Does red okra enhance male sexual function?

Men all hope that they have stronger sexual abilities. The strength of this ability will be affected by many factors. Moreover, sexual dysfunctions such as impotence and premature ejaculation are quite common nowadays. Eating more aphrodisiac foods can help improve our sexual abilities. In many places, okra is considered to have very good aphrodisiac effects. So, does red okra have an aphrodisiac effect? Let’s take a look below.

Okra, also known as lady's horn, kidney-tonifying grass, hairy eggplant, coffee sunflower, etc., is an annual herb belonging to the genus Abelmoschus of the Malvaceae family. It looks like a green pepper, with clear edges and corners, and has mucus similar to yam. It is cultivated in many countries around the world. It is cultivated in Beijing, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Taiwan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi and Yunnan in my country.

Okra is rich in vitamins and minerals. Every 100 g of okra tender fruit contains about 4 mg of vitamin C, 52 mg of vitamin A, 1.03 mg of vitamin E and 310 mg of carotene. It protects eyesight, promotes bone growth and development, and inhibits cancer. Okra is rich in trace elements such as zinc and selenium, which are very helpful for strengthening the body and preventing and fighting cancer.

Okra has high nutritional value and is rich in flavonoids, polysaccharides, proteins, flavonoid analogs, vitamins and various minerals. Regular consumption has the effect of strengthening the stomach and intestines. Studies have found that the tender fruit of okra contains a viscous mixture of polygalactosaldehyde, galactan and arabinan, which can aid digestion, relieve spiciness, protect the stomach and liver, enhance physical endurance and strengthen the kidneys. Okra's pectin, polysaccharides and SOD have the beauty and beauty effects of protecting the skin, increasing skin elasticity, delaying aging, and removing skin brown spots. It is a natural skin care and beauty treasure. Experiments have found that okra seeds can be processed into a coffee substitute, which has a good refreshing effect and does not contain caffeine.

Okra can warm and nourish kidney yang, but it does not nourish the kidney and strengthen yang. If you really have kidney deficiency and need conditioning, it is recommended to consult a doctor. Don't blindly rely on eating a lot of okra to nourish your kidneys. So as not to delay the best time for treatment.

Five health benefits of okra:

1. Warming and tonifying kidney yang

2. Strengthen the stomach and intestines

The young okra fruit is also rich in soluble dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility. Its viscous liquid polygalacturon, galactan, arabinan, etc. have the effect of aiding digestion and protecting the skin and gastric mucosa.

3. Improve endurance

The viscous liquid, arabinan, galactan, rhamnan, protein, calcium oxalate, etc. in the young okra fruit and the seeds contain caffeine and bioalkali, which can help enhance physical endurance, eliminate fatigue, and restore physical energy. Okra is known as the "athlete's vegetable". At the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, okra was also designated as a must-have nutritious vegetable by athletes from many countries.

4. Beauty and skin care

The pectin, polysaccharides and SOD contained in okra have beauty and skin care effects such as protecting the skin, increasing skin elasticity, delaying aging, and removing skin brown spots. It is a natural beauty and skin care product.

5. Anti-cancer stars

In addition to being rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E and carotene, okra also contains flavonoids and phenolic substances, has strong reducing power, and exhibits good in vitro antioxidant activity. The high content of sesquiterpenes in okra has been found in some medicinal plants and has anti-allergic, antiviral and anti-cancer activities. Okra comes in two varieties: green and red. Red okra has the same flavor as green okra, just a different color.