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Could a daily dose of this simple vitamin be the answer to those who suffer from ED?<\/p>\nCould a daily dose of this simple vitamin be the answer to those who suffer from ED?<\/p>\n
The answer is a resounding \u2018YES\u2019, based on a new study conducted at the University of Milan in Italy.<\/p>\n
And the best part is that this vitamin is dirt cheap and available in all supermarkets and health food stores, and you can even get it for free some places.<\/p>\n
Alessandra Barassi, MD, and her colleagues of the University of Milan in Italy conducted a study of 143 men with varying degrees of erectile dysfunction and reported that insufficient levels of vitamin D may spur the production of free radicals, which are called superoxide ions.<\/p>\n
These free radicals deplete your nitric oxide, a molecule that helps your blood vessels function properly.<\/p>\n
Similar research carried out by the John Hopkins University has been released to the American Heart Association, showing that there is a strong correlation between a vitamin D deficiency and impotency.<\/p>\n
A vitamin D deficiency is defined as being below 20 nanograms per milliliter of blood. The men with a vitamin D deficiency were 32% more likely to have erectile dysfunction than men with adequate vitamin D levels.<\/p>\n
While these studies were observational, it\u2019s enough to spark interest into further research to determine the possibilities, and whether this latest research could be viewed as a clinical marker for ED.<\/p>\n
The easiest and cheapest way to obtain vitamin D would be to sit in the morning sun for about 25 minutes with 25% of your skin exposed.<\/p>\n
The best food sources of vitamin D can be found in fatty fish, such as herring, sardines, and mackerel, and fish liver oils. Salmon is also a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids; one small fillet will provide your recommended daily vitamin D intake. Small amounts of vitamin D can also be found in beef liver, cheese, and eggs.<\/p>\n
You can also take daily supplements. The Institute of Medicine recommends a daily vitamin D intake of 600 international units for adults between 18 and 70 years of age, and 800 international units for those over 80.<\/p>\n
You should, however, have your vitamin D level tested before taking supplements, since too much vitamin D, can be just as bad as having too little.<\/p>\n