There are many things people say are key to improving sex drive, but Iranian scientists have allegedly discovered a new one: folic acid, which is found in lots of our common foods
One of our favourite snacks could actually be key to unlocking a satisfying sex life, a new study has revealed.
Nuts are the snack in question – not only can they allegedly raise one’s sex drive, they may also help to improve orgasms. The research discovered that folic acid can be behind raising sex drive particularly among post-menopausal women. A variety of nuts including peanuts, hazelnuts and walnuts are rich in folic acid, and therefore could be a useful tool if you fancy being more sexually active.
Researched in Iran, the study included 100 middle-aged women, half of whom were given a 5mg folic acid supplement every day for eight weeks while others took a placebo. Dr Hedyeh Riazi said in the Journal of Sexual Medicine that desire, orgasms, satisfaction and arousal improved in the folic acid group.
Folic acid is a B vitamin also known as folate. Other foods it can be found in include peas, beans, bread, eggs and leafy vegetables. Dr Riazi said: “Our findings suggest that folic acid possibly improves sexual function in postmenopausal women. Larger studies are needed to confirm this.”