Eating seafood is useless for aphrodisiac? Doctors reveal that the consequences of male "hormone deficiency" may be more tragic than sexual dysfunction?
What are the symptoms of male hormone deficiency? Beware of reduced sexual desire and short life?
If the symptoms of “male hormone” deficiency occur before the age of 40, may it affect the happiness of the “lower body” and “the second half of life”? Dr. Cheng Weiming from the Department of Urology, Taipei City Hospital Zhongxiao Branch, said that the signs of low male hormones are not typical, but they may affect daily life, including fatigue, lack of energy to do things, sexual dysfunction, reduced libido, etc.
Dr. Cheng Weiming reminded that long-term hormone deficiency in men will not only cause sexual dysfunction, but also easily lead to systemic diseases such as osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, anemia, etc. in middle-aged and elderly people. In severe cases, it may even endanger life span. If you are worried that your physical symptoms are related to male hormones, you can consult a urologist as soon as possible for diagnosis and clarification.
Dr. Cheng Weiming said that hormone reduction is actually a necessary step for men. After entering the age of 5 or 60, hormones drop significantly. When entering “male menopause”, symptoms such as insomnia, hot flashes, and bad temper are prone to occur. Diabetes and chronic disease issues can also be harder to manage. Older men can go to a urology department when they experience male menopausal problems. As for men in their 20s and 30s, if their hormone concentrations are found to be significantly insufficient, they should receive correct treatment as soon as possible.
Are obese men more likely to have hormonal deficiencies? Is altering day and night likely to affect sexual function?
Dr. Cheng Weiming reminds that “obesity” is one of the most common causes of hormone decline in men. Obese men are advised to lose weight appropriately. In addition, physical and mental problems may affect male hormones. If you have chronic diseases such as diabetes, or face psychological problems such as depression, these are risk factors for premature decline of male hormones, and disease control should be done as early as possible.
As for whether staying up late and having an abnormal schedule will affect hormone concentration? Dr. Cheng Weiming believes that male hormones have the characteristics of a “circadian cycle” in the body. The concentration reaches its highest level in the morning and gradually decreases after noon, and does not remain constant. Therefore, people who need to work night shifts or those who work shifts or schedules are more likely to have endocrine problems if they often reverse day and night, and may even have a certain impact on sexual function.
Eat more seafood to replenish hormones and aphrodisiac? Can the “Mediterranean Diet” improve blood congestion?
If men are worried about hormone deficiency, can eating more seafood really achieve the aphrodisiac effect? Dr. Cheng Weiming explained that seafood is considered to be related to aphrodisiacs because it contains zinc, and zinc is one of the components of male hormones. In animal experiments, it was indeed found that mice will have male hormones due to a long-term lack of zinc in their bodies. A condition in which hormones are significantly low.
However, the effect of zinc on men has not been confirmed by human experiments, and there is no shortage of zinc-rich foods in daily life. Therefore, Dr. Cheng Weiming believes that whether supplementing a large amount of zinc can really increase the concentration of male hormones may vary from person to person. As for the foods on the market that contain ingredients such as maca and arginine, due to the different concentrations of nutrients, they need to be taken at least regularly to achieve the “feeling” effect.
Can adjusting your diet help improve male sexual function? Dr. Cheng Weiming pointed out that the currently widely recommended method is the “Mediterranean diet”. The diet is based on fruits and vegetables, with whole wheat, cereals, olive oil, and a small amount of red meat and seafood. This dietary combination can improve cardiovascular health. The obvious benefit is that it can help men’s blood congestion become more complete. People can also check their daily eating habits through the “Mediterranean Diet Questionnaire”.
