Expert Offers Top Aphrodisiacs in Time for Valentine’s Day


Posted January 19, 2020 by FrankGroff

(What You Eat Can Impact Your Sex Life) Patel is board certified in anti-aging/regenerative and family medicine and practices in Newport Beach, California.

 
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, one medical expert says that what you eat may impact your sex life. Board-certified anti-aging and family practitioner Yeral Patel, M.D., medical director and founder of Perfect YOUth in Newport Beach, Calif. says that aphrodisiacs, foods that stimulate sexual arousal and performance, have been known since the days of Cleopatra.
“While there are few scientific studies on the subject, we do know that certain foods contain ingredients that have been proven to promote sexual health and well-being,” says Patel.
Patel cites the following foods for their aphrodisiac qualities:

FRUITS

Apples have been associated with increased sex drive. A 2014 article in the Archives of Gynecology suggests that eating an apple a day improves the sexual life of young women.
Figs are known to be a sexual stimulant as they’re high in amino acids, which boost sexual stamina and increase libido.
Bananas contain a bromelzain enzyme (believed to increase a man’s sex drive) as well as high levels of potassium, riboflavin and vitamin B2, which are known to stimulate the libido.
Pomegranates are full of antioxidants, which help deliver more blood flow to all areas of your body, including your genitals.

VEGGIES

Asparagus contains high levels of both vitamin E, which increases blood and oxygen flow to the genitals, and potassium, which is linked to sex hormone production.
Maca, a Peruvian sweet root veggie, is often used to make tea and has been used for centuries to increase energy, stamina, fertility and libido thanks to its high levels of magnesium and fiber.
Celery contains androstenone, a male pheromone that women find attractive.

SPICES/HERBS

Garlic is high in allicin, which increases blood flow and overall cardiovascular wellness.
Saffron has been reported to reverse the sexual side effects of anti-depressants and Cleopatra used to bathe in saffron-infused milk due to its aphrodisiac qualities.
Ginseng helps increase your libido and heighten sexual performance.
Hot Chili Peppers stimulate nerve endings on the tongue, which releases epinephrine, the chemical that increases your heart rate and releases endorphins.
Patel is board certified in anti-aging/regenerative and family medicine and practices in Newport Beach, California. She uses an integrative medicine approach to treat and prevent chronic medical conditions and utilizes a combination of both groundbreaking allopathic and homeopathic treatments to achieve optimal results for her patients. Her mission is to provide the highest quality and most compassionate care to her patients and the public by helping them achieve and maintain their optimal health, wellness and beauty, and to prevent the signs of aging from both inside and out. For information please visit YeralPatelMD.com
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Last Updated January 19, 2020