While it used to be known as the perfect pairing for a delicious Italian meal, in recent years red wine has taken on a new a label: Miracle cure-all. According to a variety of studies, red wine has strong restorative properties, and can be used to aid in a variety of health ailments. Depending on who you ask, red wine has been said to help with health issues ranging from crow’s feet to cancer. With all the medical hubbub surrounding the delicious drink, men surely wonder: Can it help my erection?
The assumption that red wine can help with erectile dysfunction isn’t as misguided as you might think. After all, red wine is full of the antioxidants resveratrol and proanthocyanidins, which have been aid the body in numerous ways, including keeping the blood vessels open and healthy. Could these miracle antioxidants help defeat erectile dysfunction?
Well, polishing off a bottle of the red stuff every day will likely just lead to cirrhosis of the liver and no positive erectile benefits, but when enjoyed in moderation, red wine can actually aid in keeping the erection healthy.
Research has found a glass of wine every other day helps keep the heart and blood vessels working properly, which ensures blood flows through the body unimpeded, which means sections of the body that require blood to function get all the blood they need, which means, you guessed it, better erections.
That’s not to say that a glass of wine will be able to overturn the effects of erectile dysfunction singlehandedly. Rather, think of red wine as an aid to defeating to ED. Continue to make positive lifestyle choices and follow the directions given to you by your doctor, and mixing red wine into the equation could just give you the helping hand you need in beating ED.