Erectile Dysfunction’s Relation To Zinc

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most common sexual problems that men have to deal with. We know there are a host of different causes of ED, ranging from nutritional deficiencies to clinical depression. That said, recent studies found that ED is a common symptom of zinc deficiency. When levels of zinc fall below the recommended threshold, problems begin. Researchers discovered that low zinc is a known culprit in cases of hypogonadism, masculine growth and development during puberty or enough sperm or both, and impotence. 

The body cannot store excess zinc, which means that continuous dietary intake is necessary. The body can maintain zinc levels within skeletal muscle, skin, and heart if zinc intake is insufficient. However, zinc levels in bone, testicles, liver, and plasma begin to decline without regular zinc intake. It is unfortunate that many adults do not get enough of this mineral that occurs naturally in many different food sources. If you don’t get enough via your diet, supplementation is always a viable option, but you may want to discuss the dosage of zinc with your doctor first. 

Zinc For Men

It’s important to understand that when it comes to men, zinc brings an array of benefits to the table. According to several studies, zinc works to enhance sperm production and support prostate health. While men need zinc for a range of reasons, specifically in regards to testosterone maintenance, men especially need it for their thyroid function. According to one study, an excess or deficit of thyroid hormones can alter testicular function, including semen abnormalities. Not only does zinc deficiency directly affect the male reproductive organs, but it also indirectly affects them via the thyroid and the hormones it produces.

When a man ejaculates, he loses zinc, as it is present in semen. So that he can enjoy a powerful ejaculation again and again, and because his body needs zinc but cannot produce it, it is important to replenish after ejaculation.

Health Benefits Of Zinc 

Again, zinc benefits the body in many ways, but we are taking a deeper dive into zinc and how it benefits male reproductive health. Continue reading to learn more.

• Enhances Sexual Health and Testosterone Levels: Zinc is important to sperm production and low zinc content can lead to decreased semen volume and testosterone levels. Increasing zinc intake works to prevent the body from converting existing testosterone into other chemicals. Zinc ultimately improves testosterone levels in healthy men that have low levels of zinc. Keep in mind that guided supplementation may be the best option for increasing your testosterone.
• Lessens the Risk of Prostate Cancer: Prostate health is not something many men like talking about; however, it is best to maintain a healthy prostate to reduce the risk of prostate cancer later in life. According to scientists, cancerous prostate tissues have significantly less zinc than healthy prostate tissues. Furthermore, it was revealed that the zinc in prostate cells offers some sort of protection, so lower zinc levels may reduce the body’s ability to fight against prostate cancer.
• Improves Sperm Motility: Yes, motility. It is not a typo. Having a healthy sex drive and healthy sperm count is important, but high sperm motility is of equal importance. Sperm motility refers to the endurance and strength of your sperm cells to swim toward the egg and fertilize it. Inadequate levels of zinc, as well as other nutritional deficiencies, can cause low sperm motility.

Problems Associated With Low Levels Of Zinc

Zinc is an integral mineral to optimizing male health, as we’ve detailed previously. We also want you to know that zinc loss can decrease libido and lead to a variety of different problems. Common indicators of low zinc levels are detailed as follows:

• Hair Loss or Thinning: Your body may starve your hair of zinc so that it can distribute the essential mineral among other tissues that are more important for survival.
• Loss or Change of Taste: Your taste buds are not as important as many other internal organs, so the body will redirect zinc from your tongue to more important processes. Studies found that supplementing with zinc worked to improve taste disturbances, or loss of taste. 
• Muscle Loss: In addition to influencing metabolism, zinc depletion in men reduces testosterone in the body. Testosterone is integral for fat burning and muscle growth, or maintenance of existing muscle. Additionally, low zinc levels may reduce one’s athletic performance, endurance, and overall strength.

We hope this information proved helpful and provided a new insight to the importance of zinc. Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding zinc and how it may improve your health.

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