Did you know that your diet has a direct impact on the quality of your sperm? Poor diet and overindulgence in alcohol, it has been found, can affect sperm quality and quantity. Eating a nutritious diet and living a healthy lifestyle will considerably boost your chances of becoming a parent because infertility affects men and women equally.
The following are the causes of diminishing mail fertility.
- Greater age
- heavy alcohol use
- having a cigarette
- being obese or overweight
Men who are infertile may be diagnosed with:
- Semen analysis involves checking a sample of a man’s sperm in a lab for anomalies and the presence of antibodies.
- Blood tests are used to measure hormone levels.
- The network of capillaries within the genitals is examined using a fine needle and a microscope to determine whether they contain any sperm.
- scans with ultrasound
Ways of Improvement
Increase intake of Vitamin D
Male fertility benefits from vitamin D. It is a substance with the capacity to raise testosterone levels. One observational study found that testosterone production was substantially more likely to be inadequate in males who had vitamin D deficiencies. A controlled investigation including 65 males with low testosterone and vitamin D levels provided support for these conclusions. Their testosterone levels increased by about 25% after a year of taking 3,000 IU of vitamin D3 every day.
Sunlight is a source of vitamin D. Additionally, eggs are a good source of vitamin B and D3 (Salmon fish and Cod liver oil is also a rich source of Vitamin D3). Eggs, a mainstay of breakfast, contain a lot of choline that has been proven in tests to have a major beneficial impact.
Including antioxidants
Compounds called antioxidants help to neutralise free radicals, which harm cells. Numerous vitamins and minerals have antioxidant properties, and some studies have connected antioxidant intake to an increase in sperm count.
An analysis published in 2019 suggests that vitamin C, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein, and beta-carotene are antioxidants that may help maintain a healthy sperm count.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and a number of other vitamins and minerals found in pomegranates support fertility. Vitamin C is abundant in citrus fruits including orange, kiwi, blackcurrant, Indian gooseberry, guava, and strawberry. Additionally, vitamin C increases sperm health and motility.
Co-Enzyme Q10/Antioxidants
Organ meats, poultry, pig, fatty fish, soyabeans, lentils, oranges, spinach, cauliflower, peanuts, and sesame seeds are all excellent sources of coenzyme q10, which helps to increase sperm motility and count.
Fruits are a great source of antioxidants, which aid in the removal of free radicals from the body and improve sperm health. Watermelon’s antioxidant lycopene promotes sperm motility. In addition to the essential antioxidants, berries like strawberries, cherries, and blueberries also include folate and zinc.
Essential fatty acids
Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, which your system needs to balance hormones, are abundant in flax seeds. Overall, flax seeds and other plant-based foods have powerful effects on hormone balancing and boosting fertility.
Additionally, they contain lignans, which are dangerous xenoestrogen-protecting phytoestrogens (plant estrogens) (environmental chemicals with estrogenic properties).
