The ketogenic (or “keto”) diet is a very low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. The goal is to get around 70 to 80 percent of your calories from fat, about 10 to 20 percent from protein, and only 5 to 10 percent from carbs. This forces your body into a state called ketosis, where it starts burning fat for fuel and producing ketones.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) means you can’t get or keep an erection firm enough for sex. It’s surprisingly common, especially as men age.
So, what’s the connection between keto and erectile dysfunction? Does the keto diet help or hurt? We’ll explore the possible links, both good and bad, in this article.