{"id":42775,"date":"2025-03-13T19:32:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T19:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=42775"},"modified":"2025-03-13T19:32:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T19:32:21","slug":"low-libido","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/low-libido\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Nutrient Deficiencies That Could Be Killing Your Sex Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

For most adults, it\u2019s common and even normal to experience low libido<\/a> from time to time. But if your sex drive has taken a nosedive as of late to the chagrin of you and\/or your partner, it could be worth taking a closer look. Sure, hormones are likely involved\u2014but other factors, including your diet, can help or hinder your sexual desire. An excess of certain items like sugar is linked to low libido<\/a>, while an absence of others could also be a trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cDiet matters so much more than people think,\u201d says board-certified functional and cosmetic OB-GYN Michael Reed, MD, NCMP<\/a>. \u201cIf your body isn\u2019t getting what it needs, it\u2019s not going to prioritize sex drive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

Ahead, we\u2019re covering five key nutrients linked to low libido. Plus, you will get tips to get more of each to enrich both your diet and sex life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Supplement Guide for a Healthier Libido<\/h2>\n\n\n

1. Iron<\/h3>\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to low libido, a few key vitamin and mineral deficiencies can play a big role,\u201d says Dr. Reed. \u201cLow iron is a major one. if you\u2019re not getting enough, your energy tanks\u2014and so does your sex drive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

Iron deficiency<\/a> affects an estimated 14 percent<\/a> of adults in the United States\u2014most often young women. However, per a 2023 article<\/a> in Sexual Medicine Reviews<\/em>, iron deficiency can heighten the risk of (or worsen) sexual dysfunction across all age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n

The fix:<\/strong> It\u2019s typically easy and inexpensive to test for iron deficiency, so it could be worth consulting your doctor if you experience telltale signs<\/a>\u2014including but not limited to fatigue, shortness of breath, sallow skin, and low libido. Aside from heeding your doctor\u2019s advice, you can aim to include more high-iron foods<\/a> in your diet, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n