Following a plant-based diet is one of the best things that we can do for our health. Not only has a plant-based diet been linked to increased longevity, but itβs also been found to help tackle climate change.
That said, three new studies have come out to show that a plant-based diet can improve a man’s sexual health.
Plant-Based Diets Are Great For Menβs Sexual Health
Study 1: Plant-based eating prevents erectile dysfunction (ED)
322 million men are expected to suffer from erectile dysfunction by 2025. There are several factors that can cause ED, such as stress and medications, and diet can also play a role.
A recent studyΒ published in the Journal of UrologyΒ set out to examine the link between eating a plant-based diet and erectile dysfunction.
The researchers found an association between a plant-based diet and a reduced risk of having erectile dysfunction.
Study 2: Plant-based eating reduces PSA levels
According to the American Cancer Society, PSA refers to prostate-specific antigen, whichΒ is a protein made by cells in the prostate glandΒ (1). High PSA levels can affect prostate health. They can even increase oneβs risk of prostate cancer, so itβs important to keep them at a healthy level.
A recently published studyΒ in the Journal of Urology found that eating a plant-based diet can help regulate PSA levels. According to the researchers, βThere is a significant association between increased consumption of a healthy plant-based diet and lower PSA levels.β
Study 3: Plant-based eating protects against prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer, and itβs also the fifth leading cause of cancer among men worldwide (2).
There have been plenty of studies in the past looking at the effects of diet on prostate cancer risk, with many highlighting the protective propertiesΒ that tomatoes have on prostate health.
Tomatoes are a feature in plant-based diets. As such, it appears that these diets are exactly what one needs in order to protect themselves from prostate cancer.
A study found in the Journal of Urology featured 47 239 men.Β The researchers concluded that βdata from this prospective study provide supportive evidence that greater consumption of healthful plant-based foods may be associated with a lower risk of total and fatal prostate cancer among younger men.β
Conclusion
βThese three studies show that dietary interventions can make positive impacts for overall health, as well as specific urologic conditions faced by millions of men.
Increased consumption of a healthy plant-based diet has significant benefits for urologic and sexual health.βΒ – Dr. Stacy Loeb, study author.
Dr. Loeb added that plant-based diets should be recommended for men who are concerned about the risks of prostate cancer.
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References
Kresch, E., Blachman-Braun, R., Nackeeran, S., Kuchakulla, M. and Ramasamy, R., (2021). Journal of UrologyΒ .Β https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002009.05
Loeb, S., Fu, B., & Bauer, S. (2021). Journal of Urology. https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002036.06
Mouzannar, A., Kuchakulla, M., Blachman Braun, R., et ak. (2021). Journal of Urology.Β https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002109.08
