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Nutrition and supplementation and male fertility

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Nutrition and supplementation and male fertility

Incorporating high-value foods on the daily menu and limiting those that are harmful to the body can greatly increase the chances of having offspring, but they are modifiable, meaning they can be affected.

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1. Fatty acids and fertility

High intake of saturated fatty acids and trans fats (mainly found in red meat, forage meat, fatty animal products, fast food, hard margarines, sweets and sugar baked goods) has been shown to reduce fertility and semen quality. This has been demonstrated by lower sperm concentrations and lower total fat (e.g. satured fats, animal fatty foods, fast-food, hard-boiled margarine, sweeteners, and sugar beets) and by reducing their total fat content (i.e. high fat intake in red meats, fake fats and animal fat products, animal fat consumption, high blood acidity, increased blood cholesterol levels, and increased body fat levels). Unlike fatty fats in the digestive tract, the presence of omega-3 fatty and essential fatty substances in the large intestine of the male reproductive tract has been observed to have a positive effect on the body fat content of both males and females (see Figure 3).

2. The effects of oxidative stress

Factors that increase oxidative stress include a diet based on high-processed foods, smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, prolonged nervous tension, insufficient sleep, and overloading of the body due to excessive exercise. There is a decrease in exercise, a change in composition and the quality of the semen. It is therefore necessary to ensure that the diet is rich in antioxidant compounds.

3. Antioxidants among the vitamins

In addition, vitamin C is involved in the synthesis of steroid hormones, including androgens (G. The richest source of vitamin C are raw vegetables and fruits. Ascorbic acid, i.e. vitamin C, plays an important role as an antioxidant in the plasma of the sperm (the sex surrounding the sperm). Agarwal et al. 2004).

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There are studies confirming the positive effects of vitamin E supplementation in combination with other antioxidants (A.M. In addition to vitamin C, vitamin E also has a beneficial effect on male fertility. Natural sources of Vitamin E include olive oil, vegetable oils, almonds, spices and wheat germ, as well as dark green vegetables. Gil-Villa et al. 2009).

5. They're anti-oxidant microelements

It is also involved in the process of spermatogenesis (seed formation and maturation). Similar to vitamins C and E, selenium is rich in Brazil nuts, fish and seafood, eggs and garlic. Oguntibeja, J.S. Truter 2009; M.K. Tavanbakhsh 2011). It also improves fertility (M.R. Safarinejad 2009). It protects cells from oxidative stress. In this respect, selenone can also cause infertility of the sperm, the disruption of the maturation of sperm and testosterone levels, as well as their non-oxygenicity.

6. Bioactive compounds

Therefore, consuming heat-treated tomatoes in the form of cutters and sauces, as well as tomato juice, will have a positive effect on reproductive abilities. Research confirms that lycopene given for 12 weeks at a 25 mg dose improves sperm morphology and semen quality (M. A key ingredient in the diet that supports male fertility is lyopene.

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It occurs mainly in meat (mostly in sheep and dairy) and in dairy products. Studies have shown that sperm motility and sperm count have increased after the introduction of supplementation. It is important to note that supplementation with these compounds is considered both effective and safe (Y. Zęba, G. L-carnitine is an organic compound synthesized from two amino acids lysine and methionine.

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