Does tuna make my penis grow or get bigger? How can omega-3 help?
Tuna, salmon, mackerel, cod, and sardines don't make your penis grow or get bigger. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils the blood less sticky, enhancing blood flow to the parts that matter. If you consume these fish with their high omega-3, they improve blood flow to the pelvis, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of tiny blood clots that impede erections, resulting in stronger erections that last longer. The science backs this up.
How can omega-3 help?
A 2017 review concluded that in 16 out of the 17 studies included, omega-3 fatty acids improved endothelial function.
Firstly, omega-3 is also a potent antioxidant and can help counteract oxidative stress occurring in the penile tissues.
Omega-3 also has some properties which are thought to directly assist erectile function.
— Omega –3 has been shown to increase the production of nitric oxide in endothelial cells.
— It directly stimulates the enzyme nitric oxide synthetase within human endothelial cells.
— In mice exposed to cigarette smoke, dietary supplementation with omega-3 was shown to normalise endothelial function.
— Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids act to neutralise ROS, which can impair endothelial reactivity.
— They also have an anti-inflammatory and anti-hypertensive effect on the penile tissues and vessels.