Super nutrients for sexual health

Magnesium The mineral relaxes your muscles to relieve cramps. It also balances insulin levels to help conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome, says Cindy Klinger, a dietitian in Oakland, California. Aim for 320mg a day, from almonds, flaxseeds, and legumes. Vitamin D Low levels are associated with yeast infections, urinary tract infections, and bacterial vaginosis, says Dr Anita Sadaty, an integrative gynaecologist in Roslyn, New York. Vitamin D revs production of antimicrobial compounds called cathelicidins. She says getting up to 2,000 IU a day is safe, from a supplement or salmon and fortified dairy products. Maca Widely available in powder form, this superfood plant contains a mix of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin C to balance the stress hormones that kill sex drive, Dr Sadaty says. (It’s especially beneficial for women on antidepressants, which often affect libido.)…