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Boost Your Fertility: The Role of Antioxidants and Supplements in Male Reproductive Health

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin injections may be prescribed to regulate FSH and LH levels and boost testosterone production. Our staff can teach both you and your partner how to administer this medication at home.


Antioxidants are chemicals that deactivate free radicals that damage cells, including sperm. According to one study, taking vitamin C supplements increases sperm motility and count.




Vitamin C:


Vitamin C is an antioxidant that works to combat free radicals that damage cells, including sperm. Oxidative stress has also been linked with reduced count and motility of sperm, with studies demonstrating its ability to improve quality and health of sperm through supplementation with Vitamin C.


One study demonstrated how daily vitamin C supplementation of more than 1,000 mg was significantly beneficial to heavy smokers (Dawson et al, 1992). Men with varicocele who took a multi-antioxidant supplement containing N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A zinc selenium and magnesium also experienced significant improvements in sperm counts, motility and morphology (Lenzi et al, 2005).


D-aspartic acid appears to help regulate testosterone release and synthesis, with one clinical study of Furosap, made from fenugreek seeds, showing men with hormonally-related low sperm count/motility who took this supplement reported significant improvements in their semen. Ashwagandha was found more effective than placebo at increasing sperm count in one study (Ahmed et al, 2013), available as supplements or herbal medicine for man power.


Vitamin D:


Antioxidants are natural substances that protect our bodies against oxidative damage, and have been found to play an integral part in male fertility. A recent Cochrane review demonstrated how antioxidants such as vitamins C and E as well as zinc and carnitine could increase semen fertility while improving sperm motility and morphology.


Vitamin D is an integral component of increasing sperm count and motility, according to one study. A combination of vitamin D, calcium and folic acid was shown to significantly improve count, motility and morphology while other research indicates a high dose of vitamin D can lower the frequency of oligospermia - an abnormally low number of sperm.


Folic acid, a water-soluble B vitamin, is vital to producing quality sperm. According to studies, taking folic acid supplements has been found to enhance quality sperm production while protecting against genetic mutations leading to azoospermia.


D-aspartic acid dietary supplement has also been proven helpful with raising testosterone levels; additionally ashwagandha helps improve both count and motility; it is recommended all supplements be taken under medical advice from qualified healthcare practitioners.


Folic Acid:


Folic acid, also known as folate, is a B vitamin that assists with DNA synthesis and cell division while acting as an antioxidant to protect cells from damage. Folic acid can be found naturally in leafy green vegetables like spinach, brussels sprouts and cabbage as well as fortified cereals and breads; studies have also demonstrated its efficacy at improving men's fertility by increasing sperm count, motility and quality through improving DNA methylation as well as modulating MTHFR expression; it has also shown results at decreasing oxidative stress within male sperm.


Many supplements containing both zinc and folic acid, two key elements in sperm development, are promoted as natural ways to boost semen quality and count. A new study conducted in 2020 by researchers conducted double-blind research with couples planning infertility treatments found that men taking the supplement did not experience higher live birth rates than those given a placebo pill.


Vitamin E:


Vitamin E is an antioxidative that works to decrease oxidative stress and support healthy cell function. Studies have demonstrated its ability to help sperm count, motility and morphology improve.


Furthermore, Vitamin E protects lipids against oxidation while increasing testosterone levels in some men.

Studies have demonstrated the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids on increasing both sperm count and motility as well as providing DNA protection.


Another natural dietary supplement proven to boost motility is maca root. Clomiphene citrate is another option used to promote ovulation among women while raising levels of naturally occurring hormones like LH and FSH levels naturally occurring within their bodies.


Kessopoulou et al conducted a randomized clinical study with 32 infertile patients suffering from idiopathic oligoasthenozoospermia treated with vitamin C, E, coenzyme Q10, selenium and zinc and reported significant improvements in terms of sperm concentration, progressive motility and DNA integrity as a result of mens health; possibly due to their synergistic properties.


D-Aspartic Acid:


Many medicines used to increase sperm count and quality require a valid medical prescription, so their use should only be undertaken under medical advice. Several natural supplements that do not require a valid medical prescription could help increase fertility; such as antioxidants, vitamin D, L-carnitine and folic acid. A supplement combining all four elements has been shown to significantly improve semen parameters like concentration and motility.


Tribulus terrestris is another supplement that may assist, known for enhancing male fertility and increasing libido. One study gave men 1.75g of its powdered root over 12 weeks and discovered its effectiveness at increasing both sperm count and motility.


CoQ10, an essential amino acid produced naturally in humans and animals alike, plays a key role in hormone production such as testosterone and luteinizing hormone (LH). A study published by Advances in Sexual Medicine demonstrated how taking CoQ10 daily helped increase both concentration and sex timing medicine.

 

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