What they add in the army so that you don’t want it. Effect on male potency

Many people have heard rumors that bromine is being added to military personnel in the army. Some believed in this, while others questioned such words. Before finding out whether this additive was present in the food of soldiers and whether it is practiced today, you should first understand the effect of the substance and its effect on the body of an adult man.

For decades, there has been a rumor among people that men serving in the army were given bromine. Why they did this is easy to understand. This substance is given to suppress sexual tension and desire in young people. Thanks to this, they can easily endure the long absence of a woman in their lives.

Bromine is a toxic substance that is commonly used in medicine as one of the components of a sedative. It has a characteristic odor that does not cause a pleasant sensation.

Rumors that a poisonous substance is being added to soldiers' tea worry both men and women. Therefore, many are trying to find out if this is true and why they do this.

Most people are of the opinion that bromine has an extremely negative effect on the functioning of the human body. In their opinion, it negatively affects a man’s ability to have children in the future. Whether this is true or not, only specialists who have studied the properties and effects of the chemical can say.

Preparations with bromine

Taking medications with bromine should only be used after consulting a doctor

There are several well-known medications that can suppress male sexual activity. Therefore, they can be intended for men who are in the army, because of which they experience certain inconveniences associated with sexual desire. Bromine tablets can be easily purchased at a regular pharmacy. Their main task is to reduce the temperament of a young person.

The most famous medications of this type are:

• "Androcur." The composition contains active microelements that affect male potency. Taking them may lead to weight gain;
• "Adonis bromine." The drug contains active ingredients that have a pronounced calming effect. To achieve a therapeutic effect, it is enough to take the whole tablet three times a day.

Medicines containing bromine should be prescribed by a doctor. Taking them on their own often results in health problems, which manifest themselves in the form of adverse reactions. It is also important to monitor the dosage of the medication. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of large amounts of bromine accumulating in the body, which has negative consequences.

Effect on the human body

Taking bromine makes a soldier completely calm

The chemical element interacts with the human body after entering it. As a result of adding bromine to medications or food taken by a man, the following changes occur:

1. The relationship between the processes that are responsible for excitation and inhibition returns to normal.
2. Sexual desire decreases.
3. There is a general strengthening of the human nervous system.

Normalization of nervous processes in the body due to bromine occurs for the reason that it helps to increase the power of inhibition. As a result of this, even in the presence of a pathogen, the nervous system will still remain in the correct balance. The person will remain calm, no factors will be able to distract him from performing primary tasks.

It is strictly forbidden to use bromine in its pure form. In this case, the substance acts as a dangerous poison. Its use in large doses may well lead to human death.

Bromine-based medications can only be prescribed by psychiatrists and neurologists who have reason to recommend this treatment to a man.

Overdose symptoms

A man can understand that bromine is being added to his food or drinks in a fairly large amount by the presence of certain signs of illness. Symptoms of an overdose of a toxic substance include the following painful conditions:

• causeless cough;
• disruption of the proper functioning of the digestive system;
• lethargy;
• sleep disturbance, which manifests itself in the form of insomnia or constant daytime sleepiness;
• bronchitis;
• allergic rashes on the skin of the body and face.

If these symptoms appear, you should immediately consult a doctor. To improve your condition, it is necessary to remove the remaining bromine from the body and stop its further use.

Is bromine added to soldiers' food?

The presence of bromine in soldiers' food has not been officially confirmed

Soldiers cannot be responsible for their own nutrition, so they do not always know what is added to their meals. Add regular foods and bromine to a soldier's food, and he will not notice this additional component. The addition of this substance is undesirable, as it can negatively affect men's health. Many people still don't know for sure whether bromine is added to soldiers' food or not. Although this issue worries them greatly.

In fact, stories about the army giving bromine to military personnel are a myth. These data have not been officially confirmed, so their veracity should be doubted.

