The goal of this study is to determine whether erectile function is differentially impacted by a single plant-based meat meal versus a single animal meat meal in healthy men with normal erectile function.
Subject provides written informed consent and HIPAA authorization in English before any study procedures are conducted. (If the subject is a fluent Spanish and/or other language speaker, subject must also be fluent in English (understanding and speaking) to be eligible for this study.)
IIEF score greater or equal to 22
Subject is currently taking no medication other than prn MDIs No change in supplements if applicable
Subject will have had penile sexual intercourse (either vaginal or anal penetration) within 12 weeks of enrollment
Relevant dietary allergy
Vegetarian or Vegan dietary pattern
History of an eating disorder and/or food addiction
Hypertension and or history of hypertension with or without medical treatment. Systolic blood pressure > 150mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure >100mmHg on Visit one. Heart rate >99 on Visit one. Systolic blood pressure < 85mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure < 50mmHg on Visit one. Heart rate < 35 on Visit one