How I Cured My Old Age ED [Archive] - InternationalSexGuide

Downandup

01-03-20, 20:23

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And so far, I've only gone through 50 of your oldest posts.

John Dough

01-03-20, 21:47

I thought that you were using -.

And so far, I've only gone through 50 of your oldest posts.I gave up on herbal treatments that only hide the symptoms temporarily, like western medicine does. Now I have a permanent cure. No need for Viagra or alternatives. Those posts are very old. After that my condition worsened to the point those things didn't work for me anymore. Then I started having symptoms of an impending heart attack. I spent a long time researching the issue. I found that vitamin K2 and magnesium are the solution. There is some good information in the books "Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox" and "Death by Calcium". There are youtube videos online for free if you do a web search on the titles.

John Clayton

01-03-20, 23:21

I gave up on herbal treatments that only hide the symptoms temporarily, like western medicine does. Now I have a permanent cure. No need for Viagra or alternatives. Those posts are very old. After that my condition worsened to the point those things didn't work for me anymore. Then I started having symptoms of an impending heart attack. I spent a long time researching the issue. I found that vitamin K2 and magnesium are the solution. There is some good information in the books "Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox" and "Death by Calcium". There are youtube videos online for free if you do a web search on the titles.So, how hard does your male unit get now? . like bone hard?

John Dough

01-03-20, 23:55

So, how hard does your male unit get now? . like bone hard?It gets as hard as it ever did when I was younger. I get erections easily too. I always have an erection when I wake up in bed. In these ways it is similar to when I was in my twenties. My only issue now is sustaining an erection in a standing position without stimulation. In that aspect it is more like when I was in my forties. I think it might be hormone related.

Albert9989

01-04-20, 01:32

So, clearly what do you take really, and where to find this?

John Dough

01-04-20, 02:16

So, clearly what do you take really, and where to find this?In the first post in this thread I said what I took. There are several brands of vitamin K2 MK7 available online at Amazon, iHerb, etc. They are also available at "health food" supplement stores in a shopping mall and some drug stores and grocery stores. In the attached pictures in the first post there are charts showing food sources of vitamin K2 and magnesium for those who don't like pills. I only took one bottle of K2 MK7 and since then I rely on food sources. Magnesium is harder to get from food so I take capsules of magnesium glycinate.

Beijing4987

01-04-20, 03:01

John.

How long did it take before you noticed a difference? What about overall stamina, I'm exercise, for example?

John Dough

01-04-20, 03:47

How long did it take before you noticed a difference? What about overall stamina, I'm exercise, for example?I don't exercise, so I don't know about effects on stamina. For erectile function it took a few months before I started to notice a difference and then it continued to gradually improve over a few years. This isn't a quick fix. It took decades to clog the arteries and years to unclog them.

NoMarriage

01-04-20, 06:30

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01-18-20, 12:36

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Downandup

01-19-20, 13:05

There is a treatment called Electromagnetic Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy that is being offered to treat ED. It's been available for about 10 years but until recently it had all the hype and credibility of a penis pump. That is starting to change but progress is slow, there had been early reports from years back that reported some promise helping patients but the studies were always with small groups for a short term and the results were subjective. That is still a problem but there has been some followup and reports now say that it can be effective for at least a year. These reports also demonstrate that it is not guaranteed to be successful for everyone which does make it more believable, the cost is around £3000.

Does anyone else know more?

ChuchoLoco

01-19-20, 16:03

XXL

03-15-20, 16:08

For those of you who wouldn't mind injecting into your penis for a teenage hardon, look into trimix. I know from firsthand experience. Needle is tiny so no pain, just a mosquito bite. But results are awesome! No heart or other side effects. You get hard even if not excited.

You need a urologist for this and a compounding pharmacy to make it.

Another thing for us old guys is our estradiol (estrogen) level. I'm on TRT and it has made mine too high so libido is low among a host of other things.

But the Trimix is definitely worth looking into if you don't mind the pin prick. Doctor will instruct you how to inject it.Interestingly, Trimix contains phentolamine, alprostadil and papaverine.

I tried out phentolamine back in Brazil where it was available tablet form (name = Vasomax). It worked less well than Viagra and tended to cause hypotension.

I tried out alprostadil as a minute tablet to be inserted into the urethra. The effect was not good. My cock became kind of gorged with blood but I felt something intermediate between pain and discomfort. Not a pleasant erection at all.

Papaverine is an old injectable ED drug. I'd have thought if you wanted to get an erection through injection into the penis, papaverine would've done the job on its own. Never tried it though.

ChuchoLoco

03-15-20, 17:05

Interestingly, Trimix contains phentolamine, alprostadil and papaverine.

I tried out phentolamine back in Brazil where it was available tablet form (name = Vasomax). It worked less well than Viagra and tended to cause hypotension.

I tried out alprostadil as a minute tablet to be inserted into the urethra. The effect was not good. My cock became kind of gorged with blood but I felt something intermediate between pain and discomfort. Not a pleasant erection at all.

Papaverine is an old injectable ED drug. I'd have thought if you wanted to get an erection through injection into the penis, papaverine would've done the job on its own. Never tried it though.You are correct that papaverine is an old injectable but it wasn't effective for everyone on its own. It was somehow discovered that using all 3 gave more men a higher rate of effects. There is also a bimix with papaverine and one of the other drugs in the trimix mix but it too isn't as effective as all 3. Keep in mind that we all react differently so there are 3 strengths that need to be mixed by a compounding pharmacy. Probably the ratios can be changed but there are 3 basic strengths and the amount to be injected varies so you need to start low and work your way up as needed under the care of your urologist. I can only tell you what I have experienced and not what I think or heard. I am on the middle strength with max amount of injection per use and it works. No side effects on The heart or nasal congestion. I don't even need to be excited but getting so hard makes me excited.

Only thing you need to be careful of is using too much and having a boner that won't go away. This can do damage but there are remedies for this too. First is don't get carried away.

I'm not promoting trimix but only passing on what I know works for me and an alternative for those who aren't afraid of injecting into your penis. It's virtually painless since the needle is so small. Just passing on what works for me for those who may be interested and looking for an alternative.

Kiwi 69

06-27-20, 19:44

A common cause of old age erectile dysfunction is clogged arteries due to calcium buildup. When I got that I searched for a cure. I found that vitamin K2 and magnesium are the solution. I took only one bottle of Vitamin K2 MK7 120 mcg per capsule per day. Since it is fat soluble, the liver stores it. Vitamin K2 tells the body where to put calcium (bones) and where to remove it (arteries and soft tissue). After that I took magnesium glycinate supplements on a daily basis for a few years, about 400 to 500 mg per day in divided doses. Magnesium is used up in the process of removing calcium deposits. Now in my sixties, I have reversed about 30 years of deteriorating erectile function. It took a few months to start noticing the difference and then gradually improved over the years.As an aside to this, the K2 and mag are also required to maximize the utilization of Vit the 3, which will boost the immune system resistance against CODIV-19. I have been taking all three (10,000 IU of D3) daily and my level is at 190.00 nmol / L.

Mrhappydr

02-21-22, 15:38

For those of you who wouldn't mind injecting into your penis for a teenage hardon, look into trimix. I know from firsthand experience. Needle is tiny so no pain, just a mosquito bite. But results are awesome! No heart or other side effects. You get hard even if not excited.

You need a urologist for this and a compounding pharmacy to make it.

Another thing for us old guys is our estradiol (estrogen) level. I'm on TRT and it has made mine too high so libido is low among a host of other things.

But the Trimix is definitely worth looking into if you don't mind the pin prick. Doctor will instruct you how to inject it.Waking up an older thread:

I haven't seen anyone mention the Trimix gel option. The trimix gel comes in two vials that do not need to be refrigerated, is mixed shortly before use and is deposited in the urethra by a tube instead of a needle. According to their website, you are ready to go in 5-20 minutes.

Sounds like a dream come true.

They now have an online Doctor's appointment option I am going to try out.

Has anyone here tried it?

OldSchool318

03-31-22, 01:18

I'm not that old don't have boner issues but I did notice it is not as raging as it used to be without a bit of help. (Cialis).

Started the k and magnesium routine here suggested by John Dough. Only been a couple of days but I have been waking up with hard ONS.

The reason for taking this was not so much lack of boners as more I wanted to decalcify myself as I do think he is right and it can be an issue with many things down the road.

I have also noticed the magnesium definitely has me a bit more active and I wonder if I was lacking it in my body a bit.

See what happens.

OldSchool318

04-08-22, 16:38

Been doing Mr Dough's routine for last week. I definitely am noticing not only more hardons but with the magnesium more of a interest in sex and a calming of any anxieties. Of course it might be different for everyone but so far this has been a very good routine. He said it may take months but even after I think I will stick with Magnesium in my daily vitamin diet.

I was able to go really hard once a day but my 2nd time around would be a bit tougher that day. Now I think I can confidently at least go twice. I would like to be able to pull 3 max sessions regularly by the time I have gone through this routine with the k2 which I am thinking will be 3 months.

After I think I will return to this every 2 to 3 years.

John Dough

04-08-22, 23:52

In supplement form, vitamin K2 MK7 has been shown to be effective, whereas the MK4 form has not. MK7 is produced from bacterial fermentation while MK4 is synthetically produced. Natural source MK4 from animal fat should work. See the attachments to my original post for food sources. Since vitamin K2 is stored in the liver, one bottle of supplements should be enough for a few years. Plaque on the teeth is the same as plaque in the arteries. If your vitamin K2 supplement is working, within a few weeks you should notice your teeth start to feel smoother against your tongue.

Magnesium is used in many body functions, including erections. I have found continued daily supplementation to be helpful. Magnesium is stored in the muscles. It is used up in the process of decalcification. If I don't take it I get muscle cramps. It is calming and can be used as a sleep aid. Some people take it at bed time for that reason.

I think zinc may also be used up in the decalcification process. I started taking 10 MG supplements. It seems to help with keeping my teeth feeling smooth, so therefore with removing excess calcium. I believe the commonly sold dose of 50 MG is excessive for long term consumption. I haven't noticed any erectile improvements from zinc, but it is known to boost testosterone if your levels are low.

Vitamin D3 at a dose of 2,000 iu per day made a noticeable improvement in erectile function after one month of supplementation. It seems to help with keeping it up, while K2 and magnesium help with getting it up. It is also known to boost testosterone if your levels are low. The body uses up magnesium when converting vitamin D3 to the active form.

https://laddmcnamara.com/2019/05/14/vitamin-k2-reverses-arterial-stiffness-and-osteoporosis/

"arterial plaque consists of 95% calcium, and only 5% cholesterol. To prevent arteriosclerosis, it is reasonable to make our primary focus the prevention of arterial calcification. Vitamin K2 prevents calcium depositing into our arteries. Without arteriosclerosis, you eliminate the most common cause of erectile dysfunction".

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5340248/

"Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common in older men with chronic kidney disease. Magnesium is essential for metabolism of nitric oxide which helps in penile erection. Hypomagnesemia is defined as serum magnesium <1. 8 MG / dL. Our data support that ED is related to hypomagnesemia in elderly patients with moderately to severely reduced kidney function".

https://wjmh.org/DOIx.php?id=10.5534/wjmh.190151

"vitamin-D deficiency is also associated with erectile dysfunction. In this review, our aim is to interpret the mechanisms by which vitamin-D might regulate anatomy and physiology of penis. Evidence showed that vitamin-D is needed for an adequate erectile function. Briefly, vitamin-D is crucial for a better healthy body and sexual activity".

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180226122548.htm

"Vitamin D can't be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels. People may suffer from vascular calcification if their magnesium levels aren't high enough".

OldSchool318

04-10-22, 15:50

For Mr Dough:

First thanks again for insightful information.

Have you noticed erections long term have been longer and more sustainable? About how many times a day are you able to go and how often are erections?

I only ask as rather quickly I went from sometimes not having any daily erections and being non recoverable for day after 1 load dropping to having a couple of erections daily without trying. I have increase load also.

I never had problems with this and am still rather young, but I am happy to have Been able to put this knowledge to use. I was not looking to have Ed for sure. Also I noticed calcium build ups around my bridge in my mouth so I am sure my arteries would face the same. I am thankful for this for my long term health.

John Dough

04-12-22, 22:24

I always wake up with an erection now (in my sixties), like when I was younger. I get them whenever there are erotic scenes on TV shows or movies I am watching, or when I have erotic thoughts. This can happen several times a day. I don't try to drop a load more than once a day, so I can't answer about repeat sessions. However, I do still get erections later the same day. This is just from vitamin K2 MK7 and magnesium glycinate. It was the vitamin D3 though that made them longer lasting and more sustainable in a standing position.

If you are already getting improved performance, it must be from the magnesium. Decalcification from vitamin K2 is a slow process. Fortunately you can use your teeth as a guide to whether or not it is working. When you get your levels of vitamin K2, zinc and magnesium high enough, your teeth will feel so smooth you might not need to brush them at all. If you don't notice that, try a different brand of K2 or add zinc. For me it was about two months after the clean teeth effect that I started to notice an improvement in erections. Then it continued to improve slowly over a few years.

HumbleHal

04-12-22, 23:05

Vitamin D3 at a dose of 2,000 iu per day made a noticeable improvement in erectile function after one month of supplementation.Have been taking Vitamin D3 2,000 units per day for many years. Cialis seems to help. Prostate is slowing down, not producing much seminal fluid now either. Old age has set in.

John Dough

04-13-22, 02:56

Calcium deposits occur not only in the arteries and on the teeth, but also in all soft tissue in the body, including the prostate. That is not old age, that is nutritional deficiency of vitamin K2 and magnesium.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5363389_Calcifications_in_prostate_and_ejaculatory_system_a_study_on_298_consecutive_whole_mount_sections_of_prostate_from_radical_prostatectomy_or_cystoprostatectomy_specimens

"Calcifications in the prostate and ejaculatory system were common, and their frequency in our series (of 298 specimens) is as follows: 88.6% (264/298) of prostates, 58.1% (173/298) of seminal vesicles, and 17.1% (51/298) of ejaculatory ducts".

https://laddmcnamara.com/2019/05/14/vitamin-k2-reverses-arterial-stiffness-and-osteoporosis/

"Numerous animal studies have shown that vitamin K2 prevents and reverses arterial calcification. . . . the most common cause of erectile dysfunction".

John Dough

04-13-22, 15:11

Have been taking Vitamin D3 2,000 units per day for many years. Cialis seems to help. Prostate is slowing down, not producing much seminal fluid now either. Old age has set in.While vitamin D3 is necessary and beneficial, it must be kept in balance with other vitamins like A and K2. Without adequate K2, vitamin D3 can actually increase soft tissue calcification.

https://innovixlabs.com/blogs/insights/vitamin-k2-deficiency

"A recent study looked at 452 healthy adults. 97% of them had Vitamin K2 deficiency".

John Dough

04-13-22, 15:23

HumbleHal

04-13-22, 15:25

Vitamin K2 is a group of compounds largely obtained from meats, cheeses, and eggs, and synthesized by bacteria.

Why do people take vitamin K? Low levels of vitamin K can raise the risk of uncontrolled bleeding. While vitamin K deficiencies are rare in adults, they are very common in newborn infants.

Most people get enough vitamin K from their diets.

Good natural food sources of vitamin K include:

Vegetables like spinach, asparagus, and broccoli.

Legumes like soybeans.

You can also meet your daily requirement with foods that have lesser amounts of vitamin K:

Eggs.

Strawberries.

Meat like liver.

HumbleHal

04-13-22, 15:28

https://innovixlabs.com/blogs/insights/vitamin-k2-deficiency

"Americans no longer eat K2-rich foods like liver, sauerkraut, or organ meats. Traditionally, that's where we got our K2 - animal organs and fermented foods. Data backs up that we eat less Vitamin K than we did 50 years ago. K2 deficiency is linked to both calcium build-up in the arteries as well as osteoporosis".Risks. You should not use vitamin K supplements unless your health care provider tells you to.

People using Coumadin for heart problems, clotting disorders, or other conditions may need to watch their diets closely to control the amount of vitamin K they take in. They should not use vitamin K supplements unless advised to do so by their health care provider.

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/supplement-guide-vitamin-k

John Dough

04-13-22, 19:05

There is a difference between vitamin K1 and K2. Vitamin K1 is involved in blood clotting and bleeding disorders. It is commonly just called vitamin K, since vitamin K2 was unknown until the year 2007. Vitamin K2 is involved in calcium metabolism. Deficiency of vitamin K1 is rare. According to the study quoted below, most people are deficient in vitamin K2. That is why heart attacks due to calcium clogged arteries are the number one cause of death.

I used to eat a high vitamin K1 diet with lots of leafy greens. My erectile dysfunction kept getting worse year after year. Then I started getting chest pain and numbness in my left arm, classic symptoms of an impending heart attack. One bottle of supplemental vitamin K2 MK7 followed by daily magnesium supplements eliminated the erectile dysfunction, chest pain and arm numbness. It saved my life.

https://www.jscimedcentral.com/Nutrition/nutrition-4-1077.pdf

"Given that some vitamin k deficiency or insufficiency has been seen in 97% of older subjects in a mixed population as reflected by their measures of ucMGP, and considering the issues with vitamin K bioavailability from foods, its retention and transport, the benefits associated with a higher intake of vitamin K2, and the lack of toxicity, it seems reasonable to suggest that recommendations for vitamin K2 (esp. As MK-7) be increased to 180 μg / day for adults".

ILikeButts

04-28-22, 18:14

. One bottle of supplemental vitamin K2 MK7 followed by daily magnesium supplements eliminated the erectile dysfunction, chest pain and arm numbness. It saved my life.I thought I knew a good bit about nutrition and supplementation but had never heard of K2 before reading this thread. Being a born skeptic my initial reaction was that this was probably one of the many anecdotal bullshit ED cures. Then I went down the rabbit hole of research and discovered how significant K2 is and how nearly everyone is deficient in it. People are taking calcium for bone health to avoid osteoporosis not realizing that a K2 deficiency will cause that supplemental calcium to skip the bones and go straight to the arteries. My research also showed me how common magnesium deficiency is. Given that ED can be an early warning sign of clogged arteries (I've got a family history of heart attacks) all of this got my attention.

Two weeks ago I started taking 200 mcg of K2 (MK7) and 400 MG of magnesium, half in AM and half in PM. Very quickly noticed more morning wood and increased stiffness. Thinking this was probably just placebo affect I tested out discontinuing my daily Cialis that I've used for a couple of years. When I've gone off Cialis in the past erection frequency and quality dropped off significantly and quickly. Not this time. If I didn't know better I'd think I was still on the daily Cialis. I presume this is an effect of the magnesium since the K2 decalcification of the artery process should take a lot longer than two weeks.

Whenever I see someone report this kind of experience I'm always curious about their specifics, so here are mine. Mid-fifties, reasonably healthy, pretty good diet, reasonable exercise but nothing crazy, bloodwork all pretty normal. Could lose 15-20 pounds to get to ideal weight but overall reasonably healthy middle aged guy.

So thanks for sharing the original post John Dough, very helpful indeed!

MrClen

04-28-22, 22:23

OldSchool318

05-07-22, 16:29

So Mr Dough has been a lifeline.

Every 3 days I also take D3 in addition to the K2 and Magnesium.

Been working great. Mind and body has been on sex a lot.

Got genetic testing done and they said I am at an increased risk for coronary artery disease and I noticed that when I go to he dentist they get rid of a lot of hard plaque and I'm sure that would be in my arteries. I have noticed the build up has not been there on my teeth since I started this.

Besides the hard penis I have and boners that look more like my younger days I am of the belief this is probably going to add quality years to my life.

I would think that any one who reads this thread would do yourself well to jump on this. It really seems to be a huge health benefit.

John Dough

05-10-22, 23:28

The clean teeth effect is the first sign that your vitamin K2 supplements are working. If your arteries are clogged as much as mine were, you might later notice a tingling sensation in your hands and feet. If it becomes uncomfortable, stop taking K2. This will reduce, but not stop the symptoms. When large amounts of calcium are released from the lining of your arteries, it circulates in your blood until the body can remove it. It tends to settle in low lying areas due to gravity. If you lift your hands above your head and flex your fingers, you will notice it stops until you put your hands down again.

In the process of removing the loose calcium from your blood, the body uses up large amounts of magnesium. Once the K2 starts working, you might need to increase your dose of magnesium. In bad cases like mine, this takes a few years. If you don't take enough magnesium, you might get muscle cramps, dry eyes or achy joints. For that reason, I suggest caution for very old people (over 80). Consider taking the magnesium daily, but take the K2 only once or twice a week. It's a trade-off between possible short term discomfort and probable better health with a longer life.

