The association between plant‐based diet and erectile function in Chinese young healthy men: A population‐based study

Abstract

The study was designed and conducted to evaluate the plant‐based diet status and its association with erectile function (EF) in Chinese young healthy men. From July 2018 to May 2020, 116 objectively proved physically and psychologically healthy men were selected. Clinical questionnaires, detailed physical examinations and blood tests were all assessed. An overall plant‐based diet index (PDI) and a healthful plant‐based diet index (hPDI) were developed from each participant to measure plant‐based diet quantitatively. The EF was measured by both the International Index of Erectile Function‐5 (IIEF‐5) and the surrogated measures of endothelial function, peripheral levels of nitric oxide (NO) and E‐selectin. In subjects, the mean PDI and hPDI were 53.8 ± 8.2 and 54.7 ± 8.9 respectively. Results of multivariate analysis showed that both PDI and hPDI were negatively associated with BMI (all p < .05), but had no relationships with NO, E‐selectin, TT levels and IIEF‐5 scores (all p > .05). In a subgroup of male population, Chinese young healthy men, the plant‐based diet, measured by PDI and hPDI, was not related to erectile function. The population can adhere to plant‐based diet to keep healthy without concerns of negative influence on erectile function.

Effects of diet and antihyperglycemic drugs on erectile dysfunction: A systematic review

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“…Overall, a higher intake of fruits and/or vegetables was associated with lower odds of having or developing ED in most, 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 but not all studies. 39 , 40 Interestingly, a study conducted by Chen et al. 41 reported that a higher intake of vegetables was also associated to worse ED.…”

“…Overall, a higher intake of fruits and/or vegetables was associated with lower odds of having or developing ED in most, [34][35][36][37][38] but not all studies. 39,40 Interestingly, a study conducted by Chen et al 41 reported that a higher intake of vegetables was also associated to worse ED. These findings could be explained by the high use of pesticides in China and Hong Kong, where all three studies reporting neutral or negative results were conducted, although this hypothesis cannot be confirmed.…”

An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of testosterone replacement therapy on erectile function and prostate

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Bioactive Peptides Obtained from Legume Seeds as New Compounds in Metabolic Syndrome Prevention and Diet Therapy

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