by Carol Natoli

Created on: May 18, 2009   Last Updated: June 24, 2009

While men and women both need a balanced diet and nutrients for their vital organs to work properly, dietary add-ons for men need should include zinc, vitamin B6 essential nutrients for glandular functions, essential fatty acids, magnesium, anti oxidant vitamins ( Copyright, 2006 excellentdiets.com).

If a man eats protein, such as nuts and fish, that also contain magnesium, his chances of developing diabetes lowers over time, as well. The problem is that a man might be more prone to grab a burger than have a whole grain food such as beans or brown rice! Fish contains good fats which helps in fighting hearing and blood pressure problems as well as Omega-3. If he doesn't feel like ook fish, he can get the same benefit by opening up a can of tuna fish. The wrong fats will only help in making a man gain weight and this can lead towards obesity, another health problems. While women take extra calcium for their bones, many of them do not even known that it should be taken with magnesium, which aides in muscle mass. Men, however, are recommended to take only extra magnesium for their muscles and bones, which helps in the prevention of blood clots, as well.

Zinc is necessary for prostate health, which can consumed by eating mushrooms, or taking an added supplement. It is an important nutrient and can also fight illness. While one can suck on a zinc lozenge at the first sign of a sore throat, for example, both male or female, this nutrient is especially important for men. A healthy prostate is necessary, not only for a good sperm count and healthy sperm production, but it is important, for the males hormones, as well.

B vitamins aid in the metabolism of the proteins and help those especially diagnosed with heart disease already. Thiamine and the other B vitamins are necessary to help fight cancer as well. Remember that antioxidants get rid of the bad things in a man's body and help to purify him internally. This vitamin can be found in fruits, but if a man already has cancer, he should consult his doctor as to what fruits he should eat. His doctor, will most probably tell him, that his risk of stroke will be diminished if he has fruits that have nutritional value.

Just as a car can not run correctly without an oil change, so too, is the scenario of a man's body. Men must maintain what they have and fuel up their bodies with good, clean wholesome foods. Although many men do not have this discussion with their physician, it is imperative to know

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