have their cholesterol levels checked every four to six years, or more frequently if they have risk factors for heart disease.

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Q: Can high LDL cholesterol levels be reversed?

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A: Yes, high LDL cholesterol levels can be reversed through lifestyle changes and medication, if necessary.

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Q: Can stress contribute to high LDL cholesterol levels?

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A: Yes, chronic stress can contribute to high LDL cholesterol levels by increasing inflammation in the body.

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Q: Can high LDL cholesterol levels cause chest pain?

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A: Yes, high LDL cholesterol levels can contribute to chest pain by causing blockages in your coronary arteries.

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Q: Can high LDL cholesterol levels cause erectile dysfunction?

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A: Yes, high LDL cholesterol levels can contribute to erectile dysfunction by reducing blood flow to the penis.

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Q: Can high LDL cholesterol levels cause memory problems?

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A: Yes, high LDL cholesterol levels can contribute to memory problems by causing blockages in your brain's blood vessels.

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Q: Is it safe to take supplements to lower cholesterol levels?

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A: Some supplements, such as plant sterols and stanols, may be safe and effective for lowering cholesterol levels when consumed as part of a heart-healthy diet. However, it's important to talk to your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen.

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Q: Can high LDL cholesterol levels be managed without medication?

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A: Yes, lifestyle changes such as adopting a heart-healthy diet, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking can help manage high LDL cholesterol levels without medication in some cases.

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Q: Can high LDL cholesterol levels be prevented?

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A: Yes, high LDL cholesterol levels can be prevented by adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle, managing any underlying medical conditions, and getting regular cholesterol screenings.

High LDL cholesterol levels can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. By making lifestyle changes, incorporating natural remedies, and managing any underlying medical conditions, you can effectively lower your LDL cholesterol levels and improve your heart health.

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Why is testosterone important for health? 

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Testosterone is the main sex hormone and anabolic steroid in men. In humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues, such as the testicles and prostate, as well as in promoting secondary sexual characteristics, such as increased muscle and bone mass and body hair. In women, testosterone also has an important role in maintaining optimal hormonal balance. 1

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One of the easiest ways to stimulate natural testosterone production is by correcting the underlying vitamin and mineral deficiency. Both food and supplements, such as a once-a-day multivitamin, can provide the vital micronutrients you need to boost testosterone production and improve overall vitality, libido, strength, and body composition. But before this happens, you need to know if and when you may be deficient in testosterone. 2

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Testosterone deficiency affects 10-40% of the world's population and is known to increase with age, with an exponential increase in men and women aged 45-50 years. Optimizing your micronutrient intake by eating more fruits and vegetables and supplements can help you increase natural testosterone production and correct vitamin and mineral deficiencies. In this regard, there are some that are quite more important than others in terms of testosterone production.

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The most important nutritional components in favor of testosterone 

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Although this guide is focused on micronutrients and vitamins, we do not recommend skipping any of the groups of macroelements (proteins, carbohydrates and fats). A well-balanced diet can explain many imbalances in our bodies, even those that contribute to testosterone production, but usually in our modern dietary lifestyle this is not enough to maintain optimal levels.

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Vitamin D3, in addition to the sunshine vitamin, is actually a hormonal precursor. Some scientists believe that it is a hormone itself. Now, vitamin D3 through research has shown that increasing vitamin D3 levels is associated with increased testosterone levels in men and, in a limited number of studies, in women.&nbsp;

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Vitamin D3 is fantastic for improving overall immune health, metabolic health, and if you're under stress, you're wasting vitamin D3 at a much faster rate. So it's even more important if you've been through periods of stress, consume more vitamin D3 to restore it in the body and support testosterone production.

