Seafood for Better Sex?
Is seafood the aphrodisiac it's cracked up to be, or is someone telling fish tales?
It appears that any seafood rich in omega-3 fatty acids may indeed help put you in the mood, according to RealAge experts Mehmet Oz, MD, and Michael Roizen, MD. Here's how it helps light your fire.
Bringing Sexy Salmon Back
The omega-3s in fish like salmon and herring may boost sex-related hormones that increase desire, write Oz and Roizen in their best-selling book YOU: On a Diet. Same goes for the zinc in oysters, crab, lobster, and shrimp. Find other food sources of these nutrients with this online tool.
More Super Strategies
Some foods that resemble anatomical parts (think asparagus and artichoke hearts) have been linked to a stronger libido, too. But because it's hard to do a proper clinical study on this theme, we'll just pass along the limited facts and leave the rest to your imagination. In the meantime, here are some better-sex strategies with a bit more research behind them:
- Exercise regularly for better blood flow. Here's why it matters.
- Take it easy on the alcohol. Too much can shut down sexual response.
- Get rid of that gut. Besides helping you feel better about your body, losing weight if you're overweight can also reduce the risk of sexual problems like this.
Check out the YOU: On a Diet Center for easy waist-whittling ideas.
RealAge Benefit:
A physical activity program that builds stamina, strength, and flexibility can make your RealAge as much as 2.8 years younger.YOU: On a Diet. Roizen, M. F., Oz, M. C., New York: Simon & Schuster, 2006.
