OK, here's a new line of reasoning:1. Erectile dysfunction results from problems in blood vessels - they don't dilate (relax) the way they are supposed to, so they don't hold the blood in them to stay rigid.
2. What helps blood vessels relax is potassium ion (K+) channels in blood vessels.
3. Something that improves K+ channels may help blood vessels to support erections.
So far, simple enough. So, it turns out that DHA- - an omega-3 fatty acid found in seafood and fish oil supplements -- improves K+ channels in a dose-dependent manner (at least in rat tissue). Dose-dependent means that the more DHA you use, the more effect you have.
Now, whether this means that fish oil with DHA will help erectile dysfunction is something I will have to research. If there is a benefit, the question is what dose should be taken? One person I know who takes fish oil (for something other than ED) takes about 5 times the normal dose. However, fish oil seems to be a very healthy product, so there is certainly no problem with taking it. My other suggestion is that you take it in the morning, as it may make it hard to sleep at night, because it can give you a caffeine-like buzz.
Anyway, here is a link to an article about this (LINK HERE). I'll see what else I can find!
Yeah...that article really cleared things up for me. I will tell you that I started taking 1000mg three times a day for my blood pressure, and my more than occassional battle with ED has had a noticable effect to the positive. Also, I notice a positive change in my skin.
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ReplyDeleteI am 50 yrs old.I sufferd from ED,Since taking fish oil 1400 mg
ReplyDeleteI had no problem getting and mantianing and erection, I even wake wake with the morning erection which has not happen in a few years
I always make sure that I take my fish oil supplements every day. Fish oils are very healthy and I never thought it has more to give. Fist oil is a must to have.
ReplyDeleteI am currently suffening from ED. I can get an erection but I cannot maintain it. If fish oil capsules have worked for anyone out there, how long must it be taken before noticing results for ED problems?
ReplyDeleteI'm 38 and had 1000mg/day (3x350mg) for three months, my skin improved certainly but ED remined the same, my guess is that my eating habits are already very healthy (plus no drink or smoking) so this suplement had no noticeable effect but the friend who recommended it to me had good results with the same dose.
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