By Stanley Ugagbe
The importance of food to the human body cannot be overemphasized. However, not many people know that foods serve other purposes other than appeasing hunger.
Research have shown that there are certain natural foods/drinks that can help boost sex drive in no time. According to experts, these foods help enhance sex.
Let’s take a look at five of them:
Watermelon
While many people believe that watermelon boost the immune system, only a few people know that it is also helps in boosting sexual drive. In view of a 2008 research carried out in Texas, findings show that watermelon has ingredients that delivered Viagra-like effects to the human body’s blood vessels and could even aid in increasing libido.
Corroborating the findings, Medical expert, Dr. Clement said, “Watermelon contains a phytonutrient called citrulline, which the body converts to arginine, an amino acid that boosts nitric oxide levels in the body and relaxes blood vessels in the same way a medicine like Viagra does.”
Garlic
While it is true that the smell of garlic can be quite annoying if you’re not used to it, has also been revealed that when it comes to being medicinal, garlic ranks high among other herbs.
Garlic is a natural blood thinner often used to prevent high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease. In addition to these amazing health benefits, the anticoagulants properties in garlic help ensure plenty of blood flow to your lower regions.
Medical experts do advise partners to take some healthy dose of garlic before an amorous evening as it will help them boost their libido.
Ginger
It is a known fact that a lot of people believe ginger is highly medicinal when it comes to matters of health. But not very many people know that it can also help to enhance sexual drive. From time immemorial, Asians have been very fixed when it comes to using ginger for medicinal purposes because of its great detoxification power.
As an antioxidant agent, ginger does not only help to circulate temperature adjustment and detoxify mucoid, it also helps to enhance libido. Whether raw or in supplement form, ginger will always be the needed enhancer.
Red wine
Ladies, looking for that enhancer to key you in the mood? Red wine is the answer! Known to contain quercetin, which is believed to account for the positive response, a glass of red wine has been observed to help ladies get in the mood.
A published research in The Journal of Sexual Medicine showed that one to two glasses of red wine a day increased sexual desire and lubrication in women.
Oyster
Perhaps you know don’t know, Oyster has always been used as an aphrodisiac from ancient times. Research have shown that the zinc in oyster does not only help maintain a healthy sperm count, it also enhances the flow of blood to sexual organs in both genders as well as maintain hormone testosterone. And a boost in hormone production translates into heightened sexual desire in many cases.