After many months of decalcification, if you notice you are losing the clean teeth effect and more K2 doesn't help, try taking a zinc supplement. Zinc is used up in this process and your levels may be depleted. I believe a dose of 10 MG to 15 MG per day is appropriate for long term usage. The commonly sold dose of 50 MG would raise your levels quickly, but I wouldn't take that much for more than a month or two. There is a theory that zinc is what makes your semen white. If so, lack of whiteness might indicate a deficiency.

Vitamin D3 is also helpful in improving erections. Many people don't get enough because they avoid sun exposure or use high SPF sunscreen. I estimate that magnesium might improve your erections within a period of days to weeks, vitamin D3 within weeks to months and vitamin K2 within months to years (maybe less if your case isn't as bad as mine was).

NewImage

05-14-22, 07:41

Trim1

05-14-22, 08:18

Can't perform when required- had some gorgeous girls begging for it and unfort no go.Have you tried having a girl give you a handjob? If that works, maybe you can build up to something more over time.

J Janni

05-14-22, 08:21

Hi guys would appreciate some feedback on my ED. Its getting depressing and I'm wondering do I just resign myself to this is how it is from here.

Brief synopsis - 60, m, very fit, no other major health issues besides the ones listed here. Very active sex life 15 - 45 ish. Avid porn watcher and masterbater. I think porn was my stress release as don't drink or smoke. Long term sex provider visiter. Wouldn't say was addicted to sex but when young had a very "active" sex related exsistence. Diagnoses with General Anxiety Disorder when around 35 been on med ever since. Also I've been exerciser incl cycling which some say puts pressure on plumbing.

Now 60, libido is ok but not great. With others even the most sexy girl can't get or maintain an erection. If in front of porn can do the things I need to have orgasm but ercetion not hard.

Questions & ststement Have years of self pleasure conditioned myself to my touch only thus when others do it nothing gets excited?

I know psych med doesn't help but doc is not keen to change or of course come off. Had testosterone test and was initially low but Endocrinologist put me on clomifene but this was due to doc worry about bone hardness and degeneration due to lack of testosterone.

Clomifene "seems" to heva a positive effect on anxiety.

Sometime in morning wake up with half a boner. Can't perform when required- had some gorgeous girls begging for it and unfort no go. Viagra and cialis side effects are pretty strong and both don't work that well. No rock hard and no lasting. Tried half a tab same response.

Its becoming a real downer as in the past I have enjoyed fun times and as said it was my stress release.

If got an idea its all prob psych related but surely there is something I can do to improve things- stumbled across Vit K2 and mag discussion. Maybe try. Trimax injections?

Is this how it ends. What once was a vibrant sex life now into growing old with a limp dick?

Would appreciate any feedback.

Regards.Check out Your Brain On Porn.

I used to have ED issues and for me, it was down to porn. You desensitise yourself to actual real women. And you're likely choking the fuck out of your dick with a death grip. That's never going to feel the same as a pussy.

A complete detox solved it for me. Avoid porn and anything porn like (dating apps, browsing escort profiles. Basically, anything that gets you aroused) and don't masturbate. Try for 90 days.

Too much to type here, but check out Your Brain On Porn and related content on YouTube.

This is a phenomenon effecting guys 40 years younger than you. Fortunately, you came of age before high speed Internet and endless varietys of porn. Anecdotally, older guys are getting over it fast than the youngsters.

Look into it.

PayForIt

05-14-22, 08:36

Hi guys would appreciate some feedback on my ED. Its getting depressing and I'm wondering do I just resign myself to this is how it is from here.

Brief synopsis - 60, m, very fit, no other major health issues besides the ones listed here. Very active sex life 15 - 45 ish. Avid porn watcher and masterbater. I think porn was my stress release as don't drink or smoke. Long term sex provider visiter. Wouldn't say was addicted to sex but when young had a very "active" sex related exsistence. Diagnoses with General Anxiety Disorder when around 35 been on med ever since. Also I've been exerciser incl cycling which some say puts pressure on plumbing.

Now 60, libido is ok but not great. With others even the most sexy girl can't get or maintain an erection. If in front of porn can do the things I need to have orgasm but ercetion not hard.

Questions & ststement Have years of self pleasure conditioned myself to my touch only thus when others do it nothing gets excited?

I know psych med doesn't help but doc is not keen to change or of course come off. Had testosterone test and was initially low but Endocrinologist put me on clomifene but this was due to doc worry about bone hardness and degeneration due to lack of testosterone.

Clomifene "seems" to heva a positive effect on anxiety.

Sometime in morning wake up with half a boner. Can't perform when required- had some gorgeous girls begging for it and unfort no go. Viagra and cialis side effects are pretty strong and both don't work that well. No rock hard and no lasting. Tried half a tab same response.

Its becoming a real downer as in the past I have enjoyed fun times and as said it was my stress release.

If got an idea its all prob psych related but surely there is something I can do to improve things- stumbled across Vit K2 and mag discussion. Maybe try. Trimax injections?

Is this how it ends. What once was a vibrant sex life now into growing old with a limp dick?

Would appreciate any feedback.

Regards.You've had some good advice already to which I would simply add the following. Desire is required to get horny / hard. You have suppressed your desire by being able to feed a need through porn. We all like what we cannot have quickly. You need to be hungry for intimacy again. Kill the porn completely. I would also tell yourself you will not have sexual intercourse for 3 months or if possible 6. During that time, build up. Think about sex but don't masturbate so satisfy yourself initially. Build desire. Set yourself a goal of no ejaculation for say 3 weeks. Really difficult for us mongers but not impossible. Then go for a gentle erotic massage. Not a massage parlour with happy ending. A proper erotic massage where the HJ is part of the service. You will build up your desire to the point where you'll get a hard on with little effort.

Nothing wrong with enhancers. But don't take suppressants like alcohol.

You are fit and healthy. You just need to recalibrate your brain.

Alex7J

05-14-22, 08:37

Hi guys would appreciate some feedback on my ED. Its getting depressing and I'm wondering do I just resign myself to this is how it is from here.

Brief synopsis - 60, m, very fit, no other major health issues besides the ones listed here. Very active sex life 15 - 45 ish. Avid porn watcher and masterbater. I think porn was my stress release as don't drink or smoke. Long term sex provider visiter. Wouldn't say was addicted to sex but when young had a very "active" sex related exsistence. Diagnoses with General Anxiety Disorder when around 35 been on med ever since. Also I've been exerciser incl cycling which some say puts pressure on plumbing.

Now 60, libido is ok but not great. With others even the most sexy girl can't get or maintain an erection. If in front of porn can do the things I need to have orgasm but ercetion not hard.

Questions & statement Have years of self pleasure conditioned myself to my touch only thus when others do it nothing gets excited?

I know psych med doesn't help but doc is not keen to change or of course come off. Had testosterone test and was initially low but Endocrinologist put me on clomifene but this was due to doc worry about bone hardness and degeneration due to lack of testosterone.

Clomifene "seems" to heva a positive effect on anxiety..Hey mate do not worry and do not stress this is not an incurable thing. You have the ability and we have the herbs to cure what you want. Just you need to follow it with utmost discipline and update me regularly and I bet in 90 days you will be back like a horse. Have cured one of my best friends who used to take testorone injections regularly as he loved sex but was getting limp and then his whole mind took a negative impact on work and his life.

The Magic Potion has amazing results but its 100% natural and herbal so we need patience, discipline and will power.

Another ISG member who is a good friend and 6 years older than you has tried it and has amazing results. I am not here to sell the herbs brother but it has helped me to improve my sex life as I used Viagra and Cialis regularly and was addicted to them. I have just passed it on to a very few other friends and ISG members as ISG has helped me a lot worldwide on my journeys and in time of difficulties.

Have met some amazing friends through this forum who are now good buddies and more like a family.

All we need is 90 days of discipline and monitor your intake.

The only bad part it is herbal, natural and organic and needs your feedback weekly so we can adjust the intake and there is no medical study on this. I just took them on my Ahyusca journey in Latin America and then had to adapt with it so much so we can make it a supplement in our lifestyle.

Lets talk in PM if you want to give it a try.

Cheers.

Adios.

Peace.

OldSchool318

05-15-22, 16:53

I would maybe look at ending psych meds.

I have heard many report they cause disfunction.

The Rose

05-16-22, 09:40

John Dough

05-17-22, 19:01

John Dough

06-23-22, 17:50

I started this thread to show that vitamin K2 prevents and reverses arterial plaque, the most common cause of death and old age erectile dysfunction. It also reduces dental plaque and tooth decay (cavities), as well as osteoporosis. Studies show that most people are deficient.

The study at the link below shows that vitamin K2 deficiency may be associated with age related decline in testosterone.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3180407/

"MK-4 stimulates testosterone production in rats and testis-derived tumor cells via activation of PKA. MK-4 may be involved in steroidogenesis in the testis, and its supplementation could reverse the downregulation of testosterone production in elders. Secreted testosterone levels from I-10 cells were elevated by MK-4 (an analogue of vitamin K2), but not by vitamin K1".

The video at the link below discusses how vitamin K2 prevents facial osteoporosis and keeps us looking younger as we age. It also discusses the difference between vitamin K1 and K2 as well as where to get vitamin K2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSHESWyccmE

The attachments below show how vitamin K2 deficiency affects facial bone structure during childhood development and also during old age. I believe that bone loss in the eye sockets causes the need for reading glasses as we age. If so, vitamin K2 could prevent it.

DzikaBomba

06-26-22, 19:44

In my experience, the problem with porn is the excessive masturbation that results from it. Giving up both of them definitely improved my erections a lot. However, it was a difficult addiction to overcome. I had several relapses. Eventually I got off of it for good. Other healthy changes probably won't give the desired results until you quit porn and masturbation.

https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/

https://nofap.com/Porn for sure desensitizes a man to real woman!

I'm fighting with this disgusting addiction since 2016. Today I can admit I'm clean. Sometimes every few months I relapse, but I don't have a problem with porn anymore, so it doesn't bother me and I feel much better without.

Giving up smoking, drugs and no alcohol was more easy for me than quitting porn.

You need to abstain at least 2-3 Months. Depending on how long you abused porn.

I can only recommend everyone to delete porn from your life once and for ever.

Its not worth it. You arousal and erections will be much better. You will need less to get aroused. Even the plain chubby jane will make you rock hard haha.

Aureliano16

06-30-22, 10:32

I am in my early 30's and already suffering from ED. I am naturally / genetically slim so my bad nutrition and sedentarism didn't manifest physically in being fat, but I was still in bad shape.

It was very surprising for me when I was with a prostitute last year, super hot, 10/10 on looks and I still couldn't cum. She said she could try oral without condom to finish me and tried really hard but I still didn't cum.

With my wife it was also difficult to have an erection or cum. Basically I could only cum on one position after closing my eyes and focusing on. Porn. My wife is also physically beautiful, so something is wrong with me down there.

This was last year. This year I've started making sports and eating healthier (mostly avoiding foods with super concentrated sugar such as chocolate, sodas, cereal, etc) and recently I went to visit a brothel and guess what? Couldn't cum either. And the problem of me not being able to cum is linked to losing the erection in the middle of the act. Like I can get hard with a BJ, put the condom on, can stick it inside the pussy but after some minutes my erection goes away and if I try to focus on cumming it just makes it worse.

Since the end of May of this year I have finally quitted porn. I've had just one relapse after watching an ad of a webcam girl doing deepthroat which I clicked and. Masturbated to it and came in like 1 minute. It's so hard to keep porn out of your life completely! But now I know to never click on anything with porn on it.

After the 3rd or 4th week I think your body starts to forget the need to be on porn all the time. Right now I feel great. But my ED is still bad. I hired an escort last week, thinking maybe a more "normal" experience in my apartment and not in a brothel would help me cumming but it didn't. She gave me a total GFE with a lot of kisses and everything was really great, blowjob good, could do a couple of positions with my dick being hard but when we did doggie and I wanted to cum, I just couldn't because my dick went soft.

I have ordered already from amazon the K3 vitamin and Magnesium Bysglycinate. And I'd like to have a doctor's appointment as well, maybe to check my testosterone levels. I'm super worried considering my age (I'll turn 33 this year) but also I've been on porn since I was 17 or something like that. So it's a lot of years on that shit. I'll report later to see if there are improvements.

I've also quitted my subscription to escort catalogues. But haven't completely erased my profile from all dating apps, I think there the girls don't upload such provocative photos so I normally don't get that aroused. It does seem sometimes like a huge waste of time though.

Oh and just 5 MG of taladafil / cyalis works great for me. I was able to fuck and cum 3 times this Saturday in a FKK in Berlin. But since I'm that young, I'm very worried to get addicted to those drugs early so I definitely would prefer to stop needing them at least for a couple of decades.

Thanks for this thread BTW, it has been one of the most useful things I've ever read on the internet, it is so important for a male to be able to get a hard dick. And as I said, I'll report about my own performance in 6 months.

John Dough

06-30-22, 18:12

Natural ways to optimize your testosterone levels are to get enough sleep, do resistance exercises, get enough zinc, magnesium and vitamin D3. It also helps to reduce body fat levels if you are overweight and to avoid sugar in your diet.

https://www.poliquingroup.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/934/Five_Simple_Ways_to_Raise_Testosterone_Levels_for_.aspx

"Five Simple Ways to Raise Testosterone Levels".

"a 1996 study found that young men with normal T status who avoided getting zinc in their diets for 5 months experienced a dramatic drop in total T of more than 50 percent. Giving zinc gluconate over the same period to older men who had low T resulted in doubling the men's T levels".

"Similarly, more recent data support the relationship between normal T and higher zinc, and conversely low zinc and low T, which puts men at risk of male menopause. It's MUCH more common than people realize. Lack of zinc makes both sexes infertile and increases cancer risk significantly".

https://pleijsalon.com/evidence-of-red-and-near-infrared-light-therapy-for-increasing-testosterone-in-men/

"In an initial study in 1939, it was found that men's testosterone levels went up by 120 percent when the participants' chests were exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light".

https://anabolicmen.com/vitamin-d-testosterone/

"Vitamin D is actually not even a vitamin. It's a steroid hormone, mistakenly named as a vitamin. This hormone D regulates more than 1,000 bodily functions, including fertility, growth, hormone secretion, and sexual function. If your serum vitamin D levels are too low, more than 1,000 bodily functions are also somewhat impaired".

"Studies tell us that: 1. Men with low vitamin D levels are much more likely to have low testosterone levels when compared to men with adequate amounts of the vitamin. 2. Healthy men who decide to supplement with low dose vitamin D, can expect to have around 25% more testosterone in their bloodstream after a year of supplementation".

http://menprovement.com/magnesium-and-testosterone/

"There is plenty of peer-reviewed scientific evidence to back up the claim that proper magnesium supplementation does indeed increase testosterone levels in men. There are also countless bodybuilders, athletes, and world-class trainers who swear by magnesium supplementation for significant testosterone increases".

Aureliano16

07-05-22, 10:04

I already started with 200 µg of vitamin K2 MK-7 daily but I was wondering if it's advised to also take Magnesium at the same time? Or better to just wait to finish the Vitamin K2 and then start with the magnesium?

John Dough

07-05-22, 18:17

You can take magnesium at the same time as vitamin K2. Don't wait.

Vitamin K2 is fat soluble so it might improve absorption if you take it with food that contains fat. Magnesium can be taken with or without food. Magnesium is calming, so some people take it at night as a sleep aid. Large doses of magnesium can cause diarrhea, so I prefer to take smaller doses a few times a day with food.

One bottle of vitamin K2 MK7 should bring your levels up enough to last a few years. It is stored in the liver. Pay attention to how clean your teeth feel. That is your indicator of whether it is working. If you lose the clean teeth effect you may need more K2, or possibly zinc, which is also used up in the process.

Magnesium should be taken on an on-going basis. Once the K2 starts loosening calcium plaque from your arteries, you will need lots of magnesium to remove it from the body, presumably through the kidneys. Magnesium is stored in the muscles. If your levels get very low you might get muscle cramps.

John Dough

07-05-22, 22:12

I am naturally / genetically slim so my bad nutrition and sedentarism didn't manifest physically in being fatSometimes being naturally slim is due to celiac disease, or just an intolerance to eating grain. Another possible cause is zinc deficiency, which reduces your body's ability to create digestive enzymes. You can get zinc from eating oysters, taking a supplement, or spreading zinc oxide ointment on your skin.

And the problem of me not being able to cum is linked to losing the erection in the middle of the act.
I found vitamin D3 to be helpful with maintaining an erection. You can get it for free by exposing your skin to the sun. All it takes is ten minutes per day if you do it around noon when the sun is strongest. Don't wash for several hours after. It takes time for the vitamin D3 to be absorbed through the skin. You could take a supplement instead if you want to prevent wrinkles, but it will probably take longer.

after some minutes my erection goes away and if I try to focus on cumming it just makes it worse.
Anxiety can make things worse. Magnesium is helpful for that. Magnesium is also a vasodilator that can make your erections harder.

I have finally quitted porn. Right now I feel great. But my ED is still bad. I've been on porn since I was 17 or something like that. So it's a lot of years on that shit. Oh and just 5 MG of taladafil / cyalis works great for me. I was able to fuck and cum 3 times this Saturday in a FKK in Berlin. But since I'm that young, I'm very worried to get addicted to those drugs early so I definitely would prefer to stop needing themConsider giving your body a rest. The more often you cum, the harder it is to do again. Men with premature ejaculation can last longer by masturbating before going for a date.

John Dough

08-05-22, 16:48

Several years ago when I had ED, I tried taking Swedish Flower Pollen Extract. About two weeks after taking two capsules per day, my semen volume had doubled and the number of contractions during ejaculation doubled from 6 to 12. When the bottle was empty I quit taking it and I quickly went back to the previous amount. Recently I started counting contractions again and I am consistently getting 12 now. I attribute this to the decalcifying effect of vitamin K2 and magnesium. I assume the semen volume also doubled, though the change happened so gradually that I didn't notice.

https://njurology.com/ejaculation-what-to-expect-as-you-age/

"What happens to ejaculations as we age? Ejaculation and orgasm often become less intense, with diminished force, trajectory and volume. What was once an intense climax with a substantial volume of semen that could be forcefully ejaculated gives way to a lackluster experience with a small volume of semen weakly dribbled out the penis. The aging prostate and seminal vesicles produce less fluid; additionally the ducts that drain the genital fluids can become clogged".

Calcium deposits occur not only in the arteries and on the teeth, but also in all soft tissue in the body, including the prostate. That is not old age, that is nutritional deficiency of vitamin K2 and magnesium.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5363389_Calcifications_in_prostate_and_ejaculatory_system_a_study_on_298_consecutive_whole_mount_sections_of_prostate_from_radical_prostatectomy_or_cystoprostatectomy_specimens

"Calcifications in the prostate and ejaculatory system were common, and their frequency in our series (of 298 specimens) is as follows: 88.6% (264/298) of prostates, 58.1% (173/298) of seminal vesicles, and 17.1% (51/298) of ejaculatory ducts".

https://laddmcnamara.com/2019/05/14/vitamin-k2-reverses-arterial-stiffness-and-osteoporosis/

"Numerous animal studies have shown that vitamin K2 prevents and reverses arterial calcification. . . . the most common cause of erectile dysfunction".

Lamboos

08-05-22, 18:00

Recently came across an interesting article on Psychology Today about the growing problem of.

Porn-induced erectile dysfunction. While ED is often associated with middle-aged and older men, a.

"growing number of young, healthy Internet pornography users are complaining of delayed.

Ejaculation, inability to be turned on by real partners, and sluggish erections. ".

The problem is physiological not psychological. As with any stimulation you give your brain, at.

First it gives you a lot of pleasure, but eventually the brain gets used to it, even numb to it. It's like if.

You love chocolate ice cream; if you started eating it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, after a couple.

Of weeks it would stop giving you pleasure, and it might even start disgusting you. Here's the more.

Scientific explanation:

Recent behavioral addiction research suggests that the loss of libido and performance.

Occur because heavy users are numbing their brain's normal response to pleasure. Years.

Of overriding the natural limits of libido with intense stimulation desensitize the user's.

Response to a neurochemical called dopamine.

Dopamine is behind motivation, "wanting" and all addictions. It drives the search for.

Rewards. We get little spurts of it every time we bump into anything potentially.

Rewarding, novel, surprising, or even anxiety-producing.

Animal models have established that both sexual desire and erections arise from.

Dopamine signals. Normally, dopamine-producing nerve cells in the reward circuitry.

Activate the sexual (libido) centers of the hypothalamus, which in turn activate the.

Erection centers in the spinal cord, which send nerve impulses to the genitalia. A steady.

Stream of nerve impulses, which release nitric oxide into the penis and its blood vessels.

