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Your weight and potency

Men usually do not associate their failures in the intimate sphere with weight gain. For many, it’s discovery that excess weight (especially obesity) – the main cause of the most common sexual dysfunction: impotence, decreased sex drive, often – infertility.

The prevalence of sexual dysfunction in men with excess weight is quite high – more than 50%. The production of sex hormones and reproductive capacity in men depends on adequate amounts of fat, since from it is the synthesis of the main male hormone – testosterone. However, with excess fat in the body much adipose tissue accumulated, which violates the hormone, leading to disturbance of sexual function, decreased sexual desire and, in some cases to infertility. Look at your reflection in the mirror. Have you exceeded your allowable reserves of adipose tissue? The great philosopher and physician Avicenna said: “In the treatment of each disease, the fight against obesity should be considered as a first step.” Read more…