What! My Cholesterol Levels Can Affect My Sex Drive

Most men know the impact that cholesterol can have on their heart. However, most men I speak to have no idea how much impact it has on their reproductive organs. There are many men that suffer from erectile dysfunction, impotency, and lack or no sexual drive or desire. The reality is that every man desires to have a strong sexual drive and anything that can affect his performance in a negative way is not welcome. This is about the strongest drive men have and, if it is impeded, it can have a dramatic impact on their emotional state. This is not because they are some type of "MACHO MAN", but because of the impact it has on them innately that this urge cannot be met or satisfied. This blockage can have an effect on not only their relationships but their creativity. Most men do not realize that sexual drive and desire are related directly to their ability to create. By understanding the link between cholesterol and reproductive function will help men achieve optimum sexual and creative health.

The Cholesterol Sex Drive Link

Did you know that 80% of your cholesterol is produced by your liver and the rest is produced by every cell in your body?The body uses cholesterol to produce many chemicals such as antibodies, enzymes, and hormones. In fact, 30 % of cholesterol produced by the body is used to produce sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone). These are the hormones that stimulate sex drive. What is more interesting is that the type of cholesterol that produces your sex hormones is your LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein). Unfortunately, many of you know the LDL's as your "bad cholesterol". The reason why it is called "bad cholesterol" is because this is the cholesterol that clogs your arteries, and is linked to heart disease.

So, now you see the link as well as the dilemma. On one hand you may be concerned about lowering your cholesterol level and on the other hand it may be causing some type of sexual malfunction. You can also see that low cholesterol levels can impact your sexual function and that high cholesterol levels can affect your heart function. So, now your question becomes: "What should my cholesterol level be at?

What Should Your Cholesterol Levels Be?

Most doctors have their own pre-conceived ideas on cholesterol levels and think everyone should be below a certain number. For some their numbers may be 150-175 but, for others, it may be 200-250. For instance, if your level is above 200 and you have a doctor that feels that is should be below 200, you may be recommended some type of statin medication that will lower your cholesterol (more specifically your LDL's). The purpose of this medication is to interfere with cholesterol production in the liver. Unfortunately, by lowering your LDL levels you may start to develop problems with erectile dysfunction and other sexual functions. Now you have to take a second medication for this new problem (erectile dysfunction). Each of these medications have many adverse reactions leading too kidney, liver, heart, lung, and digestive system damage. The scary part is that people take statin drugs to lower their cholesterol (and to protect their heart) in addition to taking an erectile dysfunction medication, (which may cause heart damage). Does this make sense to you?

So How Do You Know What That Number Is?

There is a blood test that can help you identify what your cholesterol range should be and if they are having any impact on your heart or sex organs.

How Does This Blood Test Determine What Your Cholesterol Levels Should Be?

#1. The blood test helps identify the proper foods for you to eat. Since diet has an impact on your cholesterol levels, you want to make sure that you are eating the right foods for your metabolism. Remember, "ONE MANS FOOD IS ANOTHER MANS POISEN". For example, for some people, a low fat diet may not elevate their cholesterol instead of lowering it. On the other hand, a diet high in fat (healthy fats) may lower your cholesterol levels. Again, we are unique creations and what may work for you may not work for me. A blood test can help us determine and choose the right diet for you.

#2. The test helps you identify if there any malfunctions with the organs and glands of your body that may be affecting your cholesterol levels. For example problems with the liver, thyroid, adrenal, reproductive organs, and our digestive system can affect our cholesterol levels. On the other hand, certain blood tests can tell us if there are any chemical imbalances affecting the heart as well. Once this is determined you can use various supplements to help strengthen any organ, gland, or system that is weak.

IN CONCLUSION

By this natural approach to cholesterol level balancing you can improve the chemical function of the body without the negative adverse reactions from the medications. I'm not saying that "medications aren't necessary". I am saying: "If you can balance your levels through nutrition and the proper exercise, why use artificial means which can damage your health?" For more information about this blood test you can visit my website www.cimasystem.com.

Dr. Cima has 32 years experience in the field of nutrition. One of the books he has authored "HOW TO EAT MORE AND LOSE WEIGHT AND NEVER DIET AGAIN" deals with this very topic. Dr. Cima is in private practice in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and can be contacted through www.cimasystem.com.