Zink deficiency causes low libido
There are no specific drugs to treat low libido. However, there are medications that can treat the underlying cause. For example, hormones such as thyroid, estrogen, testosterone, or DHEA can be given to those deficient.
Nutritional deficiency in zinc causes both male and female low libido problem.
There is well known fact that men should eat oysters for a better sex life. Oysters are by far the food highest in zinc—and you need plenty of zinc to make testosterone and other male hormones. Zinc also needed to make healthy sperm and semen, so getting more zinc in your diet could help solve male infertility.
Zinc content of the prostate gland and sperm is higher than in any other body tissues and helps regulate prostate fluid. Zinc not only helps produce testosterone, but also helps to maintain semen volume, keeping sperm healthy and regulating sex drive.
A deficiency of zinc is associated with numerous sexual problems, including sperm abnormalities and prostate disease. A deficiency of zinc means your prostate is not in proper working order, and without a healthy prostate, you simply can't have a full and healthy sex life.
Zinc is an important mineral also for women sexuality. It helps in controlling blood sugar, in wound healing and helps prevent infection with viruses. It helps some vitamins (for example, Vitamin A) to function properly. It helps in the production of histamine.
Low histamine levels may make it more low libido and difficult to achieve orgasm. Women are particularly prone to zinc deficiency because of monthly blood loss through menstruation and the tendency to diet which limits intake of essential nutrients to help replace the monthly loss. As women experience menopause, the lack of estrogen & zinc deficiency together can have a negative effect on sexuality.


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