Ashwagandha for Sexual Health and Stress
Adaptogenic herbs are a special category of herbs known to fight the physical and mental effects of stress. One of the most popular adaptogenic herbs, ashwagandha, helps with men’s sexual health.
Ashwagandha is an ancient herb used for health and wellness. In fact, it is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda and it has many, time-tested uses. Research has shown that stressed adults who supplement with ashwagandha can show up to a 30% reduction in cortisol levels.
Then what is cortisol? Cortisol is a stress hormone that fuels our body’s fight-or-flight instinct. It plays a role in everything from how our body uses carbs, fats and proteins to our sleep/wake cycles.Too much cortisol as a result of long-term stress can disrupt almost all of our body’s processes. That includes having a negative impact on men’s sexual health and sleeping patterns.
Selenium for Vitality
Selenium is a trace mineral and antioxidant that is necessary for many natural processes. Low levels of selenium have been linked to many health issues that affect aging men including prostate health concerns, and cardiovascular and cognitive health.
The Food and Nutrition Board recommends that adult men get at least 55 mcg of selenium each day. Selenium can be found in garlic, broccoli and brussels sprouts.
Saw Palmetto for Prostate & Urinary Health
Prostate changes are a fact of life for men as they age. And so urinary or prostate health becomes an important area of health for men.
Starting as early as mid 20s, the prostate in a man slowly gets bigger as a normal part of aging. And by the time when the age reaches 50s, it may cause changes in urination frequency and comfort. Saw palmetto is one of the most common supplements taken by men to support prostate and urinary health.
