Authentic aphrodisiac meals

2011/06/01 Roa Zubia, Guillermo - Elhuyar Zientzia Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria

• Dietetika/Elikagaiak
• Kimika

In an Internet forum, a boy named Basicocero asked: "What can I do to increase my wife's sexual desire? ". The boy explained the bites of his wife and described the actions to change the situation. He tested many solutions. "I have tried African food, but it does not affect it. I need a solution, whatever it is." Counselor Laguerrerasarah proposed to him to seek the cause of his wife's lack of libido. The solution would not be in aphrodisiacs. "Aphrodisiac meals are to play with your partner. They do not work for themselves," he stressed.

It seems like a contradiction. If you have to "play" with your partner for the aphrodisiacs to work, what causes desire, food or your partner? Scientists have long sought the answer to this question and the most adequate answer until recently is the following: neither one nor the other. Desire is produced by the brain itself. Aphrodisiacs and partners are stimuli, but libido is originated by the brain. However, in view of the results of the research carried out, and there are many, some scientists have found that ginseng and saffron have a certain aphrodisiac effect.

In general, the informers say that there is no aphrodisiac. The tradition yes and has considered aphrodisiac all kinds of food. Some foods deserve this reputation for their appearance as a sexual organ. The bananas, cucumbers, asparagus and rhino branches are shaped like wedges (many rhinos have been killed by the fame of the branch), while oysters and chirlones are shaped like alud. And, aside from appearance, many other foods have been included in the traditional list of aphrodisiacs: strawberries, chocolate, wine, seafood, honey, garlic, ginger, clove, spicy chili, etc. Also ginseng and saffron. By pulling the multicultural tradition, this list can be greatly extended.

Scientists have been interested in all these foods. The question is the scientific basis that has the effect of each of the foods included in this list.

There are substances that in one way or another can help in sexual relationships. For example, the famous Viagra, the citrate of sildenafil, launches a biochemical process that expands the arteries causing, among other things, the erection of the penis in men. It is not the only substance that produces this effect. But they are not aphrodisiacs. They do not increase libido; although the penis is standing, a man may not have sexual desires.

Those who have analyzed the topic highlight that eating many calories also helps in sexual relationships. But it is the same, it is not a stimulant of desire, but something that brings energy to the body.

A lot of alcohol is spoken of. It is known that it has an uninhibiting effect that supposedly helps to increase desire. From this point of view, alcohol, to some extent, would be an aphrodisiac drink. Or no, there is one who thinks that alcohol eliminates the obstacles to express desire, but desire itself does not increase. However, it hinders the sexual relationship. It can also prevent orgasm.

Chocolate also has a special reputation. Many times it is said to replace sex and, undoubtedly, is found in lists of aphrodisiac foods. Among the chemical components of chocolate is phenyletilamine. At least one type of phenyletilamine, because behind this name is a whole family of substances, which are adrenaline and amphetamine. What is in chocolate is the beginning of a biochemical process, a stimulant. F. F. Donald Americans Klein and Michael Lebowitz have proposed that a person in love has large amounts of this phenyletilamine, so it is sometimes called a love molecule. Therefore, it is logical to think that chocolate produces a similar sensation and stimulates the desire of sex. But phenyletilamine that is eaten with chocolate does not last long without metabolizing, and scientists have not found that chocolate has a true aphrodisiac effect.

In addition to products commonly considered aphrodisiacs, scientists have investigated many other foods and beverages. And they have published many articles. In fact, scientists at Guelph University have tried to sort all of this data and discover if there is real aphrodisiac. And the search has benefited.

According to researchers, ginseng and saffron improve their sexual function. And not only that, but they also strengthen desire. That is, they are true aphrodisiac substances. His knowledge opens a door to treat some sexual deficiencies. However, researchers have stated that more research is still necessary to bring about new treatments.

The work of researchers is good news for those who ask on the Internet forums, although knowing what the real aphrodisiac is will not solve all the problems.