WATERMELON can boost men’s sex lives, according to fresh research.
Scientists say the fruit is packed with antioxidants that help to reverse erectile dysfunction and improve fertility.
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It made it on to a shortlist of foods considered natural aphrodisiacs, alongside seafood, honey, nuts, ginger and avocado.
It is well known that eating healthily and staying slim are one of the best ways to boost your performance in bed but some foods have particular benefits.
Study author Haitham Al-Madhagi said the vitamins and amino acids in melons help to clear out damaging molecules and improve blood flow to the gonads.
Writing in the journal Current Research in Food Science, he said: “Watermelon enhances male fertility as it is reported to improve semen quality, reverse erectile dysfunction and enhance the testicular environment.
“It contains vitamins, phenols and certain flavonoids that contribute to its antioxidant properties.
“To add, watermelon is a rich source of the amino acid citrulline which increases the blood flow to the testes.”
He said the fruit boosts production of nitric oxide to relax blood vessels, which is the same way that Viagra works.
More than half of fellas experience erectile dysfunction in middle age though it is usually short-lived.
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What is erectile dysfunction?
ERECTILE dysfunction – also known as impotence – is very common, especially in men over 40.
Erectile dysfunction is when you are either:
- Unable to get an erection
- Unable to keep an erection for long enough to have sex
Depending on the cause, you may still be able to get an erection at other times, such as when you wake up.
Sometimes you might also have low sex drive.
It’s not usually the sign of something serious but you should speak to a GP about it, especially if it’s causing you distress.
Possible causes include stress, tiredness, having too much booze, as well as some medicines.
But if your ED is persistent, it might be caused by:
- High blood pressure or high cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Depression or anxiety
- Hormone problems
