The libido or sexual desire varies according to each person, since many factors influence such as age, gender, health problems or disorders such as anxiety. As such, having a low sexual desire is not necessarily a problem, as today there are many natural methods that increase sexual desire.
According to the web portal Medical News TodayOne of the most frequent causes of lack of sexual desire, both in men and women, is high levels of anxiety. People with a busy work schedule, caregiving responsibilities, or other stressors may feel fatigued and as a result of this, there is a low sexual desire at the time of having relations.
Likewise, anxiety and stress also make it difficult to maintain an erection, which can cause you to stop having sex. A 2017 review on erectile dysfunction in young men suggested that depression and anxiety can lead to reduced libido and increased sexual dysfunction.
To manage this problem, it is important to mainly control mental health, adopting measures such as good sleep hygiene, exercising regularly, eating a nutritious diet, talking to a therapist, working on emotional relationships and practicing a hobby.
On the other hand, the web portal Terra has highlighted the importance of a superfood that contributes to sexual desire and acts as a natural viagra. It is about acai, a fruit from Brazil that stands out for its effects on losing weight, regulating cholesterol and strengthening defenses.
The acaí, which is also known as huasaí or naidí, stands out for containing almost 30 times more antioxidants than a black grape, blueberries or raspberries. In turn, it provides flavonoids and anthocyanins, which prevent cell aging, helping to combat free radicals. On the other hand, this superfood reinforces the defenses due to its ellagic acid content that helps fight bacteria and viruses.
How to consume acai?
According to the website Sports world, this fleshy fruit is usually consumed as a powder in juices, smoothies or smoothies. In addition, it is common to mix it with other fruits, consume it in ice creams, make energy bars or even in the form of oil to dress salads.
Currently, A dish that is very fashionable and that many establishments prepare is the açaí bowl, which is a combination of a kind of acaí yogurt with pieces of fruit, chocolate chips, muesli and nuts, which can also be seasoned with honey.
Other benefits of acai
- Lowers high cholesterol levels: acai helps lower bad cholesterol levels thanks to its high fiber content and its content of omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. On the other hand, to this is added that it helps to lose weight, because it is a fruit that provides satiety and is slowly absorbed, providing energy for a long time.
- Fight cancer: According to a study carried out at the University of Florida, the extract of acai berries reduces cancer cells, because there is a relationship between the consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in polyphenolic compounds and the decrease in the incidence of cancers.
- Strengthens the immune system: According to the magazine International Journal of Sports Medicine, a finding was published showing that acai contains ellagic acid, a component that helps fight bacteria and viruses, being ideal for reinforcing defenses.
- Regulates Diabetes: This food, having a low glycemic index, is ideal for people who suffer from this condition. In addition, a study by Professor Hervé Rogez, UCL Belgium and UFPA Bélem, from the year 2000, indicated that it is a recommended food for diabetics.