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Four vitamins recognized as the best for sex
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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The list of nutrients that can increase libido and significantly improve the quality of sexual life includes vitamins that can be purchased at almost any pharmacy.
A decrease in the level of sex hormones in men and women is very often associated with a lack of specific vitamins, doctors said recently. In their opinion, the most important for a full intimate life are 4 components: vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B complex and vitamin A.
Why them?
Numerous studies have proven that vitamin E is the best assistant in the fight against congestion in the pelvic area, because it helps the body maintain the circulatory system in active working tone. And good blood circulation guarantees healthy sexual desire and erection. To replenish the necessary reserves of this vitamin, experts advise eating nuts, kiwi, mango, tomatoes. In addition, vitamin E is contained in any vegetable oil.
Vitamin C helps fight free radicals, one of the main causes of problems in bed. Kiwis and fresh berries contain the most vitamin C.
The B vitamin complex includes such substances directly related to human sexual health as vitamin B1, B5 and B12 (with vitamin B12 being especially useful for people with problems in bed). By the way, in addition to sexual health, vitamins of this group also provide nervous health.
Vitamin A protects against deficiency of sex hormones, which, by the way, is extremely important for the full functions of the testicles in men and ovaries in women. Among the products rich in vitamin A, we can highlight apricots and mangoes.