Libido

Question
I am 32 and male and I seem to lack interest in sex like I used to and am worried. What type of suppliment would you say is the most effective for improving male libido? This question was already rejected by another nutritionist in the category and the other people aren't nutritionists or are on vacation.

Answer
First, I would like to say that I am not a nutritionist. Second, I truly don't specialize in this area. For that reason, my answer will be in general terms.

There are many reasons for a reduced libido, even in a young man your age. There are times when the libido ebbs and wanes in general. However, there are other reasons as well. Since you do not indicate your health status, I am just going to list them.

Medications such as SSRIS like Zoloft and antihypertensives
High stress and fatigue
Poor nutrition or absorption
Drug or alcohol abuse
Low testosterone levels
Health problems that affect hormone production

The best place to begin to identify what is going on is to get a full physical along with a hormone panel. This will give the physician a baseline to see what is going on. Take note of your diet for at least a week prior to the visit as well as a list of medications. It is very important to find the cause otherwise you truly will be spinning your wheels and adding more stress to an already stressful situation.

I would give you supplements that could help, but they would not help without knowing the cause. For example, say that low hormones are the problem and the supplement reduces stress. You would take the supplement or herbal remedy and not see any results. This sounds to be important to you, so please use diligence to find the underlying cause first. It could be as easy as a supplement or medication that you are already taking.

I hope this helps, and I wish you the best.

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