Maintain an erection.

Nitric oxide in turn stimulates the blood vessel dilator cGMP, the on / off switch for.

Engorgement and erection. The more cGMP is available the more durable the erection.

So, the pathway from the brain to an erection is:

Reward circuitry (dopamine) hypothalamus spinal cord nerves penis.

Erections start with dopamine and end with cGMP. Sexual enhancement drugs work by.

Inhibiting the breakdown of cGMP, thus allowing it to accumulate in the penis. Yet if.

The patient's brain isn't producing enough signals in the first place, ED drugs will not.

Increase libido or pleasure even if they (sometimes) produce an erection.

In the case of age-related erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular conditions or diabetes, the.

Primary weak link tends to be the nerves, blood vessels, and penis. However, for men.

With porn-induced erectile dysfunction, the weak link is not the penis, but rather the.

Desensitized dopamine system in the brain.

In the last decade or so, addiction researchers have discovered that too much dopamine.

Stimulation has a paradoxical effect. The brain decreases its ability to respond to.

Dopamine signals (desensitization). This occurs with all addictions, both chemical and.

Natural. In some porn users, the response to dopamine is dropping so low that they can't.

Achieve an erection without constant hits of dopamine via the Internet.

The solution to those suffering from porn-induced ED is to "reboot" the brain by abstaining from.

Porn and masturbation for several months.

Original Link - https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/health/porn-induced-ed/

By the way, the above one is a great site for a lot of information that can be useful for men.

Travv

08-05-22, 18:05

It should not be surprising to learn that the gradual accumulation of iron in the male body should result in undesirable health consequences. After full childhood growth is achieved males accumulate 1 milligram of excess iron per day, which is largely stored in the liver and attached to hemoglobin in red blood cells. By middle age a male has twice as much stored in in his body than an equally aged female who menstruates to control iron. The result is that a male at age 40 has double the risk for diabetes, cancer and heart disease as female of the same age.

With that said, as men approach middle age they might be losing sex drive and feel terribly fatigued. These symptoms may be due to tired iron-overloaded blood. Testosterone shots may remedy desire but not deal with the root of the problem.

The antidote is blood donation, or alternatively blood letting (sometimes called venesection or phlebotomy). A unit of blood contains 250 milligrams of iron. For iron overloaded males, a call to the Red Cross to find out where the next blood drive is taking place and three or four blood donations later one's sex life may reappear.

In one study, among 20 male blood donors tested, 8 had low testosterone. Alcohol Alcoholism 1987.

In a search of published medical literature, iron depletion via blood donation or blood-letting has been reported to facilitate resumption of normal sexual activity since 1979. Nouvelle Presse Medicale 1979 Though it is obvious that blood letting was largely practiced through the centuries and reduction of iron stores via blood-letting must have invigorated impotent males despondent over their condition long before such cases were reported in medical journals.

Low testosterone is called hypogonadism that produces symptoms such as erectile dysfunction, inability to ejaculate and reduced sex drive aka libido.

These symptoms are often seen among diabetics who are oblivious to that fact that both high blood sugar and decline in sex drive are due to iron accumulation. Journal Sexual Medicine 2008.

Depletion of iron from the body usually resolves glucose intolerance and impotence. Annals New York Academy Science 1988.

Full article: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2015/10/bill-sardi/to-boost-testosterone/.

John Dough

08-13-22, 04:47

Thanks for the feedback.

So Mr Dough has been a lifeline.

Every 3 days I also take D3 in addition to the K2 and Magnesium.

Been working great. Mind and body has been on sex a lot.

Got genetic testing done and they said I am at an increased risk for coronary artery disease and I noticed that when I go to he dentist they get rid of a lot of hard plaque and I'm sure that would be in my arteries. I have noticed the build up has not been there on my teeth since I started this.

Besides the hard penis I have and boners that look more like my younger days I am of the belief this is probably going to add quality years to my life.

I would think that any one who reads this thread would do yourself well to jump on this. It really seems to be a huge health benefit.

I thought I knew a good bit about nutrition and supplementation but had never heard of K2 before reading this thread. Being a born skeptic my initial reaction was that this was probably one of the many anecdotal bullshit ED cures. Then I went down the rabbit hole of research and discovered how significant K2 is and how nearly everyone is deficient in it. People are taking calcium for bone health to avoid osteoporosis not realizing that a K2 deficiency will cause that supplemental calcium to skip the bones and go straight to the arteries. My research also showed me how common magnesium deficiency is. Given that ED can be an early warning sign of clogged arteries (I've got a family history of heart attacks) all of this got my attention.

Two weeks ago I started taking 200 mcg of K2 (MK7) and 400 MG of magnesium, half in AM and half in PM. Very quickly noticed more morning wood and increased stiffness. Thinking this was probably just placebo affect I tested out discontinuing my daily Cialis that I've used for a couple of years. When I've gone off Cialis in the past erection frequency and quality dropped off significantly and quickly. Not this time. If I didn't know better I'd think I was still on the daily Cialis. I presume this is an effect of the magnesium since the K2 decalcification of the artery process should take a lot longer than two weeks.

Whenever I see someone report this kind of experience I'm always curious about their specifics, so here are mine. Mid-fifties, reasonably healthy, pretty good diet, reasonable exercise but nothing crazy, bloodwork all pretty normal. Could lose 15-20 pounds to get to ideal weight but overall reasonably healthy middle aged guy.

So thanks for sharing the original post John Dough, very helpful indeed!

Vitrea

08-21-22, 23:44

John Dough. Thank you for starting this thread and thanks to others for limiting the thread to their own experiences and discussions based on science and published literature. Kudos.

OldSchool318

08-24-22, 06:48

Been doing the Dough routine for 3 months maybe 4.

D3 magnesium and k2 take the k2 and d3 every 3 days but mag everyday.

Feel very healthy and calmer with this regimen as well. Been meeting more ladies for sex and working on ways to seduce them.

Boners been great, also disagree with the porn as I have been sending girls I know porn when I know they like it and it is an aphrodisiac for them. I have had quite a few freebies being in chats and sharing porn especially lesbo porn to start.

Went down to my local swingers club and fucked the girl I brought in front of others. Did well, fucked another girl later who got excited and watched. Both in their 40's Gringas but goood fucks.

Feel mentally much healthier.

Thanks Mr Dough.

John Dough

08-30-22, 21:41

disagree with the porn as I have been sending girls I know porn when I know they like it and it is an aphrodisiac for them. I have had quite a few freebies being in chats and sharing porn especially lesbo porn to start.In my experience, viewing porn doesn't cause ED. Masturbating excessively causes ED. The problem is that some guys get addicted to masturbating to porn. It is then difficult to view porn without masturbating, so it is best to give up porn, at least until they kick the habit. The penis isn't designed to be used all day every day. It needs a rest. If you ran down your phone battery watching videos, would you try to use it again when it was 5% charged, or would you wait until it is 100% before using it? I suspect that frequent sex using drugs to force an erection would also cause ED.

There are two main issues. Some guys masturbate several times per day. Some do edging. Some do both. In my case, I used to do edging for hours at a time, often long enough to induce pain. There is a web site that promotes edging to improve erectile function. In their forum there are many comments from members who physically injured themselves doing it and now have ED. Others complain that they can masturbate 10 times per day but can't get it up with a real woman. Some use a very tight grip to force an erection while masturbating. No vagina can match it. The trick is to totally quit masturbating and sex until you have recharged your battery to 100%. This might take a few months. Then choose whether you would rather have sex with a woman or masturbate.

The flip side of this issue is that those with premature ejaculation can increase their staying power by masturbating just before going to meet a woman. It is best to crank one out as quickly as possible to avoid the ED effect of edging. This will work for guys who don't have any difficulty getting an erection, but might be a problem for those who do.

John Dough

08-30-22, 23:54

There are different forms of vitamin K2. The form that is stored in the liver and in animal fat is MK-4. The form produced by fermentation from Natto bacteria is MK-7. European style fermented cheese has mostly MK-9 from a different bacteria. There are two forms of supplements. Most are MK-7 that is produced from Natto bacteria. The dosage is measured in micrograms (mcg). There is also a supplement of MK-4 that is synthetically produced in a laboratory. The dosage is much higher. It is measured in milligrams (MG). I tried the MK-4 supplement first, reasoning that it is in the same form that is stored in the liver. However, I didn't get the desired results from it. MK-7 gave me the clean teeth effect but MK-4 didn't. I believe they got something wrong in the laboratory and the molecule is not identical. There was also a study that showed the same thing.

https://laddmcnamara.com/2019/05/14/vitamin-k2-reverses-arterial-stiffness-and-osteoporosis/

"In a study comparing MK-4 and MK-7, subjects were given a single dose of 420 mcg of MK-4 or MK-7. MK-4 was not detectable in the serum of any subject at any point in time. Whereas, MK-7 was well absorbed, and reached maximal serum level at 6 hours after intake. MK-7 was still detectable in the blood up to 48 hours after the initial dose, albeit at low levels".

"The subjects were also given a daily dose of 60 micrograms of MK-4 or MK-7 for seven days. Again, a rise in MK-4 levels was not detectable in any subject throughout the study period. However, 60 mcg of MK-7 significantly increased serum MK-7 levels in all subjects. It only requires 45 mcg per day of MK-7 to activate osteocalcin".

From these results they conclude that MK-7 is more bioavailable than MK-4. I believe that is true for the supplement, but not necessarily for natural food sources of MK-4. I have read online reviews where people said they got the clean teeth effect from high vitamin butter oil supplements. Emu oil supplements should do the same thing. However, the MK-7 supplements are more readily available. You should be able to find them in your local drug store or health food store. For those who don't like swallowing pills, Natto can be found at Japanese food stores or Asian supermarkets. However, the taste and consistency are said to be unappetizing. High vitamin butter oil is available in bulk as a food product. Duck fat is readily available in large cities. It is a fair source of natural vitamin K2 MK-4. It has a high smoke point, so is good for cooking with.

Vitamin D3 supplements are now available with added K2. That can reduce the number of pills you need to take if you want both vitamins. Both are helpful for erectile function. Check the label since some D3 supplements add vitamin K1 instead of K2. Look for K2 MK-7. Vitamin D3 and K2 are both fat soluble. They are stored in the liver. You don't have to take them every day. Once you build up your levels, you can stop taking them for awhile. Vitamin D3 is naturally obtained from exposing skin to sunshine. A few months exposure in the summer can provide enough D3 to last the rest of the year, if you don't use sunscreen. In my experience, one bottle of vitamin K2 supplements can provide enough to last a few years, based on how long the clean teeth effect lasts. Vitamin D3 is converted in the body to another form. This process uses up magnesium.

John Dough

08-31-22, 01:09

Magnesium supplements are a trade-off. Magnesium oxide is less bio available, but it is also a higher dose per pill. Magnesium citrate is more available but lower dose. I use magnesium glycinate. It is the most bio available, but also lowest dose per pill. I choose it because I tend to get diarrhea from large doses of magnesium. This way I can take smaller doses throughout the day. Read the label. There are some products labelled magnesium bis-glycinate that have both the glycinate and oxide form. Magnesium should be taken every day. Somewhere around 200 to 300 MG would be the minimum daily dose to have much effect. I currently take about 400 to 800 MG, depending on how tight my muscles feel that day. People who eat a lot of meat find that magnesium supplements reduce constipation. For those who don't like taking pills, there is a product called Natural Calm. It is a powdered form of magnesium citrate that you dissolve in a drink. Magnesium can be taken at night as a sleep aid. A good natural source of magnesium is plant based protein powder. It also has trace minerals. These are often made from grain and pea protein and sweetened with stevia. For a plain unsweetened product, pumpkin seed protein powder is good. Add it to a smoothie. Because of the protein content, these powders don't cause diarrhea like magnesium supplements.

Magnesium is stored in the muscles. It helps muscles to relax. If your muscle levels are high you will feel very limber. If your muscle levels are low your muscles will feel tight and you might get cramps. Magnesium is used in processing vitamin D3 to the active form. You will need more magnesium if taking vitamin D3 supplements or if you get natural D3 from summer sunshine. If you take vitamin K2 after being deficient, it will start a process of decalcification that will clear the plaque from your arteries, teeth and soft tissues. This process uses up magnesium. You will need to take more magnesium until all the excess calcium is removed from your body. This might take years, depending on how bad your case is. Zinc is also somewhat depleted during this process.

Zinc is stored in the muscles. You can take a smaller dose every day (10 to 15 MG) or take a bigger dose (50 MG) for a month or two and then take a few months off. That way you don't have to take as many pills. Or you could eat oysters regularly. Zinc is balanced with copper, so it is a good idea to take a supplement that has both. Oysters have both. Pumpkin seed protein powder has zinc, copper and other minerals. Gray hair is thought to be caused by a deficiency of copper. Dr Berg sells a trace mineral supplement that has a good ratio of various trace minerals.

Lamboos

08-31-22, 05:03

In my experience, viewing porn doesn't cause ED. Masturbating excessively causes ED. The problem is that some guys get addicted to masturbating to porn. It is then difficult to view porn without masturbating, so it is best to give up porn, at least until they kick the habit. The penis isn't designed to be used all day every day. It needs a rest. If you ran down your phone battery watching videos, would you try to use it again when it was 5% charged, or would you wait until it is 100% before using it? I suspect that frequent sex using drugs to force an erection would also cause ED.

There are two main issues. Some guys masturbate several times per day. Some do edging. Some do both. In my case, I used to do edging for hours at a time, often long enough to induce pain. There is a web site that promotes edging to improve erectile function. In their forum there are many comments from members who physically injured themselves doing it and now have ED. Others complain that they can masturbate 10 times per day but can't get it up with a real woman. Some use a very tight grip to force an erection while masturbating. No vagina can match it. The trick is to totally quit masturbating and sex until you have recharged your battery to 100%. This might take a few months. Then choose whether you would rather have sex with a woman or masturbate.

The flip side of this issue is that those with premature ejaculation can increase their staying power by masturbating just before going to meet a woman. It is best to crank one out as quickly as possible to avoid the ED effect of edging. This will work for guys who don't have any difficulty getting an erection, but might be a problem for those who do.I guess, to each his own. But I would disagree and also it becomes really difficult to differentiate between the effects of watching porn and masturbation as far as ED is concerned, because in most cases both go hand in hand with each other (no pun intended). It is just like how it is difficult to determine if HIV spreads through oral sex alone because in most cases, where oral sex is involved it eventually leads to vaginal or anal penetration. So it is hard to determine if the transmission happened because of the oral or vaginal penetration. Viewing porn may not have physical effects but it certainly screws up with the mental aspects of the brain's dopamine levels. This is also why you find it difficult to jack off to the same porn again and again. Once that dopamine hit is over, you need new variety to stimulate your brain. This is why most of us spend hours looking for that one good clip or some folks turn to even more extreme aspects of porn to get that dopamine reward back. The carefully crafted angles, scenes and performance in porn cannot be matched in real sex which is mostly a vanilla experience. Also porn leads to this bizarre third party viewing experience where you are viewing two people having sex from a third party perspective rather than from a first party pov. Some researchers have attributed this to a sort of voyeurism being developed in individuals where they get off watching other people have sex and this does screw up real life one to one experiences because your brain is so conditioned to a certain 'voyeuristic' viewing perspective. A similar but unrelated reason is why many people can't climax when they get a handjob from a masseuse etc because their brains are so conditioned to the idiosyncratic way in which they do it themselves (grip, stroking, technique, torque vs up and down motion, speed). I did lay off porn for a while after nearly a decade or more of daily viewing and the results have been quite surprising. Harder erections, more morning wood, a small but good improvement in size when erect and more responsive to stimuli which wouldn't have been the case earlier. Though I do have to admit I did relapse. Even if it was some sort of mental placebo effect, it is a placebo I would gladly accept. But getting off porn is not easy, especially if you consume it daily. That instant gratification at the tip of your fingers is too hard to resist for many including me. But I definitely want to kick that habit.

John Dough

09-24-22, 01:19

Just a reminder of how vitamin K2 can unclog your arteries, preventing ED and death by heart attack.

BobBlack

09-24-22, 17:46

I have been taking K2 and D3 as supplements along with magnesium and I find quite a few of the comments I've experienced like smoother cleaner teeth apart from that nothing else really. I have only started using them for the last 8 weeks. As far as ED is concerned I've found that even taking Kamagra doesn't even have the same reaction as it did say five years ago. The thought of being with a woman who I know to be a prostitute is another turn off for me and results in a complete waste of money and time as that kind of situation does nothing for me sexually. Using dating apps are another way to test you out to see if the K2 D3 and Mag are working. By that I mean I have been fortunate enough to have connected to a few ladies around the same age as me at the time in our mid 60's and found that it's all about attraction, and then the chase to get them into bed and when you do no Kamagra or Viagra is necessary as they turn you on. Is it a mental block that lots of us suffer from this or is it blocked veins that are full of plaque built up through the years and after speaking to friends they have the same problem of weak ejaculation, watery grey fluid, but none of us have bad prostate results. I honestly wish we could all have a cure that is cheaper than the drugs and would allow us to be as we were some 40 years ago.

Travv

09-24-22, 18:54

GlyNAC supplementation reverses aging hallmarks in aging humans.

A randomized, double blind human clinical trial conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that supplementation with GlyNAC – a combination of glycine and and-acetylcysteine – improves many age-associated defects in older humans and powerfully promotes healthy aging. This is relevant because until now, there have been no solutions toward improving many of these age-related declines in people.

Published in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, the study shows that older humans taking GlyNAC for 16-weeks improved many characteristic defects of aging. This includes oxidative stress, glutathione deficiency and multiple aging hallmarks affecting mitochondrial dysfunction, mitophagy, inflammation, insulin resistance, endothelial dysfunction, genomic damage, stem cell fatigue and cellular senescence. These were associated with improvements in muscle strength, gait speed, exercise capacity, waist circumference and blood pressure.

"This is the first randomized clinical trial of GlyNAC supplementation in older humans, and it found that a wide variety of age-associated abnormalities improved in older adults supplemented with GlyNAC, while no improvements were seen in those receiving placebo," said corresponding author Dr. Rajagopal Sekhar, professor of medicine. Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Baylor.

The improvements in oxidative stress, glutathione levels and mitochondrial function in the muscle tissue of older humans taking GlyNAC were similar to the improvements in organs such as the heart, liver and kidneys of aged mice supplemented with GlyNAC as reported in the researchers' recent publication. Taken together, the results of these studies show that GlyNAC supplementation can improve these defects in many different organs of the body. "GlyNAC supplementation in aging mice increased their length of life mice by 24% said Sekhar. "Gait speed is reported to be associated with survival in older humans. Our randomized clinical trial found a significant improvement in gait speed in older humans supplemented with GlyNAC. This raises the interesting question of whether GlyNAC supplementation could have implications for survival in people".

Full article: https://www.bcm.edu/news/glynac-supplementation-reverses-aging-hallmarks-in-aging-humans.

I bought some NAC and Glycine from Life Extension Foundation (LEF) since it didn't cost that much. I take 1 NAC and 1 Glycine capsule with breakfast and and again at dinner, along with Vitamin K, Magnesium and Vitamin see. Cheaper than going to a hospital with a heart attack. See:

What Are the Benefits of NAC Supplements? https://www.lifeextension.com/wellness/supplements/benefits-nac-supplements.

I have been taking K2 and D3 as supplements along with magnesium and I find quite a few of the comments I've experienced like smoother cleaner teeth apart from that nothing else really. I have only started using them for the last 8 weeks. As far as ED is concerned I've found that even taking Kamagra doesn't even have the same reaction as it did say five years ago. The thought of being with a woman who I know to be a prostitute is another turn off for me and results in a complete waste of money and time as that kind of situation does nothing for me sexually. Using dating apps are another way to test you out to see if the K2 D3 and Mag are working. By that I mean I have been fortunate enough to have connected to a few ladies around the same age as me at the time in our mid 60's and found that it's all about attraction, and then the chase to get them into bed and when you do no Kamagra or Viagra is necessary as they turn you on. Is it a mental block that lots of us suffer from this or is it blocked veins that are full of plaque built up through the years and after speaking to friends they have the same problem of weak ejaculation, watery grey fluid, but none of us have bad prostate results. I honestly wish we could all have a cure that is cheaper than the drugs and would allow us to be as we were some 40 years ago.

PedroMorales

09-24-22, 21:23

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d-and-vitamin-k

I eat a lot of vitamin K. For a start, all of my veg, and I eat a lot of veg, is fermented. The problem is 5 a day no longer applies, as most store bought fruit and veg is imported (no matter where you live, it is imported). Similarly, the good is gone out of animals.

