Who Is the "Viagra" on the Dining Table?
Modern medicine and nutrition science suggest certain foods can enhance libido, regulate sexual sensation, and nourish sexual function. Scientifically obtaining specific nutrients through diet can help achieve ideal sexual performance for both men and women.
Wheat Germ Oil: Severe deficiency in vitamin E can lead to penile atrophy, reduced sex hormone secretion, and loss of reproductive capacity. Wheat germ oil can prevent and reverse this condition. Regular consumption of foods rich in wheat germ oil—such as wheat, corn, and millet—is beneficial.
Honey: Honey contains gonadal hormones with strong biological activity that stimulate reproductive glands. Individuals weakened by age or illness may benefit from consistent consumption of honey products.
Nuts: German doctors found that populations frequently consuming pumpkin seeds rarely suffer from prostate disease. This is attributed to a mysterious substance affecting male hormone production. Other nuts—including wheat, corn, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, almonds, and peanuts—are also beneficial for sexual function.
Seaweed: Seaweed contains more iodine than other animals and plants. Iodine deficiency or insufficiency can lead to miscarriage, male sexual dysfunction, and reduced libido. Therefore, regular consumption of seaweed—such as kelp, purple laver, and wakame—is recommended.
Fish: Coastal residents who consume fish regularly often have large families. Fish is considered an ideal food for nourishing libido, especially shark meat, still revered as a “catalyst” for sexual activity. Fish is rich in phosphorus and zinc, earning it the nickname “the hormone of marital harmony.” Zinc deficiency leads to reduced sperm count and quality in men, along with severe sexual and reproductive decline. In women, it causes weight loss and decreased vaginal secretions during intercourse.
Leek: Also known as “arousal grass” or “tonic herb,” leeks are an excellent dietary adjunct for kidney deficiency, impotence, premature ejaculation, and nocturnal emissions. Daily consumption of leeks or grinding leek seeds into powder (15 grams twice daily with warm water) shows good results.
Green Onion: Green onions have long symbolized love and libido. They are rich in nutrients and can stimulate sexual desire. Modern medical studies confirm that the various vitamins in green onions maintain normal hormone secretion, thus supporting yang-tonifying and yin-nourishing effects.
Eggs: Many sexologists point out that eggs are the most potent carrier of nutrients for human sexual function and the best “recovery agent” after sexual activity. Egg protein has a 99.7% absorption rate in the human body (compared to 85% for milk). These high-quality proteins are essential for sexual activity—they strengthen essence, eliminate post-sexual fatigue, and convert into arginine in the body, improving sperm quality and motility. They also accelerate healing of the hymen after rupture.
There are many other health-promoting foods that enhance sexual function, including chili peppers, mulberries, dried fruits, mushrooms, rye bread, shrimp, donkey meat, and dog meat. Finally, it should be noted that strong aphrodisiac drugs like Viagra may produce remarkable effects but come with worrying side effects. Thus, the true elixir lies in a balanced diet.