Many men who served in the army say with confidence that they were not given bromine to suppress the special force responsible for sexual desire. Soldiers were never given such a supplement. These words have been repeatedly confirmed by medical reports.

Adding bromine to military personnel's food was not allowed in past decades and is not possible in the modern military. Today, the task of providing soldiers with food is handled not by the military service, but by civilian companies. They are responsible for the quality and composition of the food provided. In their work, food fraud is unacceptable, as this can cause the company serious losses associated with litigation.

The modern army provides each soldier with a complete menu, which does not contain additives in the form of poisonous and other unacceptable components. Enterprises engaged in servicing military units that violate this rule may lose their license for further activities related to the catering industry.

Although the very concept of military service has long become clear and commonplace to everyone, there are still many myths regarding military service. Thousands of conscripts are trying to find out in which units bromine is used in the army, what it is used for and what the consequences may be for the body. But in fact, this is another myth regarding the modern Russian army.

How does bromine affect the body?

As a chemical element, bromine interacts with the body, leading to the following changes:

• The relationship between the processes of excitation and inhibition is normalized.
• There is a general strengthening of the nervous system.
• Sexual desire decreases.

Normalization occurs not due to a decrease in excitability, but due to an increase in the power of “inhibitory” processes. Even in the presence of a pathogen, in such conditions the system is in a state of equilibrium, and the person experiences something between “icy calm” and “zen knowledge”.

Bromine salts are used, because in its pure form this substance has a toxic effect on the body and in large doses can be fatal.

Bromine preparations are prescribed by neurologists and psychiatrists to put the nervous system of patients in order and “slow them down” a little.

What do soldiers do in the army?

Even without bromine, the life of a soldier in the army is full of other “problems”. Of course, the situation depends on the type of troops and the specific military unit, but most commanders rightly believe that a soldier should not have free time. After all, the more time a fighter has for idleness and recklessness, the more problems his immediate leadership will have in the future.

Therefore, they try to load the soldiers “to the fullest”:

1. Outfits and drill training.
2. Cleaning and beautification of the surrounding area.
3. Fire training.
4. Familiarity with military equipment, its study and use.
5. Physical training.

This is only a small part of what the future defender of the Motherland will have to face. But by and large, no “extra” requirements are imposed on the employee. If a person does not know how to do something, he will be taught in the process. The main thing is that you “get it” quickly and don’t have to explain something ten times.

If you are completely unlucky with the unit, the entire service will be limited to regular cleaning of the territory, performing absolutely meaningless work and drill.

Ideal physical shape is also not a requirement, but the better your preparation, the greater your chances of getting into a military unit that actually teaches something. Sports categories in this regard will be another additional bonus.

What do they do in the army?

One can say with pathos that the army pays back its debt to its country. In part, this is true, but let's approach the issue from a practical side.

In the army, conscript soldiers:

• They master a military specialty.
• Get acquainted with modern military equipment and its capabilities in the field.
• Master the technique of shooting firearms.
• Additional courses are taken, depending on the military unit.
• They engage in physical training, including martial arts.

At first glance, all this should contribute to self-development. But in reality everything is a little different. The main task of the army is teach a soldier to obey and give orders. This requires a minimum of reflection and a willingness to unquestioningly obey a senior in rank. But to give an order, you need to think, at least a little.

But it just so happened that there are not so many sergeants, senior officers and officers in the army, from the bulk of the employees. But even despite this, the army really helps many people in life, helps them deal with internal problems and make certain decisions for themselves, and take responsibility for their own decisions.

What is demobilization in the army?

But military service will not continue forever; there is a limit to everything. Within a year, the gates of the military unit will open and they will ask for demobilization to leave. That's what it is demobilization, no matter how funny it may sound.

To avoid confusion, two meanings of the same words:

• A demobilized soldier is a demobilized soldier who has fully repaid his debt to his homeland and served his due term. However, they also begin to call demobilization an employee who will soon return “to his father’s home.”
• Dembel is the demobilization of soldiers itself, the process of preparing and signing an order and sending conscripts home.

