Does eating oxtail enhance libido?

Many people believe that eating oxtail not only improves skin but also enhances libido. Is this true or false? (Hung, 30 years old, Hanoi )

Reply:

Beef in general is rich in iron, which contributes to a healthy complexion. However, this food is high in fat, especially pork belly and offal, so eating too much can easily lead to metabolic diseases such as diabetes, gout, and high cholesterol.

Oxtail is a rather unique part of the animal, not classified as offal or processed meat. It has little meat and fat but is highly nutritious. Besides calcium and iron, oxtail is also rich in collagen, which helps strengthen bones and improve skin and hair health.

You should stew or braise oxtail to release more collagen, which is easily absorbed by the body when eaten. The nutrients in oxtail improve overall health, thereby enhancing sexual function. Some traditional Chinese medicine remedies recommended by practitioners include oxtail stewed with mugwort leaves and mung beans...

Beef is classified as red meat, and beef fat is also considered an unhealthy animal fat. Eating a lot of red meat, especially when cooked at high temperatures, can lead to problems such as high blood cholesterol, metabolic disorders, and cancer. Therefore, you should limit your consumption of this food.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duy Thinh
Institute of Biotechnology and Food, Hanoi University of Science and Technology

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