Zinc – often called the “sex mineral'
- Zinc is lost from the body every time you ejaculate (sex or masturbation).
- If you don’t replace it regularly, levels can drop and affect performance, drive, and edge.
- Eating zinc-rich foods daily helps maintain healthy levels and supports sexual function.
18 zinc-rich foods
- Oysters — 32–74 mg per 3 oz (highest source)
- Beef (various cuts, cooked) — 4–9 mg per 3 oz
- Crab (Alaska king, cooked) — 6–7 mg per 3 oz
- Pumpkin seeds (roasted) — 2–2.5 mg per 1 oz (≈9 mg per cup)
- Pork (chops/shoulder, cooked) — 2–4 mg per 3 oz
- Turkey (dark meat preferred) — 2–3 mg per 3 oz
- Chicken (dark meat) — 1–2 mg per 3 oz
- Cashews (dry roasted) — 1.5–2 mg per 1 oz
- Oats (cooked) — 2–2.5 mg per 1 cup
- Fortified breakfast cereals — 2–3+ mg per serving
- Lentils / chickpeas (cooked) — 1–2 mg per ½–1 cup
- Yogurt (plain / low-fat) — 1–2 mg per 1 cup
- Cheese (cheddar) — ≈1 mg per 1 oz
- Eggs — 1–1.5 mg per 2 large
- Dark chocolate (70–85% cacao) — ≈3 mg per 3.5 oz
- Baked beans — 2–4 mg per ½–¾ cup
- Sunflower seeds — 1.5–2 mg per 1 oz
- Tofu (firm) — ≈2 mg per ½ cup
Prioritise these foods regularly to support sexual health and keep zinc levels steady.
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