🌿 Folk Prescriptions

Old saying: "When libido is insufficient, nourish through diet." Modern medical research confirms that nutritional deficiencies can lead to declining sexual function. Lack of protein affects sexual desire, and deficiency in vitamin A weakens sperm production. Therefore, maintaining strong and healthy sexual function requires not only balanced living habits and moderate sexual activity, but also proper dietary adjustment.
First, ensure ample intake of high-quality protein.
Reasonable supplementation of protein-rich foods benefits hormonal balance and supports sexual function. On the basis of sufficient caloric intake, daily meals should include more high-quality protein sources such as pig kidneys, eels, prawns, soybeans and their products, lean meats, and eggs. Second, reasonably supplement various vitamins, paying attention to consuming vegetables, fresh fruits, animal livers and kidneys, sesame seeds, peanuts, and egg products.
Trace elements also play crucial roles in sexual function.
Zinc is vital for gonadal function; foods rich in zinc include millet, corn, sweet potatoes, soybeans, pumpkins, and green onions; manganese has special effects on reproductive glands; deficiency leads to testicular atrophy in men and infertility in women; foods high in manganese include soybeans, broad beans, beets, raisins, wheat, rye, buckwheat, and barley; selenium combined with vitamin E significantly enhances the physiological activity of sex hormones; foods rich in selenium include wheat, corn, Chinese cabbage, garlic, seafood, and meats.
In short, sexual function, like other organ systems, depends on multiple nutrients. This calls for a scientific dietary perspective—avoid picky eating and ensure balanced nutrition. Dr. David Y. of the U.S. renowned nutritionist said: as long as nutrition is rich, especially with ample vitamins, sexual function can remain strong even in old age.