How do supplements for improving sexual performance work?

What are the causes of poor sexual performance?

The problem of too low libido in most cases is the result of abnormalities associated with hormonal balance. Disturbances of optimal ratios of sex hormones (e.g. testosterone, estrogen and progesterone) very often lead to reduced sexual performance of men and women. In addition, it is worth mentioning that dysfunctions related to libido may be associated with other hormonal compounds, e.g. neurotransmitters or thyroid hormones. In the case of women, we must not forget about contraceptives - improperly selected medications may lead to a decrease in natural libido.

Hormones are not the only cause of dysfunctional libido. Other risk factors leading to reduced sexual performance include:

• stress and related sleep problems
• emotional problems, e.g. related to a relationship
• use of certain medications such as antidepressants
• low levels of physical activity and a sedentary lifestyle
• regular alcohol consumption and smoking
• too much physical activity and insufficient regeneration
• an unbalanced diet, especially with respect to vitamins and minerals
• certain chronic diseases, e.g. diabetes, obesity, circulatory problems

How do supplements for improving sexual performance work?

Many doctors and nutritionists point out that a bad diet plays an important role in hormonal disorders and low libido. There is very often a cause-and-effect relationship. The consumption of highly processed products, especially unhealthy fats and sugar, causes a malfunction of the hormonal metabolism. The body's response is a deterioration in sexual performance and a reduced desire for sex. Therefore, diet and properly selected supplements for improving libido may serve as a starting point for counteracting the occurring problems.

How do the supplements work and what should they contain? Below is a short guide so that you pay attention to the offered formula before buying a supplement - the presented ingredients will certainly prove to be a valuable support for libido.

• zinc - supports the maintenance of normal testosterone levels
• magnesium - reduces feelings of fatigue and helps maintain normal energy metabolism 
• vitamin B₆ - regulates hormonal activity and synthesis of cysteine
• vitamin B₁₂ - supports the metabolism of homocysteine and the normal production of erythrocytes
• selenium - supports spermatogenesis and thyroid function

In addition to these, manufacturers of supplements for improving sexual performance use many beneficial additives such as standardised plant extracts (e.g. ashwagandha, fenugreek, ginseng), D-aspartic acid (DAA) and amino acids (L-arginine and AAKG).