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The Best Herbs and Vitamins for Male Sexual Enhancement
Posted by in vitamins on July 9, 2011
It seems like every day we are inundated with advertisements for male sexual enhancement drugs. We get them in our email inbox, see the ads on television, and hear the ads on the radio for the latest fad to “drive the ladies crazy” or some such euphemism. But what are the best herbs and vitamins that really can contribute to male sexual performance and enjoyment, without prescription drugs, the natural way?
Well, thankfully, this good earth has certainly blessed us with some great plants that have been found to address male sexual enhancement concerns. First, let’s talk fruit. Yes, I said fruit! There are two fruits that have natural components which help to relax the blood vessels enough to help blood pass through them more quickly and easily.
This is important to male reproductive organs because the penis relies on blood flow, and lots of it, to gain and maintain an erection. The two fruits I speak of which help facilitate easier, and more plentiful blood flow to the nether regions are watermelon and a specific extract that comes from the pomegranate fruit.
The natural chemical that is found in watermelon which enhances blood flow, and therefore may enhance libido, is called citrulline. The natural extract from pomegranate, a very sweet tropical fruit that many adore for it’s antioxidant packed juice and pulp, is called ellagic. This extract has the same vasodilating effects on the blood vessel’s smooth muscle, which allows blood to flow freely.
A substance called L-Arginine is also a popular addition to herbal and natural male enhancement supplements. L-Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid which may not only interest those with sexual enhancement needs, but also body builders and fitness buffs. The reason? It produces something called nitric oxide when it breaks down. Read the rest of this entry »
Vitamin Power For Pregnancy
Posted by in vitamins on July 9, 2011
Pregnant women need to know which vitamins offer the best support for their growing baby. Eating everything in sight is not the best way to ensure the proper development of your fetus into a healthy baby. Not all foods are nutritious and you need to get the right nutrients to support a developing baby in the womb.
The first vitamin on the list is vitamin D. While you can get it from pills, you do not want to take in too much because while having enough is critical, having too much can lead to birth defects. The best bet is to eat some oily fish like sardines or salmon, and if it is the right time of year or you are in the proper locale for vitamin D from sun exposure, then get enough sunlight on the skin to produce ample amounts of vitamin D. Check with your doctor if you plan on taking supplemental vitamin D.
Vitamin E is needed to produce lots of new body tissues in the mother and the baby. This can be gotten with the amount present in an egg a day. Most multivitamins contain 400IU of vitamin D, and it is present in many other foods, especially wheat germ.
Vitamin B2, or riboflavin, protects the developing child from defects in the formation of body structures, such as malformed hearts and other serious deformities. The good news is that only a small amount is needed. Only.3 milligrams, or the amount in less than one ounce of cereal, above the regular recommended amount, is necessary.
Vitamin C levels in the mother can drop by 50% as her supplies flow to the baby, so it is advised that she consume an extra 10mg of the vitamin daily. This can easily be gotten in many fruits and vegetables so take your pick. If you want some more then have an orange or grapefruit. Read the rest of this entry »