Erectile dysfunction, though, by and large, a condition that affects men as they get older, is something men of all ages have to deal with. In fact, five percent of men who are 40 years-old have complete ED. Depending on the severity and the consistency of erectile dysfunction, people seek everything from herbal remedies, to pharmaceuticals.

There are, however, certain dietary changes you can make to help improve and cure your ED. Below are some foods to incorporate into your diet to help combat and improve your erectile dysfunction.

Coffee

Men who drink a couple of cups of coffee per day are less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction than men who do not. This is because coffee is a stimulant and it works to increase blood flow throughout the body, including to the penis. Caffeine is, however, a drug, and drinking too much coffee is not advisable. You can also substitute green tea, or other caffeinated teas if you are not a coffee drinker.

A plant-heavy diet

This is not to say that you need to become a vegan in order to enjoy the erection-strengthening and prolonging effects of a plant-based diet. However, there is evidence that shows that diets rich in fruits and vegetables improve the ability to achieve erection.

Ginger

The medicinal and health-boosting properties of ginger are well studied and recorded. People all over the world incorporate ginger into their diet, and certain cuisines cook extensively with it. Ginger has also been observed boosting sperm viability and testosterone. If you are worried about working ginger into your diet because it is too strong, you don’t really need that much. A teaspoon of ginger a couple of times per week is enough to get the erection-boosting benefits of the root.

Pomegranate seeds

These might be the easiest to work into your diet because they are just so delicious. Pomegranates are a widely recognized ‘super fruit’ and contain high levels of antioxidants, which work to improve blood flow. Erectile dysfunction is, at the end of the day, a matter of blood flow, so foods which help to improve that physiological process should be high on your list.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal should be eaten for a wide variety of reasons (it is high in calories, it’s filling, it sticks to your ribs when it’s cold), but perhaps the most overlooked of those is that it is good for ED. Oatmeal is high in l-arginine, an amino acid that is frequently prescribed by naturopaths to help treat erectile dysfunction.