4 powerful reasons to pop some pistachios now (slideshow)

Pistachios improve eyesight, sexual function

2. Pistachios can improve eyesight, sexual function and more

Of all the healthy nuts you can eat, pistachios are the only ones that contain the two phytonutrients lutein and zeaxanthin, the only two carotenoids that accumulate in the retina of the eye. Both have been shown to have neuroprotective effects that reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.

And as far as the bedroom is concerned, pistachios can help there, too.

In a study done by researchers at Ataturk Teaching and Research Hospital in Turkey, a group of men ages 38 to 59 who had erectile dysfunction ate 100 grams of pistachios at lunch every day for three weeks.

While maintaining similar dietary habits in every other way, the men showed significant improvement in erectile function. One reason is likely the high content of the amino acid arginine, which boosts blood flow by boosting nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels.

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Joyce Hollman

By Joyce Hollman

Joyce Hollman is a writer based in Kennebunk, Maine, specializing in the medical/healthcare and natural/alternative health space. Health challenges of her own led Joyce on a journey to discover ways to feel better through organic living, utilizing natural health strategies. Now, practicing yoga and meditation, and working towards living in a chemical-free home, her experiences make her the perfect conduit to help others live and feel better naturally.

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