The bottom line is we are broken down with age. Though I am still fit and healthy, and exercise regularly, the flexibility of youth is gone. When younger, much younger, I could play sport all day, take the rough and tumble and get back up. Those days are gone. I can't even jump up on a little wall teenagers jump over with ease.

Our world has changed and so have we. Our food is shot, women don't know how to cook or care to cook, and our testo levels are through the floor.

"Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. ".
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John Dough

09-27-22, 21:30

I have been taking K2 and D3 as supplements along with magnesium and I find quite a few of the comments I've experienced like smoother cleaner teeth apart from that nothing else really. I have only started using them for the last 8 weeks.For me, the clean teeth effect occurred after about two weeks of daily K2 MK7 supplementation. I didn't start to notice improvements in erections until three months after I started K2. It began with a return to getting morning wood. Then, over time, I noticed more spontaneous erections. Things continued to improve for three years. The benefits were generally in an improved ability to achieve an erection. I reversed about 30 years of decline. This is in my sixties, after getting chest pains and numbness in the left arm, so your case may be different. It took a lifetime to clog the arteries, so it can take a few years to unclog them.

With vitamin D3 I didn't start to notice improved erections until taking it daily for one month. The biggest improvement was in the ability to maintain an existing erection. Individual results may depend on one's levels when starting supplementation. Some research suggests it is necessary to reach an optimum higher level before changes will occur, at least for testosterone. Studies show older people are more likely to be deficient in vitamin D3 and also B12. I didn't notice improved erections from B12, but seem to feel better overall. I like the sublingual tablets that dissolve under the tongue. B12 is the only B vitamin that is stored in the body. I take a bottle of it once per year.

Before I took K2 and magnesium I would get 6 contractions during ejaculation. Now I get 12. Count yours sometime. Studies show most older men have a calcified prostate. This can cause weak ejaculation. Vitamin K2 and magnesium can also decalcify the prostate and other organs, not just arteries. Thin, gray semen may indicate a zinc deficiency.

https://patients.smarterhealth.sg/the-7-colors-of-sperm-and-how-they-affect-male-fertility/

"Watery sperm indicates a symptom of male fertility due to insufficient zinc intake".

John Dough

09-28-22, 02:07

Though I am still fit and healthy, and exercise regularly, the flexibility of youth is gone.If you increase your muscle storage levels of magnesium, you will feel more flexible. Calcium makes the muscles contract and magnesium makes them relax. It might take high doses to achieve this if you have been deficient for a long time or if you are heavily calcified. Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. Some people take epsom salt baths to relieve tight muscles. Supposedly you absorb the magnesium through the skin. That method can be used in addition to supplements to get higher doses.

ChuchoLoco

09-28-22, 02:26

If you increase your muscle storage levels of magnesium, you will feel more flexible. Calcium makes the muscles contract and magnesium makes them relax. It might take high doses to achieve this if you have been deficient for a long time or if you are heavily calcified. Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. Some people take epsom salt baths to relieve tight muscles. Supposedly you absorb the magnesium through the skin. That method can be used in addition to supplements to get higher doses.This discussion is awesome and some great advice as well as explanations on vitamins and effects. I drink a lot of milk, I know that I shouldn't but I love instant coffee in 100% milk as well as milk in my cereal and smoothies. Could this be why I get extremely stiff and sore even though I workout regularly at 70 or just part of getting old? I think my ED stems from sleep problems that I am finally getting under control. I have MG supply that I got for some forgotten reason so I guess I should just try it and see but you guys seem much more in tune so I thought to ask.

Lamboos

09-28-22, 05:03

John Dough

09-28-22, 05:04

I drink a lot of milk, I know that I shouldn't but I love instant coffee in 100% milk as well as milk in my cereal and smoothies. Could this be why I get extremely stiff and sore even though I workout regularly at 70 or just part of getting old? I think my ED stems from sleep problems that I am finally getting under control.Milk contains too much calcium for adults. Read the book "Death by Calcium". Your body uses up magnesium in the process of removing the excess calcium. It is very easy to get too much calcium. It is very difficult to get enough magnesium. This is probably why you get stiff and sore. It is not about getting old. It is about nutritional imbalance. If your sleep problem is insomnia, magnesium will help with that. The most common cause of old age ED is arterial calcification, due to deficiency of vitamin K2 and magnesium, and too much calcium. It is also the most common cause of death by heart attack.

Since you are drinking smoothies, I suggest you add a vegan protein powder. They are a good food source of magnesium and other minerals. Pumpkin seed protein powder is a good one, though rice and pea protein is easier to find. Also add some flax seed. It contains omega 3 oil. Most seeds and nuts contain too much omega 6 oil, which is inflammatory and can cause achy joints and stiff muscles. Omega 3 is anti-inflammatory. Use whole flax seeds if mixing in a blender, since ground flax goes bad very quickly.

John Dough

09-28-22, 05:43

An interesting article for the older folks here. Worth a read, though there is nothing that is going to blow your mind.

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/how-the-worlds-oldest-porn-star-keeps-it-up-for-so-long/news-story/7d1b54eabb8d2dba701c952b6ac7ce3eThe article is about an 82 year old Japanese man from Tokyo who became a porn star at age 70. He attributes his success to eating eggs every day, served raw on a bed of rice, a common breakfast dish in Japan. Eggs are a very nutritious food. They contain everything needed to grow a chicken. The yolks are a fair source of vitamin K2 and other fat soluble vitamins. Eating them raw supposedly makes them easier to digest and is only risky if the shell is cracked. Raw eggs are good in a smoothie.

Not mentioned in the article is that Japan has the longest average life expectancy of major industrial countries. Another common dish served in Japan is Natto, fermented soybeans. It is the highest food source of vitamin K2. Japan also has the lowest ratio of calcium to magnesium in the diet, and the lowest death rate from coronary heart disease as shown on the attached graph.

ChuchoLoco

09-28-22, 15:01

Milk contains too much calcium for adults. Read the book "Death by Calcium". Your body uses up magnesium in the process of removing the excess calcium. It is very easy to get too much calcium. It is very difficult to get enough magnesium. This is probably why you get stiff and sore. It is not about getting old. It is about nutritional imbalance. If your sleep problem is insomnia, magnesium will help with that. The most common cause of old age ED is arterial calcification, due to deficiency of vitamin K2 and magnesium, and too much calcium. It is also the most common cause of death by heart attack.

Since you are drinking smoothies, I suggest you add a vegan protein powder. They are a good food source of magnesium and other minerals. Pumpkin seed protein powder is a good one, though rice and pea protein is easier to find. Also add some flax seed. It contains omega 3 oil. Most seeds and nuts contain too much omega 6 oil, which is inflammatory and can cause achy joints and stiff muscles. Omega 3 is anti-inflammatory. Use whole flax seeds if mixing in a blender, since ground flax goes bad very quickly.OK, thanks for the advice JD! Will wean myself off of the milk like a pup hahaha and start up with the MG too. Probably need to cut down on the peanut butter too, no sugar type but still lots of oil. Will add Omega 3 or use flax seed. It is an amazing thing, lots of good things from such a small seed. E. g. Fiber.

Nice to read and learn something here. You do the site good! Thanks again!

SomaRas180

09-29-22, 14:27

What would be the daily requirement of magnesium, D3, K2 for a 44 year old guy suffering from Sudden loss of Erection, and even after trying a lot it won't get erected back during sex.

John Dough

09-29-22, 19:08

after speaking to friends they have the same problem of weak ejaculation, watery grey fluid, but none of us have bad prostate results.https://www.issm.info/sexual-health-qa/should-men-be-concerned-about-watery-semen-does-it-affect-their-fertility

"Semen might become thin and watery when a man has a low sperm count (oligospermia). A man might have watery semen if he doesn't get enough zinc in his diet. Zinc is an important nutrient for sperm production".

https://www.metromaleclinic.com/home-remedies-for-treating-thin-and-watery-semen/

"Zinc is an important mineral whose deficiency can cause fertility related problems including watery semen. Deficiency of Zinc can also lead to lower production of testosterone in the body which results in lower sex drive. Lack of selenium also causes the semen to become watery".

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325058

"Watery semen can occur due to low sperm count, lifestyle factors, and nutritional deficiencies. Zinc is an important nutrient that supports many essential bodily functions, such as DNA synthesis, fighting off infections, wound healing, and reproduction. Zinc also plays a role in healthy sperm production".

https://www.cnyfertility.com/zinc-and-sperm/

"zinc supplementation may significantly increase semen volume, sperm motility, and the percentage of normal sperm morphology. Zinc is at its highest concentration in human seminal plasma when compared to any other human tissue. Zinc supplementation has been shown to increase testosterone levels and sperm count for men with low zinc".

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8397047/

"Selenium (Se) is an essential component of selenoenzymes, which have catalytic and antioxidant functions. After Se supplementation, they showed a higher sperm concentration, a higher percentage of sperm with progressive motility, and a higher percentage with normal morphology".

It might be a good idea to take a trace mineral supplement containing zinc and selenium. I like the Dr. Berg Trace Minerals Enhanced complex. You can buy it on Amazon or directly from Dr. Berg. Thorne Research Pic-Mins is also good. Oysters are a good food source of zinc and selenium.

Travv

09-29-22, 20:13

If you are trying to clean out your arteries from built up gunk, you might want to eat Natto as suggested, but I understand the taste is "rotten" because it is made of rotting soybeans. An easier method is to take Natto Serrapeptase capsules available on Amazon for about $20: - A Fibrinolytic enzyme, breaks down blood clotting fibrin in Serrapeptase (serratiopeptidase) is a protein-digesting enzyme isolated from the friendly bacterium Serratia E-15. * How Does It Work: - Reinforces the actions of plasmin, which your body uses to break down the body's blood clotting agent, fibrin, and thereby prevents abnormal thickening of the blood. - Prevents aggregation of red blood cells, because of its clot-busting and blood-thinning properties. *.

Benefits: - Helps support the circulatory system*. - Helps break down non-living tissues that clog the lining of arteries*. - Helps support the immune system*.

I like to take a Natto Serra capsule after eating protein rich foods like pizza, calzones, steak etc to speed up digestion. Also helps keep the undigested cheese or whatever from building up in your stomach and colon, giving you a flatter stomach, IMO.

The article is about an 82 year old Japanese man from Tokyo who became a porn star at age 70. He attributes his success to eating eggs every day, served raw on a bed of rice, a common breakfast dish in Japan. Eggs are a very nutritious food. They contain everything needed to grow a chicken. The yolks are a fair source of vitamin K2 and other fat soluble vitamins. Eating them raw supposedly makes them easier to digest and is only risky if the shell is cracked. Raw eggs are good in a smoothie.

Not mentioned in the article is that Japan has the longest average life expectancy of major industrial countries. Another common dish served in Japan is Natto, fermented soybeans. It is the highest food source of vitamin K2. Japan also has the lowest ratio of calcium to magnesium in the diet, and the lowest death rate from coronary heart disease as shown on the attached graph.

John Dough

09-29-22, 20:54

What would be the daily requirement of magnesium, D3, K2 for a 44 year old guy suffering from Sudden loss of Erection, and even after trying a lot it won't get erected back during sex.What do you mean by sudden loss of erection? Were your erections good until recently and now suddenly they're not, or do you mean you get an erection but then lose it suddenly during sex?

ED caused by clogged arteries has a very slow onset. If you were good until recently, but now aren't, think of what has changed. Have you had an injury, started taking a new prescription drug or started masturbating to porn?

If you are able to get an erection but then lose it during sex, these supplements might help. Quitting porn and masturbation will also help.

Vitamin K2 MK7 should be taken at a dose of about 50 to 200 mcg (micrograms) per day. Supplements are often around 100 mcg.

Vitamin D3 is especially helpful for maintaining an erection during sex. Supplements are usually 800 or 1,000 iu (international units). These are good for a maintenance dose if you are not deficient. If you are deficient, you need more than that. There are some supplements of 5,000 and 10,000 iu but they are not legal in some countries. Try to get somewhere around 2,000 to 5,000 iu. There are supplements that have D3 and K2 MK7 all in one pill. Vitamin D3 is converted in the body to the active form. This process uses up magnesium, so too much vitamin D3 can deplete your magnesium levels. It is important to take magnesium at the same time.

It is difficult to give a dosage for magnesium, since some types of magnesium are better absorbed than others. For example, magnesium oxide is often sold in 500 MG (milligram) pills, but most of it isn't absorbed by the body. The best form is magnesium glycinate but it comes in much smaller doses per pill or capsule (80 to 90 MG) and is more expensive. Read the label. Sometimes they sell something called magnesium bis-glycinate that has a combination of magnesium glycinate and magnesium oxide, to increase the dose per capsule (200 MG) and reduce the price. All forms of magnesium will work. Whatever kind you buy, try to take it at least two or three times per day. I prefer to take it with meals. Magnesium attracts water, so supplements may cause loose bowel movements. This is most likely to happen with the higher doses of the oxide or citrate forms of magnesium. That is why I prefer to take the glycinate form.

SomaRas180

09-30-22, 08:45

What do you mean by sudden loss of erection? Were your erections good until recently and now suddenly they're not, or do you mean you get an erection but then lose it suddenly during sex?

ED caused by clogged arteries has a very slow onset. If you were good until recently, but now aren't, think of what has changed. Have you had an injury, started taking a new prescription drug or started masturbating to porn?

If you are able to get an erection but then lose it during sex, these supplements might help. Quitting porn and masturbation will also help.

Vitamin K2 MK7 should be taken at a dose of about 50 to 200 mcg (micrograms) per day. Supplements are often around 100 mcg.

Vitamin D3 is especially helpful for maintaining an erection during sex. Supplements are usually 800 or 1,000 iu (international units). These are good for a maintenance dose if you are not deficient. If you are deficient, you need more than that. There are some supplements of 5,000 and 10,000 iu but they are not legal in some countries. Try to get somewhere around 2,000 to 5,000 iu. There are supplements that have D3 and K2 MK7 all in one pill. Vitamin D3 is converted in the body to the active form. This process uses up magnesium, so too much vitamin D3 can deplete your magnesium levels. It is important to take magnesium at the same time.

It is difficult to give a dosage for magnesium, since some types of magnesium are better absorbed than others. For example, magnesium oxide is often sold in 500 MG (milligram) pills, but most of it isn't absorbed by the body. The best form is magnesium glycinate but it comes in much smaller doses per pill or capsule (80 to 90 MG) and is more expensive. Read the label. Sometimes they sell something called magnesium bis-glycinate that has a combination of magnesium glycinate and magnesium oxide, to increase the dose per capsule (200 MG) and reduce the price. All forms of magnesium will work. Whatever kind you buy, try to take it at least two or three times per day. I prefer to take it with meals. Magnesium attracts water, so supplements may cause loose bowel movements. This is most likely to happen with the higher doses of the oxide or citrate forms of magnesium. That is why I prefer to take the glycinate form.Thanks a lot John Dough. I get erections but not that hard and suddenly loose erections during sex. I do not masturbate but watch porn atleast for five minutes daily. Now I have ordered the supplements vitamin D3 of 2000 IU, magnesium glycinate and zinc of 242 MG and 10 MG respectively and vitamin k2 of 450 MG. I am planning to take d3 and k2 once in a three days and k2 daily. For how many months I have take these. Shall I stop if the problem is solved.

BobBlack

09-30-22, 14:14

Thanks for that information John I really do appreciate it.

https://www.issm.info/sexual-health-qa/should-men-be-concerned-about-watery-semen-does-it-affect-their-fertility

"Semen might become thin and watery when a man has a low sperm count (oligospermia). A man might have watery semen if he doesn't get enough zinc in his diet. Zinc is an important nutrient for sperm production".

https://www.metromaleclinic.com/home-remedies-for-treating-thin-and-watery-semen/

"Zinc is an important mineral whose deficiency can cause fertility related problems including watery semen. Deficiency of Zinc can also lead to lower production of testosterone in the body which results in lower sex drive. Lack of selenium also causes the semen to become watery".

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325058

"Watery semen can occur due to low sperm count, lifestyle factors, and nutritional deficiencies. Zinc is an important nutrient that supports many essential bodily functions, such as DNA synthesis, fighting off infections, wound healing, and reproduction. Zinc also plays a role in healthy sperm production".

https://www.cnyfertility.com/zinc-and-sperm/

"zinc supplementation may significantly increase semen volume, sperm motility, and the percentage of normal sperm morphology. Zinc is at its highest concentration in human seminal plasma when compared to any other human tissue. Zinc supplementation has been shown to increase testosterone levels and sperm count for men with low zinc".

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8397047/

"Selenium (Se) is an essential component of selenoenzymes, which have catalytic and antioxidant functions. After Se supplementation, they showed a higher sperm concentration, a higher percentage of sperm with progressive motility, and a higher percentage with normal morphology".

It might be a good idea to take a trace mineral supplement containing zinc and selenium. I like the Dr. Berg Trace Minerals Enhanced complex. You can buy it on Amazon or directly from Dr. Berg. Thorne Research Pic-Mins is also good. Oysters are a good food source of zinc and selenium..

John Dough

09-30-22, 16:12

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d-and-vitamin-k

I eat a lot of vitamin K. For a start, all of my veg, and I eat a lot of veg, is fermented. The problem is 5 a day no longer applies, as most store bought fruit and veg is imported (no matter where you live, it is imported). Similarly, the good is gone out of animals.

The article at the link is titled "Is Vitamin D Harmful Without Vitamin K? It discusses how vitamin D3 increases calcium levels and how that may be harmful to people who are deficient in vitamin K2. Before I knew about vitamin K2 I was taking vitamin D3. I had to stop because it was making my symptoms worse of chest pain and numbness in the left arm. That is what prompted me to research the situation and how I found out about vitamin K2. Older people who have any such symptoms should take the K2 without D3 for awhile. The amount of plaque on your teeth can be an indication of how much plaque is in your arteries. Do take magnesium though.

Unfermented vegetables have vitamin K1 but not K2. The amount of vitamin K2 in fermented vegetables depends on the strain of bacteria used to ferment them. The strain used for Natto works best. You can buy it as a Natto starter kit.

John Dough

09-30-22, 17:32

Thanks a lot John Dough. I get erections but not that hard and suddenly loose erections during sex. I do not masturbate but watch porn atleast for five minutes daily. Now I have ordered the supplements vitamin D3 of 2000 IU, magnesium glycinate and zinc of 242 MG and 10 MG respectively and vitamin k2 of 450 MG. I am planning to take d3 and k2 once in a three days and k2 daily. For how many months I have take these. Shall I stop if the problem is solved.There is a high dose vitamin K2 MK-4 (menaquinone-4) supplement that uses a dose of 45 MG (45,000 mcg). Those ones are synthetic and don't work. I tried that one first and never got the clean teeth effect. Later on I tried the low dose 100 mcg vitamin K2 MK-7 made from Natto bacteria fermentation and it gave me the clean teeth effect in about two weeks. It also took away my other bad symptoms. There is also a 45 mcg K2 MK-7 supplement. That one should work. Which one did you order? I don't know of any that have 450 MG or 450 mcg. The important thing is to use the MK-7 supplement, not the MK-4.

https://laddmcnamara.com/2019/05/14/vitamin-k2-reverses-arterial-stiffness-and-osteoporosis/

"supplementation with MK-4 does not cause a detectable rise in MK-4 blood levels, whereas MK-7 is much more bioavailable than MK-4, and the effects of MK-7 supplementation lasts for days".

You will know your vitamin K2 supplement is working if your teeth suddenly feel smooth and clean. For me this happened after about two weeks of taking it every day. This means the plaque is being removed. The same thing will happen in your arteries. You should finish the bottle, which will take a month or two, depending on how many capsules it contains. If you only take it every third day it will take longer to get results. Vitamin K2 is fat soluble and is stored in the liver. After you finish the bottle you can stop taking it, or take it less often. In my case one bottle was enough to last me for years. If you are still getting the clean teeth effect it is still working. If the clean teeth effect stops, you need more K2, or possibly need some zinc, since it is also used in this process. 10 MG of zinc per day is a reasonable dose that you could take for a few months or even longer. It is stored in the muscles.

Vitamin D3 is stored in the liver. I suggest you take the K2 and D3 every day for about a month. Then you can switch to every third day after your levels are built up or if your symptoms are resolved. You will probably need to take D3 longer than K2. If your levels of D3 are low you might need to take it for several months or more. Your doctor can get your levels tested. After your levels are built up you can take a smaller dose or take it less often. You could stop taking it for awhile and then take it again next year.

Magnesium is so difficult to get enough of in the diet I suggest you keep taking it long term. Once you take vitamin K2 and your body starts removing excess calcium you will need more magnesium until all the excess calcium is gone. This could take years if your situation is as bad as mine was. However, you are much younger than I was when I started (sixties). I plan to never stop taking magnesium. It is that important. If you have tight muscles or get muscle cramps that means you are very low in magnesium. Insomnia is also a symptom of low magnesium.

