Does Sugar Kill Libido?

Saturday, August 29, 2015, 13:27 [IST]

Does sugar kill libido? Don't panic; but the answer is yes. Among the foods that kill libido, sugary snacks are to be blamed especially when you are addicted to them.

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Of course, anything consumed in moderation may not pose a problem. But if you are a sugar addict and if you suffer low libido then it is better to know about a few facts about how your desire gets tanked due to your addiction to sugary stuff.

Do Foods Cause Irritability?

Fixing low libido may get easier if you consume leafy greens, workout regularly, sleep on time, and quit alcohol and sugary foods.

Now, let us take a look at how sugar wrecks your arousal.

Sugar Can Affect Your Testosterone Levels

For men, testosterone is everything in bed. But insulin resistance can diminish the testosterone levels. When you over-consume sugar, this might happen.

Fatigue

Sugar can make you feel weary and exhausted.

Body Fat

When fat accumulates in your body, estrogen levels may increase and this can hamper your libido.

Growth Hormone

Another study claims that sugar can also interfere with your growth hormone which is responsible for your muscle maintenance and libido in some way.

Insulin

Insulin can also affect both growth hormone levels as well as testosterone levels.

Your Bed Habits

Another study also indicates that Leptin can oversee your bed behaviour. Improper levels of this hormone may also wreck your testosterone levels.

Sugar Is Also Responsible For Leptin Resistance

When you are eating something, a hormone called Leptin takes the responsibility of letting your brain know that you are full. But what happens when you over eat sugar? Leptin fails to do its job.