4 seemingly harmless eating habits that affect men's performance

Too much bad fat

Too much fat, especially trans fat and saturated fat, can have harmful effects on men's health, including affecting cardiovascular health, increasing the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and affecting reproductive function.

Research shows that obese men have lower sperm counts and quality, affecting fertility. Obesity and related conditions such as diabetes and heart disease can cause erectile dysfunction. Trans fats can also impair memory in men, increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Many seemingly harmless eating habits have a big impact on men's "performance". (Photo: Eat This Not That)

Sugar abuse

Sugar abuse increases the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol - major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Men are already at higher risk of cardiovascular disease than women, so sugar abuse further increases this risk. Fructose abuse increases the production of uric acid in the blood, which is the main cause of gout. Gout causes pain, arthritis, and affects the quality of life.

Sugar, especially fructose, reduces testosterone - an important hormone that determines male sexual health. Consuming too much sugar also causes obesity and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, all of which are detrimental to "that matter".

Drinking too much alcohol

Drinking too much alcohol overworks the liver, leading to liver diseases such as fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. Men who abuse alcohol are at higher risk of cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure and coronary artery disease. Alcohol irritates the lining of the stomach and esophagus, leading to peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux and other digestive problems.

Alcohol abuse is a common cause of many health problems in men. (Photo: Getty Images)

Drinking a lot of alcohol increases the risk of acute and chronic pancreatitis. Alcohol in moderate amounts can create excitement, but abuse will cause many side effects such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation.

Men should drink alcohol in moderation, no more than 2 glasses/day.

Dependent on processed foods

Processed foods are often high in saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium, which contribute to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The high sugar content in many processed foods can lead to insulin resistance and increase the risk of diabetes.

The low fiber content and additives in processed foods can cause digestive problems such as constipation and bloating. Some studies have linked high consumption of processed foods to an increased risk of cancer, especially colorectal cancer.

Processed foods high in saturated fats and preservatives can reduce sperm count and quality, affecting fertility: Unhealthy fats and additives in processed foods can affect blood circulation, contributing to erectile dysfunction. An unhealthy diet high in processed foods can affect hormonal balance, leading to decreased libido.

Correspondent THU PHUONG (VOV.VN)

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