John Dough

09-30-22, 17:57

If you are trying to clean out your arteries from built up gunk, you might want to eat Natto as suggested, but I understand the taste is "rotten" because it is made of rotting soybeans. An easier method is to take Natto Serrapeptase capsules available on Amazon for about $20: - A Fibrinolytic enzyme, breaks down blood clotting fibrin in Serrapeptase (serratiopeptidase) is a protein-digesting enzyme isolated from the friendly bacterium Serratia E-15. * How Does It Work: - Reinforces the actions of plasmin, which your body uses to break down the body's blood clotting agent, fibrin, and thereby prevents abnormal thickening of the blood. - Prevents aggregation of red blood cells, because of its clot-busting and blood-thinning properties. *.
My understanding is that this has a different mode of action than vitamin K2. It removes a different type of material. Arterial plaque from K2 deficiency is composed of 95% calcium and 5% cholesterol. Vitamin K2 activates osteocalcin for bone mineralization and activates matrix GLA protein to inhibit vascular calcification.

Natto Serrapeptase sounds like it would be more useful to prevent blood clots, a common cause of strokes. Strokes due to blood clots are sometimes caused by uric acid crystals from eating too much sugar, alcohol or meat (read the book "Drop Acid" by David Perlmutter). Calcium clogged arteries are another cause of strokes.

For people like me who have difficulty eating bad tasting foods like Natto, vitamin K2 MK-7 supplements are made from Natto bacteria fermentation.

PilotPete

10-03-22, 00:02

John Dough

10-07-22, 16:32

I have been taking K2 and D3 as supplements along with magnesium and I find quite a few of the comments I've experienced like smoother cleaner teeth apart from that nothing else really. after speaking to friends they have the same problem of weak ejaculationWeak ejaculation is caused by prostate calcification. The K2 and magnesium will fix this, but it will take time, possibly years. If you continue to get the clean teeth effect, you are making progress. Excess calcium turns your body to stone, as shown on the bottom link.

https://www.vinmec.com/en/news/health-news/general-health-check/what-is-prostate-calcification-is-it-dangerous/

"Prostate calcification is a disease with a high incidence in middle-aged men. The disease can progress seriously, easily leading to complications of prostatitis, urinary tract obstruction, seriously affecting the quality of life and sex life".

"Prostate calcification may be associated with conditions such as prostate enlargement, prostatitis or prostate cancer".

"According to specialists, the symptoms of this disease include: Weak urine stream, difficulty urinating, painful urination, burning when urinating, frequent urination, frequent urination, or nocturia; Unusual pain in the abdomen and groin; Pain in the perineum, rectum and penis; Have symptoms of discomfort in the penis, testicles; After sex, pain when ejaculating, semen turns pale yellow, only flowing out, not ejaculating as strongly as before".

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5100155/

"Prostatic calcification and prostatic calculus formation is commonly seen in adult population with chronic prostatitis. We are presenting here one such case (60-year-old male) in which almost whole glandular prostate was converted into stone. Prostatic calcifications are mostly found in the cephalad portion of the gland. They may also be identified in the region of verumontanum and the ejaculatory duct".

John Dough

10-07-22, 17:14

I honestly wish we could all have a cure that is cheaper than the drugs and would allow us to be as we were some 40 years ago.I have reversed about 30 years of decline in erectile function with vitamin K2 MK7 and magnesium. Getting your magnesium muscle storage levels up will make you feel 30 years younger, in terms of increased flexibility and mobility. I'm still working on making that 40 years younger.

Some of what we consider to be the natural aging process is actually just nutritional imbalance or deficiency. We consume too much calcium and not enough magnesium. Calcium is the number one cause of death worldwide. It clogs the arteries resulting in death by heart attack. One study showed 97% of subjects tested were deficient in vitamin K2.

The effects of nutrition on health are studied more in livestock than in humans. A good example is gray hair. It is well known that copper deficiency causes gray hair or wool in animals. It does the same thing in humans. How many old people have gray hair? You may say you don't care about hair color, but copper has many other functions in the body.

https://u.osu.edu/sheep/2019/10/15/copper-deficiency-in-sheep-and-cattle/

"Copper is an essential trace element for animals needed for body, bone and wool growth, pigmentation, healthy nerve fibers, and white blood cell function. Causes: low copper levels in plants due to a lack of copper in fertilizer".

http://ecoursesonline.iasri.res.in/mod/page/view.php?id=53593

"A deficiency of copper impairs the animal's ability to absorb iron leading to anemia, Deficiency of copper causes: Poor growth, Bone disorders, gastro-intestinal disturbances, Infertility, Depigmentation of hair and wool, Lesions in the brain stem and spinal cord, 'stringy' or 'steely' wool, sudden death due to rupture of major blood vessels. Copper deficiency also leads to reproductive problems in cattle".

https://www.redenhair.com/en/blog/the-role-of-copper-in-the-appearance-of-grey-hair-n53

"Copper is a vital component of melanin, the natural dark pigment that gives the skin, hair and eyes their colour. Melanin can only be produced by melanocytes in the presence of the enzyme tyrosinase, and it is precisely copper that catalyses this enzymatic reaction. Copper increases the levels of melanin and collagen in the body. A piece of research published in the journal Biological Trace Element Research in 2012, showed the link between a deficiency of this mineral and greying hair".

"Copper (Cu) is an essential trace element in both humans and animals. The human body only contains approximately 100 mg of Cu, so it is required in small quantities. As a transition metal, it is a cofactor in many enzymatic reactions and in addition to its role in iron metabolism, it is also involved in many other biological processes, including antioxidant defence, neuropeptide synthesis and the immune function".

Just as calcium and magnesium must be kept in balance, copper and zinc balance each other. If taking a supplement, it is a good idea to take a balanced supplement that contains both zinc and copper. Men need more zinc than women, since some is lost every time we ejaculate. Other trace minerals are depleted as we age. I like the trace mineral supplement from Dr. Berg.

ChuchoLoco

10-07-22, 21:44

I received the product and am eager to try it. There are 2 vials and they need to be mixed together but the instructions are not helpful. It comes with a huge syringe so the material could all be drawn into that. But then how to get it into the small syringe used for the injection? Assistance is most welcome.I would just ask your or a pharmacist. I have used Trimix with good results and no mixing but needs to be refrigerated. Maybe the Quadmix is better so please share your results.

You may need to squirt the mixed solution into a clean sterile container and then draw into your injection syringe. If you can pull the plunger out and reinsert it then you can squirt from the large into the small one for injecting.

MuscleHetero

10-11-22, 08:29

John Dough

10-12-22, 15:44

Has anyone tried NO PMO (Porn masturbation orgasm) for 90 days for rewiring the brain to overcome porn induced erectile dysfunction and loss of sensitivity of penis? What are the personal experiences?In my case it took longer than 90 days because I relapsed a few times. It was a difficult addiction to overcome. It's more like I tapered off. I started to notice improved erections after about two weeks but the full effect does take about 90 days straight. The sensitivity definitely returned. That was the first step in my recovery. Then I worked on unclogging my arteries.

WayFarer762

10-24-22, 16:00

BobBlack

10-25-22, 13:08

I have read all posts in this thread and have been actively following what John Dough mentions about Vitamin K2 MK7.

A little background on me- Heavy smoker and watches porn few minutes everyday and sometime used to masturbate as well.

I gave up the habit of porn addiction completely and also started the supplements. I ordered Mk7 from I herb website and started taking 2 tabs + magnesium 400 mcg X1 tab+ d3 -2000 iu X1 and zinc tab 50 MG X1 tab everyday, also added Himalaya ashwagandha tab X1. Results in last 15 days is that I am off high BP tablets, I don't get palpitations, I am super energetic and erections have improved quite a bit, yet to understand how to determine the teeth clean effect. It is not only working good for erections but also has helped my overall body functions. I am yet to find out the cause of loosi erection while having sex sometimes.Is your partner the same person all the time or do you have other partners. What I have found is that if the female turns you on or you've really wanted her I'll keep my erection and it won't fade at all. But if the female doesn't do it for me that is when I lose the erection and I put it down to a sort of mental block that you have to get rid of. This isn't only your problem but millions of guys have it. To get to the bottom of it isn't easy because you not only feel you've let the female down but yourself too. I am now into my second 60 tab bottle of K2 and D3 plus magnesium and also a multi vitamin Centrum 50+. I have yet to find the benefits of taking these but I only hope one day all will click into place and it'll feel like normality has at last returned.

John Dough

10-26-22, 00:02

yet to understand how to determine the teeth clean effect.Before I took vitamin K2 MK7 I had lots of plaque on my teeth. When I ran my tongue over my teeth, they felt rough and bumpy. I used a very stiff bristled toothbrush because the soft ones didn't make any difference. During my visits to the dental office for teeth cleaning, the dental hygienist had to work hard to scrape off the plaque. After I took the K2 for about two weeks, suddenly my teeth felt smooth against my tongue, even if I didn't brush them. The dental hygienist mentioned that I had less plaque than before. If your teeth were always smooth with no plaque, you wouldn't notice any difference from taking K2. That could be the case if you already had enough vitamin K2 in your diet. If your teeth do get rough feeling and then smoother after you brush them, you still need more K2. You could try taking a different brand if the one you're taking isn't working after three or four weeks. Even if your K2 levels are good, you might not get the clean teeth effect if your zinc levels are much too low. Very low zinc levels can make you lose your sense of smell, or at least make it weaker. If you suddenly start noticing the smells around you after taking zinc, your levels were very low. If your levels of vitamin K2 and zinc are both good, you won't feel the need to ever brush your teeth.

started taking zinc tab 50 MG X1 tab everyday50 MG of zinc is a good dose to take for a month or two to increase your levels, but it is too much to take every day for years. I suggest taking about 10 to 15 MG per day if continuing to take it long term. Alternatively, you could take 50 MG but only take it twice per week or else take it daily for a few months and then stop for several months before taking it again. Your body stores zinc in the muscles for future use. It is the second most important mineral to supplement after magnesium.

I am yet to find out the cause of loosi erection while having sex sometimes.I took vitamin D3 at 2,000 iu per day for one month before I started to notice an improvement in maintaining an erection during sex. It can take a lot longer than that to get your levels up to optimum. After you get your levels of vitamin K2 up, it can take a few months before you start to notice improved erections. It takes a long time to clean out the arteries. If you get the clean teeth effect, you are making progress. If not, keep taking K2 MK7 longer or try a different brand.

I am now into my second 60 tab bottle of K2 and D3 plus magnesium and also a multi vitamin Centrum 50+. I have yet to find the benefits of taking these but I only hope one day all will click into place and it'll feel like normality has at last returned.One bottle of K2 is enough if you get the clean teeth effect. Then you have to wait for the arteries to be cleaned out to get the erection benefits. One bottle of D3 is probably not enough. Keep taking it. Centrum 50+ has a good amount of zinc for daily maintenance, but if you are low with watery semen, consider also taking a separate zinc for a month or two. The problem I have with Centrum 50+ is that it has over 200 MG of calcium in it. That will negate the benefits of vitamin K2 and magnesium. If you can find a multi vitamin without calcium, that would be better. Calcium kills.

ILikeButts

10-31-22, 21:16

Thanks again John Dough for all of the well researched information. I have taken a couple of bottles now of K2 and have definitely noticed the smooth teeth effect, it was quite pronounced.

Currently working on eliminating my masturbation / porn habit. When I have gone a week without masturbating and then had sex the difference is dramatic. Good, hard erection with no loss of hardness during sex and much, much greater sensitivity. Reaching orgasm has been an issue for me but when I abstain from masturbating it becomes very easy to climax. So I think you are very correct in saying that cutting out masturbation is fundamental in improving your performance.

One question. Do you know of any downside to the continual daily taking of K2? Are there any risks that you are aware of? Or is it just not helpful after the initial period of decalcification?

BTW, I recently had my first CAC test (coronary artery calcification, I think) done and got a zero so I was very pleased with that. Any thoughts on the efficacy of CAC screening?

Thanks again John!

John Dough

11-01-22, 21:02

I have taken a couple of bottles now of K2 and have definitely noticed the smooth teeth effect, it was quite pronounced.

One question. Do you know of any downside to the continual daily taking of K2? Are there any risks that you are aware of? Or is it just not helpful after the initial period of decalcification?

BTW, I recently had my first CAC test (coronary artery calcification, I think) done and got a zero so I was very pleased with that. Any thoughts on the efficacy of CAC screening?

Thanks again John!I don't know anything about the CAC test. All I know is my personal experience with vitamin K2 MK7 and the research I've read about it.

I'm not aware of any dangers to continuous consumption of K2. People in Japan who eat Natto must be getting a large amount on a regular basis. I haven't heard of any problems from that. I did get some uncomfortable tingling in the hands and feet that subsided after stopping K2 and the process slowed. It isn't necessary to keep taking it once you have achieved the clean teeth effect, unless it stops, since K2 is stored in the liver. In my case I only took one bottle (60 capsules?) of K2 MK7 over a period of two months. I haven't taken any since, though I have started eating natural food sources like duck fat and butter. Years later the clean teeth effect is still working. That indicates that the natural process of removing excess calcium from soft tissues is still working. Keep in mind that although the process is working doesn't necessarily mean your arteries are all clear. It took a lifetime to clog the arteries and it could take years to unclog them, depending on your personal circumstances.

I'm surprised that some people are getting good results after taking it for only two weeks. I suspect that is due more to magnesium and zinc, which can have a quicker impact. It took a lot longer for me. I did get some improvement in erections after taking vitamin D3 for one month, but most of my improvement was from the K2. After two weeks I got the clean teeth effect. After two months I got tingling in my hands and feet due to large amounts of calcium being released from the arteries. This might or might not happen to you. At that point I stopped taking K2 and the tingling was reduced. Therefore the decalcification process will likely be faster if you keep taking K2, but it will put more strain on your magnesium and zinc reserves. Three months after I started taking K2 I started to get morning wood again, which I hadn't had in a few years. Then I started to get spontaneous erections. This was all a gradual process. In all it took three years to get the total effect. In that time I reversed about 30 years of decline in erectile performance.

During that time I noticed I was more prone to getting muscle cramps unless I took a lot of magnesium. The calcium that is released from the walls of the arteries must be removed from the blood and excreted through the kidneys into the urine. That process uses up magnesium. The other thing I noticed is that my zinc levels were getting low. I noticed getting a weak sense of smell and taste. Then I took zinc and these senses returned. I also noticed that when these senses weakened, the clean teeth effect also got weak. Then when I took zinc the clean teeth effect returned. Even if you stop taking K2 supplements, you will probably still need to take magnesium and zinc as the decalcification process continues. How long this takes depends on how much plaque you had in your arteries. Once it is all removed, things will return to normal.

Vitamin D3 is converted in the body into the active form. This process uses uses up magnesium. This is why you should always take magnesium with vitamin D3. However, the D3 will be converted within a few days. It won't be a continuous drain on your magnesium reserves the way decalcification is.

Magnesium, zinc and vitamin D are all involved in hundreds of body processes. A deficiency would result in reduced health. Resolving a deficiency with supplements should bring health closer to optimal levels. The main processes the body uses K2 for are mineralization of the bones and decalcification of the soft tissues.

John Dough

11-02-22, 16:30

GlyNAC supplementation reverses aging hallmarks in aging humans.

A randomized, double blind human clinical trial conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that supplementation with GlyNAC a combination of glycine and N-acetylcysteine improves many age-associated defects in older humans and powerfully promotes healthy aging. This is relevant because until now, there have been no solutions toward improving many of these age-related declines in people.

I bought some NAC and Glycine from Life Extension Foundation (LEF) since it didn't cost that much. I take 1 NAC and 1 Glycine capsule with breakfast and and again at dinner, along with Vitamin K, Magnesium and Vitamin C. Cheaper than going to a hospital with a heart attack. See:

What Are the Benefits of NAC Supplements? https://www.lifeextension.com/wellness/supplements/benefits-nac-supplements.Glutathione is the body's master antioxidant. Optimizing levels can improve health and erectile function. It is synthesized in the body from three amino acids: cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine. Normally there is sufficient supply of glutamic acid and glycine but cysteine is often deficient, limiting production. That is why supplementing cysteine increases glutathione. N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) is a stable form of supplemental cysteine.

Another approach to increasing glutathione is to supplement vitamin C, which recycles used glutathione.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8570360/

"Vitamin C helps reprocess glutathione by converting oxidized glutathione back to its active form. A study by Johnston et al indicated that vitamin C supplementation (500 MG / day) maintains reduced glutathione concentrations in the blood and improves the overall antioxidant protection capacity of the blood. The results of the study indicate that vitamin C supplementation at an amount obtainable by diet significantly raised red blood cell GSH, by 47 percent per day, in healthy adults. Another study by Lenton et al showed that vitamin C supplements increase glutathione in human lymphocytes. Subjects who took 500 to 1,000 MG of vitamin C daily for 13 weeks experienced an 18-percent increase of glutathione in white blood cells".

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1365-2605.2005.00528.x

"our data provide evidence that red blood cell GSH (glutathione) is lower in patients with ED and even lower when associated with poorly controlled diabetes. This work suggests that GSH administration is a possible complementary therapeutic approach to the treatment of male ED, especially in case of failure of other pharmacological therapies, such as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors".

https://advancedmolecularlabs.com/blogs/news/get-a-better-erection-best-sexual-performance-nutrients

"Vitamin C and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) are antioxidants that enhance the function of polyphenols in the body. Men with erectile dysfunction (ED) show higher levels of free radicals and lower levels of antioxidants than men without ED. Antioxidants such as vitamin C and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) combined with the B vitamin folic acid can improve erection capacity in aging men. Vitamin C, NAC and folic acid work synergistically together with polyphenols and the amino acid L-citrulline in the production of nitric oxide".

https://todayspractitioner.com/sexual-health/erectile-dysfunction-and-the-role-of-nitric-oxide/

"A key mediator of blood vessel function is nitric oxide (NO), a tiny gas molecule produced in the blood vessels, nerves, and immune cells. Best known for its role in maintaining blood pressure, NO also mediates penile erections, supports healthy blood flow to the brain, enhances muscle oxygen use during exercise, and helps protect against infections".

"Unfortunately, NO production declines with age; hence, we see an increase in both hypertension and ED with age. According to NO researcher and expert Nathan Bryan, PhD, erectile difficulties typically precede the increase in blood pressure, and should serve as an ominous sign of potential worse problems to come. Although not their primary mechanism of action, phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors that are commonly used for ED also have been demonstrated to enhance erectile function directly by increasing NO production".

"The amino acids L-citrulline and L-arginine both serve as "food" to produce NO from. In men with ED, both of these amino acids have clinical studies showing they may be of benefit. In a placebo-controlled trial, L-citrulline, at a dose of 1. 5 g / day, was found to significantly improve both erection hardness scores as well as intercourse frequency after one month of daily supplementation".

"One factor that potentiates the impact of these amino acids on circulating levels of NO is the presence of a sulfur-containing compound like glutathione or N-acetylcysteine (NAC). Additional antioxidants like ascorbic acid (vitamin C) help release the NO that was bound to glutathione, recapturing the NO that the body has already produced".

John Dough

11-30-22, 19:26

When I have gone a week without masturbating and then had sex the difference is dramatic. Good, hard erection with no loss of hardness during sex and much, much greater sensitivity. Reaching orgasm has been an issue for me but when I abstain from masturbating it becomes very easy to climax.Porn and masturbation can cause ED even in young, healthy men. The penis wasn't designed for frequent use. The loss of sensitivity from overuse can make it difficult to maintain an erection during intercourse. This is similar to the problem some men have with sex while wearing a condom. The lower sensitivity makes it difficult to maintain an erection. If you combine masturbation with wearing a condom, the loss of sensitivity can be severe. The female condom allows the man to have more sensation than a male condom. It can be helpful in this regard.

John Dough

11-30-22, 20:56

XXL

12-01-22, 13:46

The one thing known to work is to sleep longer hours. Testosterone peaks during REM sleep so not abusing things that suppress REM sleep (sleeping pills, cannabis etc.) is a good idea. Sleeping late is the only thing that has worked for me but it is not something I have much control over.

Things worth trying and that can do little harm are zinc, vitamin K2, Tribulus Terrestris, DIM. They can interfere with some medications though.

I haven't tried out Yohimbe yet. Yohombine is the pure compound, Yohimbe is the bark powder. Yohimbe is said to be the most efficient but I've read many supplements purporting to be yohimbe are derived from some other tree.