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Several studies have shown a positive relationship between vitamin D levels and total and free testosterone levels. Most studies have found that people with low vitamin D levels are much more likely to have low testosterone levels compared to those with an adequate amount of vitamin D. Studies have also shown that low-dose vitamin D supplementation can increase free and total testosterone by up to 25%.&nbsp;

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Studies have shown a positive link between vitamin A and androgen production. Vitamin A in the body is converted into retinoic acid. In men, if there is little or no vitamin A in the body, serum testosterone levels drop. If you are deficient in vitamin A, your body cannot properly metabolize dietary fat. Healthy fats provide the trace elements needed for optimal testosterone levels. Thus, vitamin A deficiency can cause a negative impact on testosterone levels. Therefore, foods such as sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy vegetables, salmon, cod liver oil should be part of your menu as they provide vitamin A.

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Korean ginseng (Panax Ginseng) 

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Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have long relied on this root to enhance vitality, and Western science supports this use. Some experts believe that Panax ginseng's libido-boosting power comes from its ability to help the body adapt to stress.&nbsp;

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Research shows that ginseng can also improve sexual performance as well as sperm count and quality, meaning it can help with infertility. Ginseng is also promising for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

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In a study in which men who were clinically diagnosed with erectile dysfunction were given either 900 mg. Korean red ginseng per day, or placebo; Those who took ginseng had significantly better performance, including maintaining an erection compared to the placebo group. 3

Magnesium

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Magnesium controls over 300 bodily functions and hundreds of enzymatic reactions. While the biological functions of magnesium are relatively broad, involving the production of nucleic acids, involvement in adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and supporting muscle contraction, magnesium's most important function is to help regulate proper bone structure by mediating and coordinating calcium concentration, improving sleep quality, and boosting bioactive free testosterone. 4

Zinc

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Zinc is a powerful trace element involved in maintaining the homeostatic integrity of human body functions, including immune efficiency and human metabolism. Zinc is also a cofactor for multiple enzymes, including protein structure of DNA and RNA replication and protein synthesis. Undoubtedly, zinc has many advantages and plays a positive role in the human biological process and cellular function.&nbsp;

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In terms of testosterone, zinc is the main mineral of the endocrine system and plays a major role in testosterone production. According to several studies, zinc supplementation in normal adult men with minor zinc deficiency for six months resulted in an increase in serum testosterone. 5

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Sources of zinc are beef, pork, lamb or chicken, oysters, legumes and others.

Boron

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Perhaps one of the most surprising and impressive trace elements and minerals that can stimulate testosterone production is boron. Boron has a vital role in cellular metabolism and supports bone growth and maintenance, wound healing, and favorably affects the use of estrogen, testosterone and vitamin D. One of the effects of boron, which also significantly affects testosterone production, is its ability to improve magnesium absorption.

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Studies have shown that supplementation with boron can double testosterone production and free serum testosterone levels. Due to the rapidly new data, more research is needed on its long-term impact. 6

Maca

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Maca (Lepidium meyenii) has been shown to improve overall hormonal health by increasing libido, reducing fatigue, reducing cortisol, and increasing your efficiency and energy. We recommend taking&nbsp; 1500 milligrams of maca before breakfast and 1500 milligrams of maca before lunch. In studies, maca has shown a positive effect on libido, as well as an improvement in erectile dysfunction. 7&nbsp;

L-Arginine

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Taking a supplement containing L-arginine can help you correct your testosterone levels. Animal studies reveal that arginine may help promote healthy testosterone levels. Specifically, it can stimulate the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH), which the testicles use to produce testosterone.&nbsp;

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Sources of L-arginine are meat, fish, whole grains, dairy products and nuts.

Many hormones contribute to our good health, and over time, their amount or action in the body decreases. That's why it's important to monitor their levels through research and provide diet with sources of important nutrients that support their synthesis. Testosterone is an indispensable hormone for men, which also contributes to women's health by supporting strength, sexual characteristics and good health at any age.

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What-is-saffron?

What is saffron?

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It is known that saffron is offered in "threads" or stigmas, which are actually the stamens of a flower &ndash; crocus Crocus sativus &ndash; that thrives in the hot climatic conditions of the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East. 1

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It is not the rarity of the flowers themselves that makes saffron so expensive, but their short range for flowering, low yield and the cost of human labor needed to collect the gentle reproductive parts. Here we are talking about hard work with tweezers, and not about magic machines for extracting stamens.

