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Egg yolks contain cholesterol, which are important building blocks for testosterone. Eating raw eggs is one of the most direct ways of increasing testosterone and ultimately enhancing the male libido. Eggs are also one of the most significant sources of vitamin A, which keeps the epithelial tissues healthy. These tissues line all of the internal and external surfaces of the body, specifically the vagina and uterus. Other sources of vitamin A are liver, cheese and carrots.
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Spinach, cabbage and dark greens leafs contain Indole-3-carbinol, which actually decreases the amount of oestrogen in the male body, leading to more lean muscle and testosterone development. The irony is that it also helps support the production of oestrogen in women. Spinach and other dark green leaves, including tea, are great sources of manganese, which the female hormone oestrogen relies on to maintain a healthy metabolism. Manganese can also be found in foods like wholegrain cereal, wheatgerm, raisins, peas and beans.
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Unlike most aphrodisiacs that mainly enhance he libido of men, avocado is known for its ability to significantly increase the libido of women. It does contain B6, which helps in the production of male hormones; but the fruit's potassium aids in regulating the female thyroid gland while simultaneously enhancing libido levels. Avocados also contain high amounts of folic acid, which help metabolize proteins.
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Oils and nuts are rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent damage to the ova, which the female body produces with the ovary. Nuts like sunflower and vegetable oil are also an excellent source of linoleic acid, which is an essential fatty acid for the production of sperm. More sperm buildup equals a larger sex drive.
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Oysters are a considered to be the richest source of zinc, which is one of the key nutrients known to enhance libido and sperm production in the males. In addition to oysters and other shellfish, zinc can be found in brown rice, lean red meat and turkey.
