MYTHS AND TRUTHS ABOUT APHRODISIAC FOODS

They have been talked about since time immemorial, but at the same time all the supposed qualities attributed to them are denied. They are desired and at the same time the object of contempt. It is said that they exist and their existence is also denied. They are "aphrodisiac" foods.
First of all, it must be said that, if such characteristics were ever attributed to any edible thing, it is because they surely excite people with their nutrients, which have a vasodilator function or are involved in a hormonal process that helps to generate sexual appetite.

THE BIG QUESTION: DO THEY EXIST?

It is necessary to clarify something: what most influences these aphrodisiac foods to have that effect on our body is the situation in which they are consumed. The psychological component is always fundamental.
The main one is that when a person senses a desirable object, his nervous system sends neuroelectrical impulses to the pelvic area. This generates vasodilation and the tissues of the penis or clitoris receive more hemoglobin, with oxygen and nutrients. Then neurotransmitters are released that give pleasurable sensations. But let's list some of them erotizing quality is based on empirical evidence.

What are they?

- Black beer can be a good aphrodisiac, and even provide stronger and longer erections. The darker the beer, the higher the percentage of iron, which helps in the creation of hemoglobin, which distributes oxygen throughout the body. This improves circulation and makes a stronger erection possible.
- Chocolate: It has always been honored as one of the aphrodisiac foods. Cocoa beans contain phenylalanine and theobromine. These elements promote the secretion of serotonin, the famous "happiness hormone", which causes pleasurable sensations. For this reason, chocolate is considered a powerful aphrodisiac capable of influencing pulmonary respiration and blood circulation, increasing sexual desire.
- Red wine: We know that alcohol is one of the greatest disinhibitors. And red wine in particular has antioxidants and a vasodilator effect. That increases the blood flow in the genitals, being a great help to maintain satisfactory sexual relations.
- Oysters: They are high in zinc and proteins, which improve female lubrication and male sperm. They increase energy and enhance sexual performance.
- Cinnamon: It has the ability to stimulate blood flow in the abdominal area, improving the response of male and female genitals. Thus, greater arousal is achieved and erections are prolonged.

When aphrodisiac foods work

In all cases, they are aphrodisiac foods because they are rich in micronutrients, and have an important participation in the production of hormones: among them, sex hormones. Generally, they provide energy and allow a greater absorption of serotonin. They do not work miracles, but they help to have a more active and pleasurable sex life. If there are circulation problems, they can help in a similar way to Viagra, relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow to the genitals.
Amino acids, such as L-Arginine, is present in foods such as pumpkin, beef, nuts, and is converted to nitric oxide in the body, increasing blood flow. Foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, such as salmon or avocado, have the same effect.
Similar is Quercetin, found in apples, grapes, garlic and dark chocolate; it has anti-inflammatory properties that optimize blood flow. But only people with weak circulation would see improvements in their sexual function by eating foods containing such amino acids.

Conclusion: are erotic ingestions possible?

As we have seen, there are foods that can justifiably claim aphrodisiac properties, due to their natural chemical composition. In these cases, legend and scientifically verifiable reality coincide at one point.
In the past, the search for this erotic "holy grail" even justified massacres that put species in danger: this was the case of the today very protected African white rhinoceros, because centuries ago it was supposed that its horn, ground up, was so powerful that it could achieve erections that were impossible before. That almost exterminated all those majestic animals from the face of the earth.
But the truth is that if we are convinced that a given intake will have properties that improve our sexual performance, then it will.
Nan WiseThe University of New Jersey psychotherapist and sex therapist, says, "Desire is physical, psychosocial and rational, and involves many variables. If you believe that a food increases desire, the psychology of the placebo effect will affect our perception of whether or not that food can turn us on. Humans can be very easily suggestible, and the brain is wired to generate an intense memory when we have sexual success. Depending on the situation, the environment in which a person had sex could become a trigger for desire when having sex in the future."