Pat and Cam are giving some life updates and discussing Post COVID-19 Erectile Dysfunction on this episode, we even get a pop-in from Hot Joe the MHU social media coordinator and massage therapist in training. 

COVID-19 associated erectile dysfunction has been a hot topic among friends of the show. In addition, a recent study identified some correlation between COVID-19 and ED, so being the big men's health guys we are, we had to dive in. We researched what natural and holistic solutions we could find for improving the quality of life for our audience. We hope this podcast provides some value to you or a loved one and helps anyone dealing with COVID associated erectile dysfunction find some relief without a prescription. 

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Here's a little behind the scenes show notes from this weeks episode (Listen to the episode or you'll miss out on the BONUS fun):

New concepts in men’s health:

Study showing COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction

Vascular damage reported in penile samples

Increased risks for clotting

What can help?

1. Reduce or eliminate tobacco use

2. Implement an exercise program if you don’t have one

3. Reduce the amount of fat consumed especially saturated fats

Foods that can help

Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids: Salmon, tuna, mackerel (Think cold water fatty fish)

Nuts, Flax seeds, chia seeds and walnuts

Vitamin complexes

1. Vitamin C

a. Promotes vein health

b. Antioxidants that protect membranes from free radicals

c. Helps veins heal from damage

d. Reduced inflammation

e. Collagen production

i. Zinc and copper also help with collagen combined with amino acids

2. Vitamin E

a. Antioxidant rich

b. Helps with boosting circulation

i. Spinach, almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds, avocado

3. Vitamin B complex

a. Helps blood vessels

b. Doctors have used this to help patients with varicose veins

i. Whole unprocessed foods like organ meat, cheese, bananas, lentils, beans, chili peppers

4. Vitamin K

a. Has been used to treat varicose veins as well

b. Strong anticoagulant (be carful on warfarin)

i. Green vegetables broccoli, kale, Brussel sprouts

5. Vitamin D

a. Helps with expansion and contraction of blood vessels

b. Vascular elasticity

i. Sunlight and usually in fortified foods, cereal and dairy