Lamboos

12-01-22, 14:02

In previous posts I wrote about how supplements of vitamin K2 MK4 are synthetically produced and are proven by studies to not work, which confirms my personal experience. Supplements of vitamin K2 MK7 are naturally produced using fermentation with Natto bacteria and are proven to work, which also confirms my personal experience.

I had a similar experience with vitamin A supplements. They didn't seem to do me any good. Then I read an article by someone who was getting their levels tested while
The fact remains that we still understand very little about our bodies. The problem with lab based studies is that they are very one dimensional and often miss out on the complex interplay that happens between various elements in our bodies. The pharma companies just want to hype up some shit and scare monger people into buying shit they don't need and they make a fortune out of it. Our old diets and healthy eating habits have been replaced by modern junk and that's why people are sick these days. Your article about vitamin supplementation is pretty interesting. I had read an article some time back where they had found that people who took vitamin the supplements had little beneficial effect from them. The latest hypothesis is that vitamin the is actually not a vitamin itself but just a prehormone, which would make sense why people who took supplements found little effect. The theory is that the sun is the only real good source for it. It could be why many ancient civilizations stressed so much on sun worship and sun bathing etc.

Here is a link to the article - https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/health/health-benefits-sunlight-vitamin-d/.

And a para from the article about vitamin D -.

Sunlight Increases Vitamin D Levels*

If youve spent any time reading health books or blogs, you know that sunlight allows our bodies to make vitamin D. Particularly, its the UVB rays in sunlight that kickstart vitamin D synthesis: your skin contains cholesterol, and when UVB strikes this epidermal cholesterol, a chemical reaction begins which turns it into vitamin D.*

Vitamin D isnt actually a vitamin. Its a prohormone (a precursor to a hormone) that the body uses to make all its hormones from insulin to testosterone.

Because of its integral role in hormonal health, low levels of vitamin D have been associated with a bevy of health issues, including:

Depression
Osteoporosis
Cancer
Low testosterone
Diabetes
Cardiac disease
Stroke

Its hard to get sufficient vitamin D from diet alone, as its only found in a few foods, like fatty fish. You could get vitamin D from an oral supplement rather than from the sun, but the latter source beats the former for several reasons: 1) The sun is free. 2) While its possible to dangerously overdose on supplemental vitamin D, its not possible to overdose on the version your body makes from the sun, as it shuts down the conversion process once it has enough. 3) As well explain below, while vitamin D itself is associated with positive health outcomes, the vitamin, apart from sunlight, may not in fact always be the operative factor in catalyzing these benefits.

Is It the Vitamin D or the Sunlight?

Because we spend less time outdoors than previous generations and were using more sunscreen, 43% of Americans have a vitamin D deficiency. Consequently, during the past few decades, many doctors and health experts have recommended that Americans take an oral vitamin D supplement. Up until a few years ago, I popped one myself every morning.*

But then I started reading studies that showed vitamin D supplementation actually doesnt do much for health.*

For example, our bodies need vitamin D to absorb calcium and mineralize our bones, which makes them denser and stronger. Yet a 2018 study showed that vitamin D supplementation didnt do anything to improve bone health.*

Some studies have shown an association between low vitamin D levels and increased risk of cancer, cardiac disease, and stroke. But the results of one of the largest and most rigorous studies of vitamin D ever conducted, in which the trials 25,871 participants received high doses of the vitamin for five years, found that it had no impact on these conditions.*

So whats going on here? If low levels of vitamin D are associated with poor health outcomes, increasing vitamin D levels through supplementation should improve health, right?

Some researchers are starting to make the case that weve confused causation with correlation on this issue. Instead of vitamin D being directly linked to improved health outcomes, it may be that sunlight itself is the thing thats providing all of those health benefits, while someones level of vitamin D is just a marker that theyre getting a sufficient amount of sunlight.*

It may seem like a surprising theory, but below well highlight research which shows that many of the health benefits we associate with vitamin D are more likely caused by the other health-improving effects of sunlight. So that again, vitamin D may just be a sign that youre getting enough sun to trigger those other beneficial reactions.

This isnt to say there are zero health benefits that are directly influenced by vitamin D alone. But what these studies suggest is that we should look deeper into claims saying that increasing vitamin D intake, particularly via an oral supplement, will necessarily lead to direct health improvements.

John Dough

12-01-22, 17:50

Boosting sex-drive: not much we can do. The one thing known to work is to sleep longer hours. Testosterone peaks during REM sleep so not abusing things that suppress REM sleep (sleeping pills, cannabis etc.) is a good idea. Sleeping late is the only thing that has worked for me but it is not something I have much control over.

Things worth trying and that can do little harm are zinc, vitamin K2, Tribulus Terrestris, DIM. They can interfere with some medications though.

I haven't tried out Yohimbe yet. Yohombine is the pure compound, Yohimbe is the bark powder. Yohimbe is said to be the most efficient but I've read many supplements purporting to be yohimbe are derived from some other tree.If your testosterone levels are low, you can increase them with adequate sleep, resistance exercise (weight lifting), reducing body fat, exposing your skin to sunlight (vitamin D3) and taking supplements of zinc and magnesium. If you can't sleep in, then go to bed earlier. A herb that is supposed to increase sex drive is Tongkat Ali, also known as Longjack. Increasing dopamine levels in the brain increases sex drive. There are various ways to do that, including l-tyrosine supplements, Mucuna Pruriens supplements (a type of tropical bean - aka velvet bean) and exercise, sleep and sunshine. I believe Longjack also works by increasing dopamine. Reducing sugar consumption is supposed to improve testosterone and dopamine levels.

I haven't tried Yohimbe. I heard it is difficult to get the right dose. Supposedly there is a fine line between an effective dose and an overdose, with nasty side effects. Before Viagra, Yohimbine HCL was the drug of choice for ED. It is available as Yohimbine HCL (the active ingredient) in standardized doses.

Aureliano16

12-12-22, 11:51

A common cause of old age erectile dysfunction is clogged arteries due to calcium buildup. When I got that I searched for a cure. I found that vitamin K2 and magnesium are the solution. I took only one bottle of Vitamin K2 MK7 120 mcg per capsule per day. Since it is fat soluble, the liver stores it. Vitamin K2 tells the body where to put calcium (bones) and where to remove it (arteries and soft tissue). After that I took magnesium glycinate supplements on a daily basis for a few years, about 400 to 500 mg per day in divided doses. Magnesium is used up in the process of removing calcium deposits. Now in my sixties, I have reversed about 30 years of deteriorating erectile function. It took a few months to start noticing the difference and then gradually improved over the years.I have been consuming 400 MG magnesium daily for about 6 months and even thought I have noted a slight increase in my libido and especially a return of the ocassional morning wood, I am still not able to perform with a real woman without Cialis' support.

So when you started your magnesium intake you still continued using cialis / viagra at the beginning? How many years did it take for you to pefromr natural and not need ED drugs anymore?

John Dough

12-13-22, 23:07

I have been consuming 400 MG magnesium daily for about 6 months and even thought I have noted a slight increase in my libido and especially a return of the ocassional morning wood, I am still not able to perform with a real woman without Cialis' support.

So when you started your magnesium intake you still continued using cialis / viagra at the beginning? How many years did it take for you to pefromr natural and not need ED drugs anymore?It took me about one year after getting the smooth teeth effect before I could perform naturally without other assistance. Have you achieved the clean teeth effect from taking vitamin K2 MK7? If so, you are on your way to eventual improvement. It indicates that the decalcification process has started. If not, you should try a different brand of K2 MK7. Other sources of vitamin K2 are natto (Japanese fermented soybeans), goose liver (foie gras), emu oil, duck fat and high vitamin butter oil.

I would also suggest taking a zinc supplement, as it is also required for decalcification. Take about 10 MG per day long term. For a month or two you could take as much as 50 MG per day. You might find that also increases your libido. If you are deficient in zinc, you might notice increased libido in a week or two if taking 50 MG per day, or in a couple of months if taking 10 mg. Take it with food since it can cause nausea if taken on an empty stomach. If the smooth teeth effect slows down due to insufficient zinc, it only takes a few days of supplements to restore it. Zinc supplements can whiten and thicken your semen and increase sperm count if your zinc levels were low beforehand.

The magnesium supplements have multiple purposes. On a daily basis they act as a vasodilator and support normal body functions. Those general health improvements can be noticeable in a week or two. Once decalcification has begun and calcium is released from the arteries into the blood stream, magnesium is used up in the process of removing excess calcium from the blood and excreting it through the urine. That is the part that takes years for results and also requires zinc and vitamin K2.

I also recommend getting some sunshine or taking a vitamin D3 supplement. I found that very helpful and it only took one month of taking 2,000 iu per day before I noticed improved erections. Some supplements of vitamin D3 also have added K2. Read the label to ensure it is in the form of K2 MK7. Vitamin D3 can improve both libido and erections.

Giving up porn and masturbation can improve your erections in a few weeks or months. Your sensitivity will return, making it easier to maintain an erection during intercourse.

John Dough

12-14-22, 05:15

https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/514056

"In this study, we investigated whether adding vitamin D to daily tadalafil (Cialis) treatment would be beneficial in ED patients with VDD (vitamin D deficiency). The increase in median erectile function and sexual desire scores was significantly higher in group 2 (with D3) compared to group 1 (no D3). Conclusion: We found that adding vitamin D (4,000 IU vitamin D3) to 5 MG oral daily tadalafil treatment may have an additional positive effect on erectile function and sexual desire in ED patients with VDD".

https://www.mdlinx.com/article/vitamin-d-improves-sexual-dysfunction-in-men-according-to-new-study/lfc-1630

"researchers administered cholecalciferol (50,000 or 100,000 IU vitamin D3) either weekly, every 2 or 3 weeks, or monthly. They administered supplements to patients whose vitamin D levels dropped below 30 ng / ML.

The researchers found that higher levels of vitamin D were significantly associated with high values of total testosterone and positively associated with increased levels of erectile function.

In the subsample that received vitamin D supplementation, total and free testosterone levels increased and erectile function improved".

https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1378778/v1/f19e02e8-7fba-456a-ac51-c99b6cedc6d2.pdf?c=1653590288

"the current study's findings show that vitamin D supplementation had a significant positive effect on both men and women's sexual function".

Aureliano16

12-14-22, 12:49

It took me about one year after getting the smooth teeth effect before I could perform naturally without other assistance. Have you achieved the clean teeth effect from taking vitamin K2 MK7? My teeth have always been spotless, so much so that I've gotten compliments from women about them more than once. So maybe it either doesn't work as a test for me, or I am not lacking magnesium, I don't know. It also helps that I've never drank coffee or tea regularly, so my teeth are very white.

Recently I went to a regular date with a young woman and did not expect to have sex with her on the 1st date, so I had not taken cialis.

But she was hornny, so we went for it. When she gave me a blowjob it went hard but just with putting the condom on it before penetration, it went limp and I could not perform on the night. We still spent the night together, and next day I felt a morning wood, went without condom inside her (she was happy about it, even begged me to cum inside) and this time I could have regular sex un-assisted.

So there was a big difference between night and day and after doing my own research, I think my ED might be rooted in low testosterone. Because normally, men have the highest testosterone on the morning and the lowest on the night. This might explain why magnesium is not working for me too much.

I'm in the middle of moving to a different country but once I am established I will for sure get a doctor's appointment and do some tests on my T levels. Don't want to get on TRT since I am still young (33), but it's not off the table.

John Dough

12-14-22, 17:46

My teeth have always been spotless, so much so that I've gotten compliments from women about them more than once. So maybe it either doesn't work as a test for me, or I am not lacking magnesium, I don't know. It also helps that I've never drank coffee or tea regularly, so my teeth are very white.It's not about how white your teeth are. It's about how smooth and slippery they feel against your tongue. If your teeth feel smoother against your tongue after you brush them or go to the dentist for cleaning, then you have calcium plaque build up. That is an indication that you need vitamin K2 and / or zinc. The magnesium requirement is mostly after you take K2 and your teeth feel so smooth when you run your tongue over them, that you feel like you never need to brush your teeth. I noticed smoother teeth two weeks after starting vitamin K2 MK7. Maybe your vitamin K2 level was already sufficient so you didn't notice any difference. Maybe your zinc level was too low so it didn't work when you took vitamin K2.

Recently I went to a regular date with a young woman and did not expect to have sex with her on the 1st date, so I had not taken cialis.

But she was hornny, so we went for it. When she gave me a blowjob it went hard but just with putting the condom on it before penetration, it went limp and I could not perform on the night. We still spent the night together, and next day I felt a morning wood, went without condom inside her (she was happy about it, even begged me to cum inside) and this time I could have regular sex un-assisted.

So there was a big difference between night and day and after doing my own research, I think my ED might be rooted in low testosterone. Because normally, men have the highest testosterone on the morning and the lowest on the night. This might explain why magnesium is not working for me too much.

I'm in the middle of moving to a different country but once I am established I will for sure get a doctor's appointment and do some tests on my T levels. Don't want to get on TRT since I am still young (33), but it's not off the table.There are two factors at play here. One is that testosterone is higher in the morning, which is the cause of morning wood. The second is the condom.

If you get your testosterone levels checked, also get your vitamin D level checked. Vitamin D deficiency is a common cause of low testosterone. Unfortunately, low testosterone and vitamin D are so common now that the "normal range" is based on average, rather than optimal levels. If you are lower than the high end of the so called "normal range", consider yourself deficient. Zinc deficiency is another possible cause of low testosterone. Try taking 50 MG of zinc and at least 5,000 iu of vitamin D3 every day for a couple of months. Also keep taking magnesium since it is used up by the body in converting vitamin D3 to the active form. Some reports suggest that a full body sun exposure in summer can give you up to 25,000 iu of vitamin D3 each time. As you build up a suntan the amount would lessen and as summer ends it would also lessen. However, at your age that might be a safe upper limit for a few weeks.

Many men lose their erection when putting on a condom. Sometimes this is psychological. Sometimes it is because the condom is too tight. Both of these issues can be solved by not using a condom or by using a female condom. The woman inserts the female condom before sex. That way you don't have to stop in the middle of the action to put one on and there is nothing squeezing your penis. The female condom also allows the man to feel a sensation of friction, which the male condom eliminates. If the issue is just that the male condom is too tight, there are other sizes available if you order them online.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-condom-size-do-i-need-906651

https://myonecondoms.co.uk/

https://www.onecondoms.com/pages/myone

https://pro.mysize-condoms.com/

https://mysize.de/

Luminous

12-14-22, 18:52

Unfortunately, T levels are not always the issue, but good to get tested.

I'm in the middle of moving to a different country but once I am established I will for sure get a doctor's appointment and do some tests on my T levels. Don't want to get on TRT since I am still young (33), but it's not off the table.

ChuchoLoco

12-14-22, 22:27

Unfortunately, T levels are not always the issue, but good to get tested.The thing with T is that the male body converts it to estradiol or estrogen and when T levels get too high so does the conversion and too much estrogen can really screw things up so check out your estradiol levels too.

Pute Nut

12-15-22, 00:31

It's not about how white your teeth are. It's about how smooth and slippery they feel against your tongue. If your teeth feel smoother against your tongue after you brush them or go to the dentist for cleaning, then you have calcium plaque build up. That is an indication that you need vitamin K2 and / or zinc. Big ups for your information in this thread. I have switched from K2-4 to K2-7 and the difference is noticeable already, teeth are getting smoother. Good stuff.

John Dough

12-15-22, 02:37

The thing with T is that the male body converts it to estradiol or estrogen and when T levels get too high so does the conversion and too much estrogen can really screw things up so check out your estradiol levels too.https://www.healthline.com/health/estrogen-in-men

"Testosterone is the most significant hormone to male sexual development and function. But estrogen needs to stay in balance with testosterone to help control sex drive, the ability to have an erection, and the production of sperm. Testosterone naturally decreases as men age, while estrogen increases. Increased estrogen levels can affect the balance of hormones that are needed to help get an erection and stay erect.

Substances that can raise your estrogen levels include: certain antibiotics, herbs or other natural substances, such as gingko or ginseng, phenothiazines (a medication used for mental health conditions). Some health conditions can raise your estrogen levels, such as: stress, weight gain or obesity, diseases that affect the liver.

Theoretically aromatase inhibitors which keep an enzyme known as aromatase from turning hormones called androgens into estrogen should work, but research shows that they don't have that great of an effect. Aromatase inhibitors are also available in natural forms, such as wild nettle root, maca, and grapeseed extract. Pomegranates are high in estrogen-blocking phytochemicals. Staying in shape can also keep your estrogen levels low: work out for about 15 to 30 minutes per day, and increase the time as you feel comfortable. Switch it up: do cardio one day, strength the next, and so on".

https://www.letsgetchecked.com/articles/high-estrogen-in-men/

"symptoms of high estrogen in men can include: Weight gain, Erectile dysfunction, Low sex drive, Infertility, Enlargement of breast tissue, Depression, Loss of energy, Decrease in muscle mass. As men age, it is possible for the enzyme aromatase to cause estrogen to spike and testosterone to decrease in volume.

There are some lifestyle changes that may potentially help in lowering estrogen levels, these include: Incorporate magnesium and B vitamins into your diet, Try adding fresh and organic foods to your everyday diet whenever possible, Get the right amount of sleep, Decrease stress levels, Stick to a healthy weight".

https://thecompounder.com/increased-estrogen-in-men/

"aromatase converts certain amounts of testosterone into estradiol (an estrogen). With aging, a man's body will produce larger amounts of aromatase. Larger amounts of aromatase mean more conversion of testosterone to estradiol. All fat cells contain aromatase, so an increase in fat cell population will cause an increase in the conversion of testosterone into estrogen. Zinc inhibits the levels of aromatase in the body. If zinc levels are inadequate, the levels of aromatase rise. Without zinc, the pituitary gland cannot release the luteinizing and follicle stimulating hormones that stimulate the testes to produce testosterone".

https://www.planetnaturopath.com/reduce-high-estrogen/

"a couple of ways to reduce aromatase enzyme activity like decreasing body fat, reducing insulin resistance, and increasing the intake of phytoestrogens. Another way to reduce the aromatase enzyme is by supplementing with the following nutrients: Zinc, Selenium, Magnesium. Zinc is the number one inhibitor and commonly a nutrient that is deficient in men and women. It is recommended to take 20 - 50 MG of zinc a day, depending on the person. Reducing alcohol consumption can help reduce estrogen levels in men".

ChuchoLoco

12-15-22, 14:55

https://www.healthline.com/health/estrogen-in-men

"Testosterone is the most significant hormone to male sexual development and function. But estrogen needs to stay in balance with testosterone to help control sex drive, the ability to have an erection, and the production of sperm. Testosterone naturally decreases as men age, while estrogen increases. Increased estrogen levels can affect the balance of hormones that are needed to help get an erection and stay erect.

Substances that can raise your estrogen levels include: certain antibiotics, herbs or other natural substances, such as gingko or ginseng, phenothiazines (a medication used for mental health conditions). Some health conditions can raise your estrogen levels, such as: stress, weight gain or obesity, diseases that affect the liver.

Theoretically aromatase inhibitors which keep an enzyme known as aromatase from turning hormones called androgens into estrogen should work, but research shows that they don't have that great of an effect. Aromatase inhibitors are also available in natural forms, such as wild nettle root, maca, and grapeseed extract. Pomegranates are high in estrogen-blocking phytochemicals. Staying in shape can also keep your estrogen levels low: work out for about 15 to 30 minutes per day, and increase the time as you feel comfortable. Switch it up: do cardio one day, strength the next, and so on".

https://www.letsgetchecked.com/articles/high-estrogen-in-men/

"symptoms of high estrogen in men can include: Weight gain, Erectile dysfunction, Low sex drive, Infertility, Enlargement of breast tissue, Depression, Loss of energy, Decrease in muscle mass. As men age, it is possible for the enzyme aromatase to cause estrogen to spike and testosterone to decrease in volume.

