Men's health
Men: Specific Nutrient Requirements
Due to different physical needs, metabolic processes, biological differences and health requirements, there are differences between men and women in the need for vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
While the nutritional needs of Women While the focus is primarily on the topics of menstruation, the desire to have children, pregnancy & breastfeeding, menopause and bone structure, for men, in addition to cardiovascular health, specific areas such as male fertility, prostate health or the targeted building of muscle mass are often the focus.
The male body is on average larger and has more muscle mass than that of the female sex. Therefore, men generally need more MagnesiumThe National Institute of Health (NIH) recommends 400-420 mg per day for adult men and 310-320 mg per day for adult women.1 Magnesium is involved in numerous biochemical reactions in the body, including muscle and nerve function, energy metabolism and blood pressure regulation.
hormone levels and reproductive functions
Zinc and selenium are important for both sexes. Men may have a slightly higher need for ZincZinc is also crucial for male fertility and the regulation of testosterone levels in the blood. Supplementation container be beneficial, especially for men who are trying to conceive.
The German Nutrition Society (DGE) recommends that adult men consume 14 mg of zinc daily (compared to 8 mg for adult women).2
In addition to zinc, the mineral Selenium to sperm production and thus to male fertility.
Prostate Health
In Germany, around 70 percent of men over 70 suffer from an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). In Asia, only around 10-15% are affected.3 Experts suspect that the Western diet is one of the causes and recommend – not only for maintaining men’s health – an Asian or Mediterranean diet in order to stay healthy into old age.6 Both the Asian and Mediterranean diets are known for their health benefits. These are mainly due to the preparation of fresh, varied vegetables, healthy fats (nut and olive oil) and fish. In our product world on the topic Nutrition & vitality you will find further information.
Men and their health awareness
Men seem to be less health conscious than women. Men rarely eat fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. Beer consumption is six times higher among German men than among women and there are more smokers among the male population than among the female population. 4,5 The traditional role model of the “strong man” often prevented people from paying careful attention to their own bodies. In recent years, there has been a positive shift towards a greater awareness of health among men. Man In today's society, no one container admit that they are stressed or even need professional help for their mental health.
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There are numerous health claims that could be used in the area of “men’s health”. Here is a small selection:
- Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood
- Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
- Selenium helps protect cells from oxidative stress
- And much more
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Note: Corresponding ingredients enable various approved health claims according to Regulation (EU) 432/2012.