Being overweight is a risk factor for erectile dysfunction. High cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure – all associated with carrying too much weight – can cause ED.
Losing weight can reduce your chances of developing erectile dysfunction.
According to one study, a man with a 42-inch waist is 50% more likely to suffer from ED than a man with a 32-inch waist¹, but eating better and exercising more can help.
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Authored Jan 10, 2022
by Joseph Issac, MPharm
- Harvard Health Publishing [online] 5 natural ways to overcome erectile dysfunction [updated 7 July 2020; cited 4 January 2022] Available from: https://bit.ly/31LMZUh
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