Every soldier is waiting for demobilization, counting the remaining days “in captivity”. And the demobilized soldier, who is already preparing to be sent home, believes that he has a number of advantages over other soldiers. In most units, colleagues and commanders do not try to dispel this opinion and treat favorably those who will soon leave the barracks.

The main problem of demobilization is not to run into trouble. The heady smell of freedom and the taste of a couple of bottles of vodka, especially in a noisy company, can lead to undesirable consequences.

Therefore, the demobilizer needs to learn a couple of things:

1. The soldier's family is waiting at home. They've already waited a year, there's no point in prolonging the separation.
2. Any mistake will not result in a reprimand from the commander, but in administrative or criminal punishment.
3. There is a small chance of falling into the hands of the military police and continuing your service, already in the disbat.
4. There are similar people riding nearby who may not like some of the soldiers’ antics and jokes.

What to take with you to the army?

Being sent to serve is not imprisonment in “places not so distant,” but there are some similarities. Therefore, it is worth taking care in advance what exactly should you take with you?:

• Personal hygiene products. This long list will include everything that can be seen in the bathroom. Starting with a bar of soap and ending with solid deodorant.
• Cases for toothbrush and soap. It's better not to experiment with colors.
• Nail clippers. Ordinary stainless steel “nippers” can be found in any hardware store.
• Shaving kit. The cheapest foam and half a dozen disposable machines will do.
• An ordinary plastic comb. You will have to take care of yourself for a whole year, on your own.
• Socks, laces and a white scarf. A minimal gentleman's set that can be useful in the army.
• A couple of envelopes. You may have to send letters home. For some, this type of connection will seem like “greetings from the last millennium.”
• Notepad, a couple of pens. Stationery never hurts.
• Big pack adhesive plasters.
• Some cash. It is best to take small bills and no more than a thousand. Part of the amount can be “hidden”, you never know.
• The simplest and cheapest telephone. There is only one principle - to call.

The conscript will most likely never see the bag in which all this will have to be carried. You should prepare for this in advance. From clothes - a simple tracksuit, no frills.

Does the army use bromine?

To date the Russian army does not use bromine or its preparations. Unless prescribed by a doctor, if there are problems with the nervous system.

Perhaps once upon a time, back in Soviet times, this substance was actually used to somewhat reduce the ardor of newly arrived soldiers. Or maybe even this assumption is another unfounded myth.

When joining the army, you don’t have to worry that they will mix something into your food. Today there are supervisory organizations that monitor the situation with food, living conditions and other aspects of military service. The nutrition of all soldiers is standardized and does not include pharmacological additives. It would be too expensive, tedious and risky due to possible lawsuits.

All those who do not take our word for it can get tested after demobilization. If bromine is consumed regularly throughout the year, traces of it will remain for a long time. However, those who are especially “convinced” can even challenge this and call it a “conspiracy of doctors.”

Today you will no longer find bromine in the army, what it was used for in the past is not difficult to understand. Calming, relieving tension and suppressing libido is not so easy when we are talking about a couple of thousand young men. But a chemical preparation can cope with this issue without any problems.

Video: is bromine poured into soldiers' tea?

In this video, Artem Maratov will tell you whether bromine is added to soldier’s tea in modern military canteens, or is it just a myth:

For a long time in the Soviet Union, military personnel remained one of the most privileged segments of society. Nevertheless, despite strict discipline, all sorts of legends, tales and speculations still appeared among the troops, which were passed on by word of mouth from “old men” to “newcomers.” One of these legends was the story that bromine was added to jelly for military personnel in order to moderate the ardor of young people towards the opposite sex.

Chemical hazard

It is worth knowing that bromine is a chemically active non-metal from the halogen group. During Soviet times (and after), there were rumors that in the army it was added to soldiers’ food to reduce libido (sexual desire in men). All this was done, supposedly, so that the fighter would concentrate exclusively on love for the Motherland, and not think about “adventures” outside the military unit. These speculations were supported by the fact that many young men actually noticed a reduction in this very desire.

