Men, regardless of age and race, are less likely to seek help than women for any kind of problem, including mental and physical health issues.
Society conditions men to emulate a strong, independent persona, which leads to reluctance and unwillingness to reach out—a natural behavior that can eventually harm one’s own health.
While lifestyle habits are a major contributor to a man’s state-of-health, nourishment plays an equally important role in keeping them robust. It’s no secret that nutritional needs change with age, but only a few men will actively cope with the changes.
If you are a man, or if you love a man so dearly, know that masculine diet must not fall short of certain micronutrients that help prevent or reduce male health risks. Here are some essentials:
Zinc
Healthy prostrate and testosterone levels, fertility, and sexual health. Zinc deficiency can lead to hair loss, diminished testicular function, and even impotence.
Zinc is also crucial for immune health, basic cellular function, protein synthesis, and wound healing.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Preventing prostate cancer and colon cancer. It is also important for keeping cholesterol levels and heart disease in check since men do not have the protection that women get from estrogen.
Omega-3s are also important for brain and heart health, relieving joint pain, recovery from injuries, and overall health.
Magnesium
Preventing prostrate cancer and infertility. Magnesium has hundreds of other roles, including healthy bones, muscle and nerve function, blood pressure and blood sugar control, and energy production.
Deficiency can cause low mood, anxiety, and sleep problems.
Men 40 years and older, and men with absorption diseases like Crohn’s, type 2 diabetes, and alcoholism.
Vitamin D
Boosting testosterone levels, and preventing diabetes and colon cancer. Vitamin D is also critical for strong immunity, heart, and bones.
Deficiency can leave men more prone to health issues like sleep apnea, low metabolism, lack of sexual drive, fatigue, back pain, and hair loss.
Men of all ages, men working night shift, obese men, men with kidney or digestive problems, and men 50 years and older.
Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Proper brain and neural function. Vitamin B12 also helps increase energy, testosterone, and libido.
Depression, dementia, poor mental performance, and cognitive decline are symptoms of cobalamin deficiency.
Men 50 years and older, because the ability to absorb vitamin B12 slows down with age. Vegetarians and men with digestive disorders may also have compromised cobalamin levels.
To get enough nourishment that can help reduce male-specific health risks, increase and diversify your dietary intake of these micronutrients, or consider supplementation to help maintain optimum vitamin levels. If medicating or dealing with a health condition, consult your doctor first about diet and supplements.
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