10 things you didn’t know about male fertility
By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med)
1. Diet
Eating an unhealthy diet can reduce the quality of sperm.
2. Vitamin C
Vitamin C improves sperm count and motility.
3. Stress
Stress can reduce sperm concentration during ejaculation.
4. Why?
In the majority of cases, the cause of male infertility is idiopathic, or unknown.
5. Quality
The quality of a male’s sperm could contribute to up to 50% of infertility in couples.
6. DNA
The head of the sperm contains the DNA.
7. Obesity
Obesity can affect a male’s fertility.
8. Selenium
Selenium is an antioxidant that can improve sperm quality.
9. Sperm Count
The average sperm count has reduced by nearly 60% in the last 40 years.
10. Smoking
Smoking or being exposed to cigarette smoke can impair sperm maturation and function.
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