OLIVE OIL COULD BE NEW VIAGRA, STUDY SUGGESTS

Olive oil could be better than Viagra at helping men perform in the bedroom, scientists suggest. A study of more than 600 men found that those who consumed plenty of olive oil had far fewer problems with their sexual performance.

Researchers said a diet rich in the oil keeps blood vessels healthy — maintaining circulation in every part of the body. Those who consumed at least nine tablespoons weekly were far less likely to suffer from impotence than those who had less of it, and had significantly higher levels of testosterone.

Strong adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet — rich in fruit and vegetables, legumes, fish and nuts, as well as olive oil — cut the risk of erectile dysfunction by up to 40 per cent, the Greek study found.