Another great reason to start your on-line training with me! Read My article below and let’s get started!!!  http://ashleechambers.com/train-with-me

————————————————————————————————

Weight loss is thought to increase the sex drive of obese men who have type 2 diabetes, according to a new study, as reported by Health Day News. Erectile dysfunction is a common ailment associated with these conditions.

“Everything that makes your blood vessels bad is also bad for erectile function,” says Ronald Tamler, MD, PhD, clinical director of the diabetes center at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, as quoted by WebMD. “The small arteries around the penis go down the drain first.”

The Australian weight loss study involved 31 obese men who all had type diabetes. 600 calories were slashed from the daily diets of all participants, according to Health Day News. Calorie reduction consisted of swapping high-fat foods and empty calories with a low-fat diet. Some participants also reduced their daily carbohydrate intake.

Overall, the study found that a five percent decrease in body weight significantly improved sex drive within eight weeks, according to Health Day News. The trend continued for 12 months.

Weight loss is not only linked to a decrease in chronic illnesses, but this study also shows that losing body fat can potentially reduce a man’s need for prescription drugs for erectile dysfunction.

“At a time when oral drugs are very popular, it can now be shown that weight loss is an important non-pharmacologic therapeutic intervention in restoring erectile and urinary function and cardiovascular health,” said Gary Wittert, of the University of Adelaide, as quoted by Health Day News.