The problem with all this fiction is that bromine is an extremely toxic chemical element in its pure form. If you add bromine to a man’s food, problems with potency are the last thing he would worry about in the near future. Bromine causes digestive disorders, dizziness, bleeding from the mouth and nose, watery eyes, difficulty breathing, and impairs memory and reactions.

With such symptoms, a man would forget not only about women. Suffice it to say that during the First World War, bromine was used as a toxic substance at the front. Experts do not recommend not only consuming bromine, they forbid even smelling or touching it.

Problems with potency

A decrease in libido among soldiers in the army does occur, but this is not only a “feature” of the Soviet army and it is not at all due to some additives. The army is physical activity and additional stress. The body is in constant physical and psychological mobilization. A lot of time will pass before a person goes through a period of adaptation to new harsh conditions. Moreover, throughout this period the body will spend a lot of resources. This results in constant fatigue and a decrease in sexual desire. This is primarily facilitated by a strict and clear daily routine and intense stress on the body.

And still

Bromine is indeed used in medicine, but not in its pure form. It is used to treat nervous disorders. That is why drugs containing bromine are contraindicated for people who require special attention. This is exactly what military personnel are.

Most likely, this myth was invented by army doctors and commanders to scare particularly “energetic” soldiers, for example, “grandfathers”, who did not know where to put their energy. However, some powder was still added to the jelly for Soviet soldiers. This was vitamin C, useful for the young male body.

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It has been suggested that the chemical was deliberately used in the past to control sexual desire in young people. Indeed, the majority of young men who come to military service note during the first few months a complete lack of interest in the opposite sex. Let's see if this is related to bromine.

Today's conversation will be devoted to the above-mentioned chemical element, its role in the human body, natural sources, and the possibility of use to reduce sexual desire.

For many young people, this issue is extremely important; they see military service as a threat to their men's health.

Chemical certificate

Bromine is a chemical element with conditionally essential properties. Today it is impossible to provide a complete picture of the effect of this substance on the human body, because it has not been sufficiently studied. In its pure form, this substance, represented by a red or brown liquid, is not used in medical practice; it has a pronounced toxic effect, and with increasing doses can cause death. Getting on the skin, it can cause severe burns, and the penetration of its vapors into the respiratory tract contributes to damage to their mucous membrane.

But chemical compounds based on it - sodium and potassium bromide - perform important functions in the human body. With their participation, pepsin and some enzymes are activated. This applies most of all to lipase and amylase - substances produced by the pancreas and involved in the complete breakdown of fats and carbohydrates. This substance is classified as an essential microelement that directly affects the functioning of the thyroid gland and the central parts of the nervous system. It is able to increase the number and activity of sperm and influence the acid composition of gastric juice.

Bromine compounds are included in the formula of some sedatives, widely used in psychiatry and neurology. They may have some suppressive effect on sexual desire, but this is not due to a decrease in excitability, but to the activation of inhibition processes. Such drugs are not recommended for use by persons whose professional activities involve high concentration and work with potentially dangerous mechanisms.

Approximately two hundred and sixty milligrams of the microelement described above are constantly present in the human body, and the daily requirement for it varies from two to eight milligrams. It has the ability to accumulate and can be found in the kidneys, pituitary gland and thyroid gland, bone and muscle tissue, and is excreted by the skin and kidneys.

If we assume that bromine is added to the army, how dangerous are the consequences of its use for the male body?

How does bromine concentration affect the functioning of the body?

Natural sources of bromine are the following products:

• Nuts (peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds),
• Fish and seafood,
• Wheat and products made from it (barley, pasta).

An excess of this substance in the body is manifested by the following symptoms:

1. Prolonged causeless cough and runny nose,
2. general malaise,
3. Memory disorders,
4. Drowsiness,
5. lethargy,
6. Mild reactions
7. Elements of a rash on the skin.