There are some lifestyle changes that may potentially help in lowering estrogen levels, these include: Incorporate magnesium and B vitamins into your diet, Try adding fresh and organic foods to your everyday diet whenever possible, Get the right amount of sleep, Decrease stress levels, Stick to a healthy weight".

https://thecompounder.com/increased-estrogen-in-men/

"aromatase converts certain amounts of testosterone into estradiol (an estrogen). With aging, a man's body will produce larger amounts of aromatase. Larger amounts of aromatase mean more conversion of testosterone to estradiol. All fat cells contain aromatase, so an increase in fat cell population will cause an increase in the conversion of testosterone into estrogen. Zinc inhibits the levels of aromatase in the body. If zinc levels are inadequate, the levels of aromatase rise. Without zinc, the pituitary gland cannot release the luteinizing and follicle stimulating hormones that stimulate the testes to produce testosterone".

https://www.planetnaturopath.com/reduce-high-estrogen/

"a couple of ways to reduce aromatase enzyme activity like decreasing body fat, reducing insulin resistance, and increasing the intake of phytoestrogens. Another way to reduce the aromatase enzyme is by supplementing with the following nutrients: Zinc, Selenium, Magnesium. Zinc is the number one inhibitor and commonly a nutrient that is deficient in men and women. It is recommended to take 20 - 50 MG of zinc a day, depending on the person. Reducing alcohol consumption can help reduce estrogen levels in men".I should have mentioned that I was writing about TRT (testosterone replacement therapy). Aromatase Inhibitors are very tricky and powerful with their own side effects and really meant for women, especially women with some female cancers that need to have their Estrogen lowered. True that as we age, T goes down and the E goes up which has the effects that we don't like as mentioned and also including becoming a grumpy old guy. If you have your T levels checked and they are low then TRT is definitely worth trying. Just don't do more than what the doctor prescribes.

John Dough

12-15-22, 18:07

I should have mentioned that I was writing about TRT (testosterone replacement therapy). Aromatase Inhibitors are very tricky and powerful with their own side effects and really meant for women, especially women with some female cancers that need to have their Estrogen lowered. True that as we age, T goes down and the E goes up which has the effects that we don't like as mentioned and also including becoming a grumpy old guy. If you have your T levels checked and they are low then TRT is definitely worth trying. Just don't do more than what the doctor prescribes.Yes there are side effects to such things. I have had unfavorable side effects from herbs. Now I prefer to focus on basic nutrition in the form of vitamins and minerals; things that are essential nutrients. The research I quoted points out that ginko and ginseng increase estrogen. Some guys might be taking those. The other suggestions of sleep, exercise, nutrition and reducing alcohol are reasonable. I believe that low testosterone is often caused by nutritional deficiencies, in particular zinc and vitamin D3. If that is true, then it would make more sense to supplement those rather than doing testosterone replacement therapy. Likewise, it would be better to supplement zinc to inhibit aromatase instead of using aromatase inhibitors, which the quoted study says "don't have that great of an effect" and would likely have side effects, as you mentioned. Many men take those natural inhibitors quoted in the article. I was trying to point out that they wouldn't help much and that zinc would probably work better.

Testosterone naturally decreases as men age, while estrogen increases.
Zinc is the number one inhibitor and commonly a nutrient that is deficient in men and women.It is well known that older people are more prone to being deficient in vitamin B12 and D3. Studies show they are also deficient in K2. My theory is that declining testosterone and increasing estrogen might be due to simple nutritional deficiencies. Here is evidence that zinc is also deficient in older people.

https://www.nature.com/articles/srep21850

"In adults, highly significant inverse correlations between zinc concentration and age were observed. A considerable proportion of (Japanese) elderlies (20% or more) were found to have marginal to severe zinc deficiency. A study conducted in five European countries reported zinc deficiency in 31% of people over 60 years of age. These findings indicate that elderly individuals are prone to zinc deficiency, even in developed countries".

John Dough

12-15-22, 19:54

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1202

"Magnesium is a critical mineral in the human body and is involved in 80% of known metabolic functions. It is currently estimated that 45% of Americans are magnesium deficient, a condition associated with disease states like hypertension, diabetes, and neurological disorders, to name a few. Magnesium deficiency can be attributed to common dietary practices, medications, and farming techniques, along with estimates that the mineral content of vegetables has declined by as much as 80 - 90% in the last 100 years.

Magnesium deficiency dietary risk factors (e.g., high soda, coffee, and processed food ingestion); using medications known to affect magnesium (e.g., diuretics, antacids, oral contraceptives); with disease states (e.g., ischemic heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis); with clinical symptoms (e.g., leg cramps, sleep disorder, and chronic fatigue)".

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5786912/

"Magnesium is necessary for the functioning of over 300 enzymes in humans, with 90% of total body magnesium being contained in the muscles and bones. The evidence in the literature suggests that subclinical magnesium deficiency is rampant and one of the leading causes of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease and early mortality around the globe, and should be considered a public health crisis. Various studies have shown that most people need an additional 300 MG of magnesium per day in order to lower their risk of developing numerous chronic diseases. Good dietary sources of magnesium include nuts, dark chocolate and unrefined whole grains.

A French study on 2373 subjects (4 - 82 years of age) noted that 71.7% of men and 82.5% of women had an inadequate magnesium intake. Magnesium deficiency has been found in 84% of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Among apparently healthy university students in Brazil, 42% were found to have subnormal magnesium status. Over 42% of young (aged 15 - 18 years) sportsmen (volleyball players and rowers) are magnesium-deficient the study concluded.

The American diet is low in magnesium, and high in protein and phosphorus. Excess calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D may also lead to increased magnesium loss increasing magnesium requirements. The most dramatic change that has occurred since the early 1900's has been a reduction in magnesium intake, going from around 500 MG / day to an average of 250 MG / day. Thus, the calcium: magnesium ratio has increased from approximately 2:1 to 5:1, and the phosphate: magnesium ratio has increased from 1.2:1 to around 7:1. The increase in dietary phosphate has come from many food items but especially processed meats, as well as from phosphoric acid found in soft drinks. Supplementing with calcium can lead to magnesium deficiency, and oversupplementing with vitamin D may lead to magnesium deficiency and hence increase the risk of arterial calcifications".

ChuchoLoco

12-15-22, 22:51

Yes there are side effects to such things. I have had unfavorable side effects from herbs. Now I prefer to focus on basic nutrition in the form of vitamins and minerals; things that are essential nutrients. The research I quoted points out that ginko and ginseng increase estrogen. Some guys might be taking those. The other suggestions of sleep, exercise, nutrition and reducing alcohol are reasonable. I believe that low testosterone is often caused by nutritional deficiencies, in particular zinc and vitamin D3. If that is true, then it would make more sense to supplement those rather than doing testosterone replacement therapy. Likewise, it would be better to supplement zinc to inhibit aromatase instead of using aromatase inhibitors, which the quoted study says "don't have that great of an effect" and would likely have side effects, as you mentioned. Many men take those natural inhibitors quoted in the article. I was trying to point out that they wouldn't help much and that zinc would probably work better.

It is well known that older people are more prone to being deficient in vitamin B12 and D3. Studies show they are also deficient in K2. My theory is that declining testosterone and increasing estrogen might be due to simple nutritional deficiencies. Here is evidence that zinc is also deficient in older people.

https://www.nature.com/articles/srep21850

"In adults, highly significant inverse correlations between zinc concentration and age were observed. A considerable proportion of (Japanese) elderlies (20% or more) were found to have marginal to severe zinc deficiency. A study conducted in five European countries reported zinc deficiency in 31% of people over 60 years of age. These findings indicate that elderly individuals are prone to zinc deficiency, even in developed countries".You have definitely done some research and have also learned from experience. The body is incredible and so many things are dependent on other things. Vitamins and nutricióand for sure. I'm at that age, 71 and take D3 and B12 because blood work showed that I was deficient in those 2. Basically in good health. Need more cardio but do weights. I will try adding some magnesium and zinc which I have had because I too read about their benefits but can't remember why or when. Hahaha. You may have answered this before but which MG do you recommend. There are so many types out there with different uptakes. I tried Anastrazole but it made me incredibly tired among other things. Thanks for the info and keep it coming.

Lamboos

12-16-22, 06:09

What sort of tests does one have to do to measure mineral levels? What sort of tests would you recommend that even a healthy individual should get done every once in a while?

Also, saw this one post which mentions taking multivitamin supplements to be a wasteful endeavor. It classifies taking multivitamins as one of out 8 habits that are usually considered good but actually could do more harm than good. The article suggests taking a dietary route instead of popping pills.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/blog/8-healthy-habits-that-might-not-be-so-healthy

Artisttyp

12-16-22, 06:17

Try using Marijuana. It works wonders for sex.

ChuchoLoco

12-16-22, 14:38

https://www.healthline.com/health/estrogen-in-men

"Testosterone is the most significant hormone to male sexual development and function. But estrogen needs to stay in balance with testosterone to help control sex drive, the ability to have an erection, and the production of sperm. Testosterone naturally decreases as men age, while estrogen increases. Increased estrogen levels can affect the balance of hormones that are needed to help get an erection and stay erect.

Substances that can raise your estrogen levels include: certain antibiotics, herbs or other natural substances, such as gingko or ginseng, phenothiazines (a medication used for mental health conditions). Some health conditions can raise your estrogen levels, such as: stress, weight gain or obesity, diseases that affect the liver.

Theoretically aromatase inhibitors which keep an enzyme known as aromatase from turning hormones called androgens into estrogen should work, but research shows that they don't have that great of an effect. Aromatase inhibitors are also available in natural forms, such as wild nettle root, maca, and grapeseed extract. Pomegranates are high in estrogen-blocking phytochemicals. Staying in shape can also keep your estrogen levels low: work out for about 15 to 30 minutes per day, and increase the time as you feel comfortable. Switch it up: do cardio one day, strength the next, and so on".

https://www.letsgetchecked.com/articles/high-estrogen-in-men/

"symptoms of high estrogen in men can include: Weight gain, Erectile dysfunction, Low sex drive, Infertility, Enlargement of breast tissue, Depression, Loss of energy, Decrease in muscle mass. As men age, it is possible for the enzyme aromatase to cause estrogen to spike and testosterone to decrease in volume.

There are some lifestyle changes that may potentially help in lowering estrogen levels, these include: Incorporate magnesium and B vitamins into your diet, Try adding fresh and organic foods to your everyday diet whenever possible, Get the right amount of sleep, Decrease stress levels, Stick to a healthy weight".

https://thecompounder.com/increased-estrogen-in-men/

"aromatase converts certain amounts of testosterone into estradiol (an estrogen). With aging, a man's body will produce larger amounts of aromatase. Larger amounts of aromatase mean more conversion of testosterone to estradiol. All fat cells contain aromatase, so an increase in fat cell population will cause an increase in the conversion of testosterone into estrogen. Zinc inhibits the levels of aromatase in the body. If zinc levels are inadequate, the levels of aromatase rise. Without zinc, the pituitary gland cannot release the luteinizing and follicle stimulating hormones that stimulate the testes to produce testosterone".

https://www.planetnaturopath.com/reduce-high-estrogen/

"a couple of ways to reduce aromatase enzyme activity like decreasing body fat, reducing insulin resistance, and increasing the intake of phytoestrogens. Another way to reduce the aromatase enzyme is by supplementing with the following nutrients: Zinc, Selenium, Magnesium. Zinc is the number one inhibitor and commonly a nutrient that is deficient in men and women. It is recommended to take 20 - 50 MG of zinc a day, depending on the person. Reducing alcohol consumption can help reduce estrogen levels in men".Do you have any experience with DIM for lowering or balancing estrogen levels in men?

John Dough

12-17-22, 01:14

Do you have any experience with DIM for lowering or balancing estrogen levels in men?I've never been tested for estrogen, but after reading good things about it, I tried DIM and some other stuff like sulforaphane, maca and pomegranate seed. I didn't notice any improvement, but maybe my estrogen wasn't high at the time. I've tried a lot of herbs and other supplements. Many of them just made me feel sick. Eventually I concluded that nobody has a deficiency of herbs and I began to focus on vitamins and minerals. I believe zinc deficiency is the root cause of high estrogen and low testosterone in older men. Taking herbal or prescription aromatase inhibitors might temporarily suppress the symptoms, but it won't fix the source of the problem.

"If zinc levels are inadequate, the levels of aromatase (and estrogen) rise. Without zinc, the pituitary gland cannot .... stimulate the testes to produce testosterone".My theory is that during pregnancy, nutrients are transferred from mother to baby in optimal amounts and ratios, to the extent that the mother has those nutrients available. The mother may become deficient in certain nutrients as a result. For example, women often suddenly get grey hair after a pregnancy. As the child grows, some nutrients are deficient in the diet and others are consumed in excess. Over time everything gets out of balance. If all vitamins and minerals are returned to optimal amounts and ratios, health should improve. Unfortunately that is a long and difficult process. How do you know what you need and how much? How should you take it? Resolving deficiencies in one nutrient can cause others to become deficient.

A good example is vitamin K2. Fortunately, you can estimate your requirements with the smooth teeth effect. Most nutrients don't give you that sort of feedback. Once you take K2, it activates certain processes that use up zinc and magnesium. Having spent a lifetime with insufficient vitamin K2, calcium accumulates in the arteries and soft tissues. Clearing this backlog in a shorter time than it took to accumulate will drain your reserves of zinc and magnesium. That's why I recommend to supplement those when taking K2, and also because studies show many people are deficient.

My guess is that vitamin K2 is the most common vitamin deficiency. One study that I quoted earlier showed 97% of subjects were deficient. I would guess that D3 is next and old people are often deficient in B12. The most common mineral deficiency is probably magnesium, followed by zinc. Supposedly grey hair is caused by copper deficiency. If that is true then old people are deficient. The biggest nutritional excesses are calcium and protein.

John Dough

12-17-22, 02:18

I will try adding some magnesium and zinc which I have had because I too read about their benefits but can't remember why or when. Hahaha. You may have answered this before but which MG do you recommend. There are so many types out there with different uptakes.The most common symptom of low magnesium is muscle tightness. You will feel more limber if you increase your muscle storage levels. Low magnesium can cause insomnia. Magnesium is a good sleep aid if taken at night. I've tried many forms of magnesium and they all work. The only difference is the amount absorbed by the body. The ones with the lowest absorption rate have the highest dose per capsule (magnesium oxide) and are the least expensive. The ones with the highest absorption rate have the lowest dose per capsule (magnesium glycinate) and are the most expensive. The rest are in between. Magnesium attracts water and helps prevent dehydration. Unfortunately, the supplements retain the water you drank in your digestive tract instead of letting you absorb it. This can cause loose stools or even diarrhea, depending on how much you take. If you are prone to constipation, magnesium supplements can relieve it.

I prefer to take magnesium glycinate because the lower dose causes less diarrhea. That is only an issue if you take several capsules per day. There are supplements labelled magnesium bisglycinate that are usually a combination of the glycinate and oxide forms. They do that to increase the dose per capsule and fool you into thinking it is all glycinate. Take the ones you already have. If they give you loose stools then consider switching to something different. If you eat a lot of meat, then the cheap ones might work better for you, since meat can cause constipation. There is another type called magnesium malate, that contain malic acid. Malic acid is what makes apples sour. It is supposed to have some health benefits. It is difficult to get too much magnesium since diarrhea will flush it out before you can absorb it. Magnesium citrate solution is used as a laxative before surgery or colonoscopy.

Any form of zinc supplement will work. The most common is zinc gluconate. Take zinc with food to prevent nausea. Men need more zinc than women because some is lost every time they ejaculate. You could safely take 10 MG per day on a long term continuous basis. Supplements are commonly sold at a dose of 50 MG. That is okay for a month or two, but is too much for the long term, unless you only take it once or twice a week. Zinc and copper balance each other. Taking too much of one will cause a deficiency of the other. There are supplements with zinc and copper together. If you have grey hair, consider taking those.

ChuchoLoco

12-17-22, 03:33

The most common symptom of low magnesium is muscle tightness. You will feel more limber if you increase your muscle storage levels. Low magnesium can cause insomnia. Magnesium is a good sleep aid if taken at night. I've tried many forms of magnesium and they all work. The only difference is the amount absorbed by the body. The ones with the lowest absorption rate have the highest dose per capsule (magnesium oxide) and are the least expensive. The ones with the highest absorption rate have the lowest dose per capsule (magnesium glycinate) and are the most expensive. The rest are in between. Magnesium attracts water and helps prevent dehydration. Unfortunately, the supplements retain the water you drank in your digestive tract instead of letting you absorb it. This can cause loose stools or even diarrhea, depending on how much you take. If you are prone to constipation, magnesium supplements can relieve it.

I prefer to take magnesium glycinate because the lower dose causes less diarrhea. That is only an issue if you take several capsules per day. There are supplements labelled magnesium bisglycinate that are usually a combination of the glycinate and oxide forms. They do that to increase the dose per capsule and fool you into thinking it is all glycinate. Take the ones you already have. If they give you loose stools then consider switching to something different. If you eat a lot of meat, then the cheap ones might work better for you, since meat can cause constipation. There is another type called magnesium malate, that contain malic acid. Malic acid is what makes apples sour. It is supposed to have some health benefits. It is difficult to get too much magnesium since diarrhea will flush it out before you can absorb it. Magnesium citrate solution is used as a laxative before surgery or colonoscopy.

Any form of zinc supplement will work. The most common is zinc gluconate. Take zinc with food to prevent nausea. Men need more zinc than women because some is lost every time they ejaculate. You could safely take 10 MG per day on a long term continuous basis. Supplements are commonly sold at a dose of 50 MG. That is okay for a month or two, but is too much for the long term, unless you only take it once or twice a week. Zinc and copper balance each other. Taking too much of one will cause a deficiency of the other. There are supplements with zinc and copper together. If you have grey hair, consider taking those.I do have muscle stiffness. Have zinc pincolate 50's, one a week then. MG Malate but 650 so will get lower dose. Thanks for the great info.

John Dough

12-17-22, 03:56

What sort of tests would you recommend that even a healthy individual should get done every once in a while?It wouldn't hurt to have your vitamin B12 and D3 levels tested. Alternatively, it should be safe to supplement B12 occasionally. I've never had any side effects. I buy one bottle every year. It is the only B vitamin that is stored in the body.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-b12/art-20363663

"When taken at appropriate doses, vitamin B12 supplements are generally considered safe. While the recommended daily amount of vitamin B12 for adults is 2.4 micrograms, higher doses have been found to be safe. Your body absorbs only as much as it needs, and any excess passes through your urine".

If you get your vitamin D3 from sunshine, then you shouldn't have to worry about taking too much. Humans evolved to live outdoors without sunscreen. If you take supplements, there is controversy over the appropriate amount. 5,000 iu per day or less is generally considered safe. If you are deficient, then higher doses would be appropriate, but you would need to get tested to know. The biggest danger to higher doses of D3 is if you are deficient in magnesium or vitamin K2. This is especially true for older people, who are more likely to have calcium plaque in their arteries. Vitamin D3 is converted in the body to the active form. This process uses up magnesium. It is a good idea to supplement magnesium when getting D3 orally or from sunshine.

What sort of tests does one have to do to measure mineral levels?Mineral levels are difficult to test. Most lab tests are done on blood serum levels. However, the body strives to maintain consistent blood levels. These tests won't measure tissue levels, where most of the minerals reside.

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1202

"the much larger exchangeable pool of magnesium is more often called upon to augment blood levels to maintain a narrow range preferentially, which is a key reason why blood measurements can easily mask deficiency. The tight control of magnesium serum levels, representing only 0.8% of total body stores, therefore serves as a poor proxy for the 99.2% of magnesium in other tissues that constitutes the body's true magnesium status".

Also, saw this one post which mentions taking multivitamin supplements to be a wasteful endeavor. It classifies taking multivitamins as one of out 8 habits that are usually considered good but actually could do more harm than good. The article suggests taking a dietary route instead of popping pills.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/blog/8-healthy-habits-that-might-not-be-so-healthySome vitamin supplements work and some don't. As I've previously posted, synthetic vitamin K2 MK4 supplements didn't work for me and studies prove they don't work. Vitamin K2 MK7 supplements are made naturally from bacterial fermentation using Natto bacteria. They worked for me, based on the smooth teeth effect, and studies prove they work. Generally speaking, vitamins produced using bacteria will work.

I don't take multivitamins. One problem they have is that they contain a combination of vitamins that work and some that don't. Another problem is that they usually contain large amounts of calcium. Most people get too much calcium and not enough magnesium in their diet. Combined with vitamin K2 deficiency, that causes plaque in the arteries, the leading cause of death by heart attack and also erectile dysfunction. Most people need to remove excess calcium from their body. Why take more and make the problem worse (more harm than good)?

Getting your nutrients from food is the best way. Unfortunately, that isn't always possible or practical. For example, vitamin K2 is only found in sufficient quantities in rare foods that most people don't eat, like natto, goose liver and emu oil. It makes sense to use supplements for K2. Iodine deficiency used to be very common, so now it is added to salt. I like to use a combination of foods high in nutrients and also selected supplements.

John Dough

12-17-22, 04:11

Try using Marijuana. It works wonders for sex.That sounds interesting. Please supply more details, like when to take it and what effects it has.

Aureliano16

12-18-22, 09:47

XXL

12-18-22, 10:15

Do you have any experience with DIM for lowering or balancing estrogen levels in men?DIM.

Zinc.

Fenugreek.

Tribulus terrestris.