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Like many of the most complexly flavored food products in the world - chartreuse, truffles, etc. - the exact taste of saffron is difficult to describe. It tastes like saffron that can't be compared to any other. You can say its taste is smokey, intoxicating or bright, slightly bitter or semi-sweet, but for this purpose you must first try it.

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Despite all this complexity, however, saffron goes remarkably well with a wide variety of other foods, from rice and pasta to vegetables to meat (and even dessert).

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What are the benefits of saffron? 

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Enough evidence has been accumulated to make sure that saffron has remarkable antidepressant effects superior to placebo. Some studies have tested saffron against reference drugs, such as selective serotonin reabsorption inhibitors, and found that the effects were comparable, although saffron still has less evidence and less real-world experience than many drugs.&nbsp;

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In addition, saffron appears to have an anti-stress effect, although the evidence for this is still insufficient and more research is needed in specific anxiety disorders. Some preliminary research suggests it may help relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), menopause, various inflammatory conditions, and improved sleep, but much more research is needed to be sure of its efficacy for these purposes.

Powerful-antioxidant

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Saffron contains an impressive variety of plant compounds. They act as antioxidants molecules that protect your cells from free radicals and oxidative stress. The remarkable antioxidants in saffron include:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Crocin</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Crocetin</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Safranal</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Kaempferol</li></ul>Crocin and crocetin are carotenoid pigments responsible for the red color of saffron. Both compounds can provide the following benefits:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Have antidepressant properties</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Protects brain cells from progressive damage</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Control inflammation</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Reduces appetite</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Aids in weight &nbsp;loss <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26468457/" target="_blank" data-ref="The effects of Crocus sativus (saffron) and its constituents on nervous system: A review - PubMed" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>Safranal gives saffron its distinctive taste and aroma. Research has shown that it can help improve mood, memory, and learning ability, as well as protect brain&nbsp; cells from damage. 3

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Finally, kaempferol is found in the petals of saffron. This compound has been linked to health benefits, such as reduced inflammation, anti-cancer properties, and antidepressant activity. 4

Saffron can help you improve your mood and overcome anxiety. In a review of 5 studies, saffron supplements were significantly more effective than placebo at treating symptoms of mild to moderate depression. 6 Still, larger studies on people with more participants are needed before experts can recommend saffron as a treatment for depression.

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Saffron is high in antioxidants that help neutralize harmful free radicals. Free radical damage has been linked to chronic diseases, including the development of cancer.

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In in vitro studies, saffron and its compounds have been shown to selectively kill colon cancer cells or inhibit their growth, leaving healthy cells unharmed. 6 This effect also applies to cancers of the skin, bone marrow, prostate, lung, breast, cervix, and several other types of cancer cells. 7

Aphrodisiac

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Aphrodisiacs are foods or supplements that help boost your libido. Studies have shown that saffron may have aphrodisiac properties especially in people taking antidepressants.&nbsp;

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For example, taking 30 mg. Saffron daily for 4 weeks significantly improved erectile function compared to placebo in men with erectile dysfunction associated with antidepressants. 8

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There are several studies according to which saffron can help curb appetite. In one 8-week study, women taking saffron supplements felt significantly fuller, ate less often, and lost significantly more weight than the women in the placebo group.

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In another 8-week study, taking a saffron extract supplement helped significantly reduce appetite, body mass index, waist circumference, and total adipose tissue. 9

Saffron is a unique spice that has been used for centuries in both culinary and traditional medicine. It is made from the stigmas of the purple flower called Crocus sativus, which blooms for only a few weeks each year. Saffron is native to Southwest Asia and the majority of the global supply comes from Iran, and its remarkable benefits are assured by both various studies and folk medicine. In some of these areas, however, more research is needed to show its efficacy and reveal the potential of saffron for various health problems.