If there is an insufficient amount of this chemical element in the body, then the following appears:

• Insomnia,
• The acidity of stomach juice decreases,
• Growth slows in childhood
• The level of hemoglobin in the blood drops,
• There is increased nervousness and irritability.

Interesting: the sea can be considered the greatest “guardian” of bromine. It contains the main reserves of this chemical element on the planet. In coastal areas, a relatively high content of this substance is observed in the surrounding atmosphere. It would seem that the male population in this area should experience sexual weakness, but this does not happen; rather, the opposite trend is noted.

The use of bromine in the army: myth or reality

In Soviet times, the ability of this chemical compound to have a sedative effect on the nervous system and, as a result, suppress sexual activity was actively used. For some time, bromine-based medications have been recommended for use in isolated male groups (prisons, psychiatric hospitals, military units) to suppress unnecessary sexual desire, which results in increased aggression.

Perhaps these actions were experimental in nature, so there is no documentary evidence of them. To this day, the question of the ability of bromine-containing substances to suppress sexual desire remains questionable. One thing can be said for sure: like most sedatives, drugs in this group can affect “male strength.” But this effect is temporary and lasts as long as the course of treatment continues. In healthy people who have not previously had problems with potency, bromine-containing substances do not cause any harmful long-term effects and are not capable of causing impotence.

Now let's discuss whether bromine can be used in the army and why it is needed. The only reason that can look somewhat plausible can be considered the use of bromine preparations in endemic areas where there is a low level of iodine in water and food, in order to prevent goiter. But even under such conditions, it is more profitable to use iodine-containing preparations.

The next important reason why bromine-containing drugs are allegedly added to soldiers’ food is to reduce their libido and suppress their sexual desire. Indeed, most recruits report a lack of interest in the opposite sex, but is bromine to blame?

For the most part, those who enlist in military service are young men, almost still children, for whom conscription is the first manifestation of independence. They find themselves in unusual, sometimes uncomfortable conditions, without the care and support of loved ones. They have to lead a Spartan lifestyle, strictly follow the orders of their commanders, and establish new camaraderie. In such conditions, the only desire of young people for several months is to get enough sleep and eat. And unusually heavy physical activity leads to colossal fatigue, when young men are barely able to get to bed.

In addition, army conditions make it possible for commanders to cope with any “nonsense” in soldiers’ heads due to the correct balance of physical training, work and rest. Which makes the use of any medicines an irrational waste of material resources.

Another point that refutes the possibility of using bromine-based compounds in army life is that in order to clearly and correctly perform assigned tasks, a soldier must have a clear mind and good reaction, and bromine-containing substances cause a lethargic state.

In a military unit, food for soldiers and officers is provided from “one pot,” which would cause justifiable dissatisfaction if there was a real threat to men’s health.

There remains one unclear point: what kind of white powder is added to army boilers, about which there is a lot of evidence. The answer turned out to be very banal; the suspicious white substance turned out to be ordinary ascorbic acid, which is added to third courses during the off-season in order to maintain immunity.

For many decades, boys have been taught from childhood that the army is a school of life, the best way to learn to be a real man, to easily overcome any difficulties, etc. However, not everyone is looking forward to the moment of conscription with joyful impatience, realizing that for at least a year, which they will spend in military service, they will have to completely change their usual way of life and deny themselves many things. Not least on the list of forbidden joys are close relationships with ladies. And this, as you understand, is very important for any normal young man, and it’s not easy for him to forget about sex for such a long time.

Back in Soviet times, there was a rumor that the army used bromine to reduce potency in men. The powder of this trace element is supposedly added to tea, and by drinking it, the unsuspecting soldier stops thinking about everything related to sex. And if a person is not distracted by such “nonsense”, he clearly focuses on his military duties.