Tongkat Ali.

Maca Peruana.

Vitamin K2.

Yohimbe.

The list goes on of supplements supposed to boost testosterone or to curb oestrogen. At the end of the day they may only do good to the vendors. For most of us the problem is not testosterone. The problem is girls not young / hot enough, at the same time the body having enough of the condom.

This can serve as a test: if you go from anejaculation to nearly premature ejaculation as soon as a young hot girl lets you ride her bareback, there's nothing wrong with your testosterone or magnesium and whatnot.

Everything and its exact opposite is a sex-drive booster these days. Make-work jobs for scientists and money for the snake oil industry.

The screenshot is an example on how the internet can drive us crazy. It concerns melatonin. As you can see, "serious" science makes it both an aromatase inhibitor AND an aromatase promoter, lol.

John Dough

12-26-22, 22:28

Today after brushing my teeth I realized that my gums bleed extremely easily, and this has always been like this for me since a few years. Like even with normal usage of dental floss or with normal toothbrushing, I always tend to get some blood. Could this be related to some vitamin deficiency?There are various possible causes of bleeding gums, including vitamin and mineral deficiencies. I had a problem with both plaque and bleeding gums that improved after I took vitamin K2 MK7. I also found that zinc supplements help prevent gum and nose bleeding, as well as reduce plaque on the teeth. Zinc also helps control bacteria in the mouth that cause gum disease.

https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/bleeding-gums-other-conditions

"Bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, or inflammation of your gums. It's a common and mild form of gum disease, and it's caused by a buildup of plaque at your gumline".

"A severe shortage of vitamin C in your body can lead to scurvy. Bleeding gums are a typical sign of scurvy".

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Bleeding-Gums-When-to-be-Concerned.aspx

"One form of anemia is pernicious anemia, associated with Vitamin B12 malabsorption, which also causes bleeding from the gums".

https://www.janssendentalclinic.com/supplements-can-prevent-bleeding-gums-from-nutritional-deficiency/

"Dr. Craig Janssen recommends adding a daily regimen of specific supplements to address cases of bleeding gums from nutritional deficiency. Key among supplements you should consider are vitamin D3, vitamin K2, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, and iodine".

https://www.rrdch.org/blog/effect-zinc-deficiency-oral-health/

"if your body is deficient of zinc it automatically means that your oral health is at risk already. Your bleeding gums would not heal faster if your body is deprived of zinc because without zinc your body cannot transport the Vitamin A that your gums need in order to heal naturally".

John Dough

12-27-22, 00:35

This can serve as a test: if you go from an ejaculation to nearly premature ejaculation as soon as a young hot girl lets you ride her bareback, there's nothing wrong with your testosterone or magnesium and whatnot.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coolidge_effect

"The Coolidge effect is a biological phenomenon whereby males exhibit renewed sexual interest whenever a new female is introduced, even after sex with prior but still available sexual partners. The Coolidge effect can be attributed to an increase in sexual responsiveness, and a shortening of the sexual refractory period. The Coolidge effect is attributed to an increase in dopamine levels and the subsequent effect upon an animal's limbic system".

https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/ybop-articles-on-porn-addiction-porn-induced-problems/you-evolved-to-be-hooked-on-porn/porn-novelty-and-the-coolidge-effect-2011/

"Following each copulation with the same female his reward circuitry squirts less and less dopamine. Consider the graph. The fifth time a rat copulates with the same female it takes him 17 minutes to get off. Ejaculation time increases as dopamine released decreases. But if he keeps switching to novel females, he can do his duty very quickly all five times. His brain renews his virility with strong squirts of dopamine in response to each new partner. Unlike rats, humans are pair bonders. But the Coolidge Effect lurks in us, too".

John Dough

12-27-22, 00:56

I do have muscle stiffness. Have zinc pincolate 50's, one a week then. MG Malate but 650 so will get lower dose. Thanks for the great info.I find that taking zinc supplements can increase muscle stiffness. It speeds up the rate of decalcification, thereby draining magnesium reserves from the muscles. Taking sufficient magnesium can prevent this problem. Taking vitamin D3 supplements can also reduce your muscle levels of magnesium and increase muscle stiffness, since magnesium is used up when the body converts D3 to the active form.

Pute Nut

12-27-22, 02:26

I find that taking zinc supplements can increase muscle stiffness. It speeds up the rate of decalcification, thereby draining magnesium reserves from the muscles. Taking sufficient magnesium can prevent this problem.Do you have any recommendation about the magnesium dosage and types preferred? Currently doing triple type and what I consider pretty high doses (600-1200 MG / day). Where can we expext it to plateau?

John Dough

12-27-22, 03:43

Do you have any recommendation about the magnesium dosage and types preferred? Currently doing triple type and what I consider pretty high doses (600-1200 MG / day). Scroll down and read some of my previous posts on magnesium. If you take magnesium oxide, you would probably need to take thousands of milligrams per day, since very little is absorbed by the body. You could take hundreds of milligrams of magnesium glycinate and absorb the same amount. I prefer glycinate. I suggest paying close attention to how you feel when you take it. That is your clue to the correct dose. If you have muscle stiffness, you need more. If you are as limber as a ballerina, you have enough. Everyone is different.

Where can we expext it to plateau?I don't understand the question. Please rephrase.

Pute Nut

12-27-22, 04:37

I prefer glycinate. Thank you. Currently using an oxide / citrate / carbonate combo. Current dose on a non-fasting day is 1200 MG (total).

I don't understand the question. Please rephrase.The plateau of the dose-response curve.

John Dough

12-27-22, 05:34

The plateau of the dose-response curve.I don't think there is a universal answer to this question. I believe the dose response would plateau when the muscle tissue is saturated. The amount required would likely vary, depending on the individual's tissue levels before supplementation and also on their personal burn rate. It would be similar to charging a cell phone battery. What was the level of charge before plugging it in? What apps are running while it is being charged?

After taking vitamin K2 MK7 and getting the smooth teeth effect, I need more magnesium to prevent tight muscles than I did previously. My magnesium burn rate has increased in order to excrete excess calcium that has been released from the walls of the arteries. How long this process takes for each person depends on the amount of plaque they had accumulated.

Pute Nut

12-27-22, 06:08

I don't think there is a universal answer to this question. I believe the dose response would plateau when the muscle tissue is saturated. The amount required would likely vary, depending on the individual's tissue levels before supplementation and also on their personal burn rate.This sounds reasonable. I'm longtime into supplements, but pretty new to magnesium supplementation and its actions. I will continue with this dosage and see. As mentioned in an earlier post the K2-7 is already working on the teeth; great feeling with already 50-60% slower plaque accumulation.

WonderWhy

12-28-22, 23:39

I can attest to this being the case. At least for a while. Even at 65 I can do two to three different girls a day. Especially if they are unique new ones.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coolidge_effect

"The Coolidge effect is a biological phenomenon whereby males exhibit renewed sexual interest whenever a new female is introduced, even after sex with prior but still available sexual partners. The Coolidge effect can be attributed to an increase in sexual responsiveness, and a shortening of the sexual refractory period. The Coolidge effect is attributed to an increase in dopamine levels and the subsequent effect upon an animal's limbic system".

https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/ybop-articles-on-porn-addiction-porn-induced-problems/you-evolved-to-be-hooked-on-porn/porn-novelty-and-the-coolidge-effect-2011/

"Following each copulation with the same female his reward circuitry squirts less and less dopamine. Consider the graph. The fifth time a rat copulates with the same female it takes him 17 minutes to get off. Ejaculation time increases as dopamine released decreases. But if he keeps switching to novel females, he can do his duty very quickly all five times. His brain renews his virility with strong squirts of dopamine in response to each new partner. Unlike rats, humans are pair bonders. But the Coolidge Effect lurks in us, too".

John Dough

12-30-22, 03:01

For new visitors to this thread who don't have time to read from the beginning, I cured my old age ED by unclogging my arteries. Arterial plaque is the most common cause of old age ED and also death by heart attack. Contrary to popular belief, arterial plaque is composed mostly of calcium, not cholesterol. The plaque that accumulates on teeth is the same as in the arteries, giving us a way to evaluate our progress. We can remove the plaque by increasing our consumption of vitamin K2, which controls calcium distribution in the body. This is different than vitamin K1, which deals with blood clotting.

One study showed that 97% of subjects tested were deficient in vitamin K2. The only sufficient food sources of K2 are natto, goose liver and emu oil, with decent amounts in duck fat. Small amounts are found in high cholesterol saturated fats like egg yolks, butter and animal fat, the stuff the "experts" told us to avoid. There are two different forms of supplements, one of which works and one which doesn't. This has been proven by studies and reflects my personal experience. At first I tried synthetically produced K2 MK4 supplements and they didn't work for me. Then I tried K2 MK7 supplements made from natto bacteria.

After taking vitamin K2 MK7 for about two weeks, my teeth felt smooth and slippery against my tongue, even without brushing. This is an indication that plaque is being released, which also happens in the arteries. I finished the bottle and haven't taken more since, though I have tried to increase food sources. Vitamin K2 is fat soluble and is stored in the liver for years, so you don't have to supplement it continuously. Use your teeth as an indication of your requirements. Zinc is also used up in this process, so you might need to supplement it if the smooth teeth effect diminishes as time goes by, or if K2 MK7 supplements aren't working for you. You could also try a different brand of K2 MK7.

After the calcium plaque is released from the surface of the arteries, it is removed from the blood and excreted in the urine. This process uses up magnesium. Most people have too much calcium and not enough magnesium, so you should supplement magnesium on an ongoing daily basis after getting the smooth teeth effect. It took a lifetime to build up the plaque and it could take years to remove it from the arteries. It took me three years to get the full improvement in erectile function. The most common symptom of magnesium deficiency is tight muscles. Insomnia is another. Magnesium is stored in the muscles and helps them relax. With sufficient magnesium muscle storage levels, you will feel more flexible and limber, like when you were younger.

Other topics discussed in this thread are ED caused by porn and masturbation, which can even affect young healthy men, and ED caused by vitamin D3 deficiency. Falling testosterone and rising estrogen with age might be caused by a deficiency of zinc, which studies show is common in older people. Thin, watery semen can be caused by zinc deficiency. In the previous posts in this thread I have provided links to studies that support these ideas.

HumbleHal

12-30-22, 12:28

For new visitors to this thread who don't have time to read from the beginning, I cured my old age ED by unclogging my arteries. Arterial plaque is the most common cause of old age ED and also death by heart attack. Contrary to popular belief, arterial plaque is composed mostly of calcium, not cholesterol. The plaque that accumulates on teeth is the same as in the arteries, giving us a way to evaluate our progress. We can remove the plaque by increasing our consumption of vitamin K2, which controls calcium distribution in the body. This is different than vitamin K1, which deals with blood clotting.

One study showed that 97% of subjects tested were deficient in vitamin K2. The only sufficient food sources of K2 are natto, goose liver and emu oil, with decent amounts in duck fat. Small amounts are found in high cholesterol saturated fats like egg yolks, butter and animal fat, the stuff the "experts" told us to avoid. There are two different forms of supplements, one of which works and one which doesn't. This has been proven by studies and reflects my personal experience. At first I tried synthetically produced K2 MK4 supplements and they didn't work for me. Then I tried K2 MK7 supplements made from natto bacteria.

After taking vitamin K2 MK7 for about two weeks, my teeth felt smooth and slippery against my tongue, even without brushing. This is an indication that plaque is being released, which also happens in the arteries. I finished the bottle and haven't taken more since, though I have tried to increase food sources. Vitamin K2 is fat soluble and is stored in the liver for years, so you don't have to supplement it continuously. Use your teeth as an indication of your requirements. Zinc is also used up in this process, so you might need to supplement it if the smooth teeth effect diminishes as time goes by, or if K2 MK7 supplements aren't working for you. You could also try a different brand of K2 MK7.
I have a Doctorate degree, and its not as simple as you say K2, John Dough. Many factors can cause limp dick. Fat ugly bossy women is one. Sex is psychological. If there is no adventure and desire, there is no erection. You can take all the Viagra and Cialis you want, but unless your mind has a desire, connection and attraction there is no erection. More money is spent on eye makeup than on eye research. And testosterone does decrease with age.

John Dough

01-04-23, 19:13

the K2-7 is already working on the teeth; great feeling with already 50-60% slower plaque accumulation.To get to 100% less plaque, I have two suggestions. Increase zinc supplements for a few days. If that works, then you know you were deficient. The other suggestion is to quit all milk products and supplements that contain calcium for awhile and see if that helps. Your K2 and magnesium supplements may be being used up neutralizing the calcium in your daily diet.

ChuchoLoco

01-04-23, 23:54

I have a Doctorate degree, and its not as simple as you say K2, John Dough. Many factors can cause limp dick. Fat ugly bossy women is one. Sex is psychological. If there is no adventure and desire, there is no erection. You can take all the Viagra and Cialis you want, but unless your mind has a desire, connection and attraction there is no erection. More money is spent on eye makeup than on eye research. And testosterone does decrease with age.Sex is psychological but there are also physical reasons for ED. For example low testosterone, high levels of estrogen, BPH, poor blood circulation to the sex organs. But no arguments that the mind and mental stimulation are big factors as well as depression or anxiety. I am only speaking from personal experience and don't ave a PhD. Just curious, what is yours in?

BoneDaddy

01-27-23, 18:54

Thank you for your fine research and info, JD. I, too, did research based on your reports and found one thing to be careful of: Vitamin K is not recommended for anyone (me) presently on a blood thinner as it thickens the blood. It seems best to leave your blood thinner first, in consultation with your cardio, and begin your experimentation with MK 7, something I plan on doing. Thanks for all your effort here, JD, in the interest of better boners! In a more hands-on way, chi nei tsang massage and Karsai nei tsang are recommended as a manual way of releasing blockages in the genitals and abdomen and restoring good blood flow, which is all an erection is, after all. I'm on my way to Thailand to experiment with this. Perhaps a combo of abdomen / genital massage and MK 7 would be a dynamic combo? Ah, getting old ain't easy, is it.

John Dough

02-01-23, 03:51

Vitamin K is not recommended for anyone (me) presently on a blood thinner as it thickens the blood. It seems best to leave your blood thinner first, in consultation with your cardio, and begin your experimentation with MK 7, something I plan on doing.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17158229/

"hematologists should be aware that preparations supplying 50 mug/d or more of MK-7 may interfere with oral anticoagulant treatment in a clinically relevant way".

https://innovixlabs.com/blogs/insights/vitamin-k2-and-coagulation

"Vitamin K2 supplementation higher than 50 mcg per day requires INR monitoring by your doctor because the K2 may be undoing some of the intended effect of Warfarin. Virtually all K2 supplements contain more than 50 mcg per pill".

https://www.lifeextension.com/vitamins-supplements/item01936/low-dose-vitamin-k2

"Life Extension. Low Dose Vitamin K2 MK-7 45 mcg".

https://innovixlabs.com/blogs/insights/vitamin-k2-and-coagulation

"Vitamin K (both K1 and K2) can interfere with blood thinning medications like Warfarin and Coumadin. Does this mean you have to completely avoid Vitamin K2 supplements or foods rich in Vitamin K2? No. There are a couple of things you can do to remain on anti-coagulant drugs (if your doctor deems it necessary) as well as consume a reasonable amount of Vitamin K2 to keep your bones strong and your arteries healthy: Work with your doctor to find a balance that thins the blood yet does not weaken your bones. This will require multiple blood tests. Talk to your doctor about anti-coagulant drugs that do not interfere with Vitamin K2".

"If you take too much Warfarin, you can wipe out most of your body's Vitamin K. This causes an artificial, drug-induced Vitamin K deficiency. For both K1 and K2. Long-term use of these drug may lower bone density and increase risk of fractures. It may also cause inappropriate calcium deposits in soft tissues like arteries, kidneys etc. If you are concerned about the effect this medication may have on your bone mineral density, talk to your doctor about testing for uncarboxylated osteocalcin or uncarboxylated GLA proteins. Both these markers are a good measure of your Vitamin K status and by extension, an indicator for bone density loss".

"Newer generation of anti-coagulant drugs do not affect Vitamin K status like Coumadin / Warfarin. Newer generation of anticoagulation drugs such as Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, and Apixaban do not interfere with Vitamin K1 and K2 function. They require less blood monitoring while offering similar benefits as Warfarin. These new drugs allow you to take effective doses of Vitamin K2 to maintain bone density while simultaneously thinning your blood. A balance that is difficult to achieve with Warfarin".

John Dough

02-01-23, 05:06

https://www.reddit.com/r/Supplements/comments/q2gbd5/did_vitamin_d_supplement_improved_your_libido/

"Zinc, magnesium and D3, K2 are all I need for healthy libido".

"Vitamin D can do great things for libido and other things. However, it is not a miracle supplement. A level of 11 ng / ML could very well be the cause of your low libido. You'll definitely want to get that up. Recommended levels vary but it seems that anywhere between 40-80 ng / ML is the general consensus. Some will say lower. Others higher. You'll need to find the best level for you. Personally, I've found that around 50 ng / ML is good for me. Too high is just as bad as too low.

As far as libido goes, I can say, even though I'm male, when my the level rose up around 50 ng / ML, I was wanting to go multiple times a day and STILL wanted more. Things were nice and robust down there, too. Always waking up with MW and ready to go. It was fun. I was in my late 20's when I began supplementing blindly. Not really knowing a ton about what I was doing.

Over time, because vitamin D is stored in the body over time, there began to be diminishing returns. Once my level rose around 75 ng / ML, it kind of diminished. Which I later learned that it was likely due to magnesium depletion and increased calcium absorption that was creating a mineral imbalance. I had foolishly increased my dosage from 5,000 IU D3 which had my level around 45-55 ng / ML and peaking at 62 ng / ML in the summer to 10,000 IU D3 for no real reason.

I thought more was better. WRONG. That was when the issues started. The best way I've ever heard it explained is to think of vitamin D like a gas tank and not a bank account. Once your "tank" is full, it's full. Adding more isn't going to help you anymore. The size of your "tank" will vary from the next person but the concept remains the same.

You need to ensure that you are taking the appropriate co-factors. Magnesium, K2, etc".

Vendelo

02-17-23, 22:32

Valuable video on magnesium:

https://youtu.be/JtahmxKjfKs

LoveEastAsia

04-21-23, 10:31

Hello.

Does anyone try ashwagandha? In pills or in enzoy.

AugustChrist

05-21-23, 07:13

Hi Travv,

Would you mind sharing how you went after the GlyNAC supplementation?

Thanks.

GlyNAC supplementation reverses aging hallmarks in aging humans.

A randomized, double blind human clinical trial conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that supplementation with GlyNAC a combination of glycine and and-acetylcysteine improves many age-associated defects in older humans and powerfully promotes healthy aging. This is relevant because until now, there have been no solutions toward improving many of these age-related declines in people.

Published in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, the study shows that older humans taking GlyNAC for 16-weeks improved many characteristic defects of aging. This includes oxidative stress, glutathione deficiency and multiple aging hallmarks affecting mitochondrial dysfunction, mitophagy, inflammation, insulin resistance, endothelial dysfunction, genomic damage, stem cell fatigue and cellular senescence. These were associated with improvements in muscle strength, gait speed, exercise capacity, waist circumference and blood pressure.

"This is the first randomized clinical trial of GlyNAC supplementation in older humans, and it found that a wide variety of age-associated abnormalities improved in older adults supplemented with GlyNAC, while no improvements were seen in those receiving placebo," said corresponding author Dr. Rajagopal Sekhar, professor of medicine. Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Baylor.

The improvements in oxidative stress, glutathione levels and mitochondrial function in the muscle tissue of older humans taking GlyNAC were similar to the improvements in organs such as the heart, liver and kidneys of aged mice supplemented with GlyNAC as reported in the researchers' recent publication. Taken together, the results of these studies show that GlyNAC supplementation can improve these defects in many different organs of the body. "GlyNAC supplementation in aging mice increased their length of life mice by 24% said Sekhar. "Gait speed is reported to be associated with survival in older humans. Our randomized clinical trial found a significant improvement in gait speed in older humans supplemented with GlyNAC. This raises the interesting question of whether GlyNAC supplementation could have implications for survival in people".

Full article: https://www.bcm.edu/news/glynac-supplementation-reverses-aging-hallmarks-in-aging-humans.

I bought some NAC and Glycine from Life Extension Foundation (LEF) since it didn't cost that much. I take 1 NAC and 1 Glycine capsule with breakfast and and again at dinner, along with Vitamin K, Magnesium and Vitamin see. Cheaper than going to a hospital with a heart attack. See:

What Are the Benefits of NAC Supplements? https://www.lifeextension.com/wellness/supplements/benefits-nac-supplements.