Years have passed, a lot has changed, but the theory of bromine is still alive and is a subject of undisguised concern. After all, it’s no secret that this substance can cause irreparable harm to health, and some conscripts are not even sure that after such a test of strength they will be capable of procreation. In a word, there is something to think about... Let's figure out whether bromine is added to food in the army, and how it can affect a man's body.

Since the Soviet era and until now, many are convinced that bromine is added to soldiers’ food in the army to reduce potency and sexual desire. In fact, once you understand the effect of this microelement on the human body, the unfoundedness of these rumors becomes clear.

What is bromine and how does it affect the body

Bromine is one of the halogens and is a strong oxidizing agent. It can be found almost everywhere in the environment, but salts of this element are especially abundant in seawater, as well as in certain rocks and plants. In the human body, bromine is present in the blood, thyroid gland, pituitary gland, bones and muscles. Its most important role in the normal functioning of the nervous system was noted by I.P. Pavlov, arguing that without this microelement it is impossible to be a normal, balanced person. Since then, many studies have been carried out on the effect of bromine on the functioning of various internal organs and systems, and it has been proven that the element:

• Participates in the activation of digestive enzymes synthesized in the pancreas, without which the breakdown of carbohydrates and lipids is impossible.
• Prevents increased activity of the thyroid gland, leading to the development of goiter.
• Promotes a normal correlation between the processes of excitation and inhibition occurring in the central nervous system - its anticonvulsant, sedative and hypnotic effects are based on this property of the element.
• Reduces brain activity, allowing for normal sleep and rest.
• Stimulates the functioning of the adrenal glands.
• Increases sperm activity.

With insufficient intake of bromine in the body, a person may suffer from:

• Excessive irritability.
• Insomnia.
• Decreased hemoglobin levels in the blood.
• Reducing the acidity of gastric juice.
• Erectile dysfunction.

If men were given bromine in their food in the army, the consequences for their health would be as follows:

• Digestive disorders.
• Dizziness.
• Nosebleeds.
• Redness and watery eyes.
• Cough and difficulty breathing.
• Memory problems.
• Deterioration of reaction to external stimuli.
• Skin rashes.

Does bromine affect potency?

What is the effect of bromine on the male body, and is there any basis in the views on its potency-lowering properties? After all, it is believed that this powder is given to soldiers precisely in order to temporarily turn them, in essence, into asexual creatures.

Conducted research has shown that claims that bromine weakens sexual desire and potency are completely unfounded and untrue. While its ability to diffuse attention and dull reactions is beyond doubt. And if bromine preparations are not recommended for use by people whose work requires maximum concentration and concentration, then how, in this case, can it be given to conscripts?

Can a person, after taking a sedative or sleeping pill, engage in drill training, overcome an obstacle course, or simply stand at a post? There is only one answer: no, it cannot. In addition, it is unlikely that the army command will be delighted with the need to treat soldiers suffering from the effects of excessive bromine intake.

It can be unequivocally stated that rumors that bromine is regularly added to conscripts' drinks and food is a myth that has no basis. In fact, the element does not suppress sexual desire and potency, but only has a sedative effect, distracts attention and impairs memory.

Debunking the myth

So, let's finally decide on the answers to the questions: is bromine given in the army, why is it done and what can it lead to?

As we said above, adding bromine to soldiers is not only pointless, but also fraught with very unpleasant health consequences. Often, conscripts themselves explain the weakening of libido and potency precisely by the fact that bromine is added to their food. But, if you think about it, everything is completely natural: in the army, especially during the first months, a young man’s usual lifestyle and daily routine changes dramatically, physical activity increases, and fatigue accumulates.

It is clear that in order to be able to get out of bed the next day and perform the duties assigned to him, a soldier must sleep at night, and not indulge in lovemaking, even in the imagination. After all, the body, exhausted during the day, needs rest, not sex, so spontaneous erections are observed much less frequently than before the call.

In addition, the composition of army food is carefully controlled, and if any foreign compounds are found to be contaminated, the supplier’s license may simply be taken away.