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Posted on July 1, 2009 by william jane | Posted under   Alternative


Balanced, varied, and nutritious diet for healthy living



In general the diet for a healthy father-to-be should be every bit as balanced, varied, and nutritious as the diet for mother-to-be.

A balanced diet is really very important. Research shows that poor eating habits and drinking alcohol regularly, for instance, can lower the quality and quantity of sperm. Infertility is much a man's trouble as it is a woman's. It is reported that approximately 20 – 40% of infertility can be attributed to men. Nutrition could have direct impact on the influence of sperm. Following a healthy diet could boost your chances of conceiving a child.

Specifically, future men should eat plenty of foods rich in vitamin C, get more zinc and add intake of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin E.

There are many contributors towards the improvement of male fertility (some work more effectively in combination with others):

Promoters of fertility (in alphabetical order)

Calcium – is a key regulator of sperm function. It improves the strength and durability of sperm.

Low fat milk, yogurt, cheese, hummus, broccoli, spinach, salmon, sunflower seeds, almonds, sesame seeds are it source.

Chromium – is an essential trace mineral involved with blood-sugar regulation and the hormone insulin? Ruthless chromium deficiency may obstruct with normal growth and decreased fertility.

Raw onions, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, honey, brewers yeast, oysters, liver are it source.

Co enzyme Q10 – is a nutrient mainly used by the body in the production of energy but it has been linked to increases in sperm count and motility.

Beef, soy, mackerel, sardines, spinach, peanuts, vegetable oil are it source.

Essential Fatty Acids have a critical effect on every part of the body, both of the important families omega-3 and omega-6 are components of nerve cells and cellular membrane throughout the body. They act as hormone regulator. Sperm tails hold high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids mainly D H A. Semen is rich in prostration, which are produced from fatty acids. Diet alone occasionally cannot offer adequate intake of essential fatty acids; supplementation of fish oils can help to restore depleted levels of omega-3 levels.

Linseed oil, flax seed oil, star flower oil, evening primrose oil, herring, salmon, mackerel, and sardines are it source.

Foliate Acid – is a form of water-soluble B vitamins. Most lacking in Foliate acid could have lower quality and inferior density of sperm. Foliate acid is said to work more effectively in combination with zinc.

Mutton, lamb, pork, rabbit, chicken, cow’s milk are it source.

Niacin (also known as vitamin B3) – is critical to energy production. It causes a great liberate of histamine all over the body it aids proper flow for long-lasting erections.

Liver, peanuts, chicken, tuna, salmon, peanut butter is it source.

Selenium – is an anti-oxidant that protects against sperm damage, maximizes sperm formation and can reduce mobility. Small level of selenium has been found in men with low sperm count. It works synergistic ally with vitamin E.

Brazil nuts, tuna, cod, turkey, noodles, egg, and rice are it source.

Vitamin B12 – is needed to maintain fertility, it improves low sperm count and sperm motility.

Meat, dairy products, eggs, yeast are it source.

Vitamin C – reduces the risk of sperm damage protecting them from oxidant damage. It stops sperm from clump together building them more motile (clumping reduces fertility).

Cereals, apple juice, grapefruit, orange, strawberries, red cabbage, peppers, new potatoes, peas are it source.

Vitamin D – may help to improve fertility because it assists in the absorption of calcium from the food that you eat.

Low fat milk, salmon, cod liver oil, tuna, sardines, eggs, cereals are it source.

Vitamin E – increases fertility. The anti-oxidant properties are said to make sperm more fertile – by protecting from damage and increasing quality. It corrects the performance of the endocrine glands that generate hormones, which influence growth, development and metabolic activity. Vitamin E is more helpful when taken with another key anti-oxidant - Vitamin C.

Wheat germ, almonds, sunflower seeds and oil, safflower oil, hazelnuts are it source

Zinc – is involved in the health of reproductive organs and prostate glands and virtually every aspect of male reproduction. It is found in high concentration in the sperm to make the outer layer and tail of the sperm. Even short-term deficiency can reduce sperm quantity and testosterone levels.
Pumpkin seeds, baked beans, chick peas, muesli, extra lean mince beef, dark chicken meat are it source

Inhibitors of fertility (in alphabetical order)

Alcohol – can reason to decrease in sperm count and testosterone levels and contributes towards the production of abnormal sperm. It can also lead to lower proportions of motile sperm. Alcohol also holds back zinc one of the more important minerals for male fertility.

Cut out or cut back on alcohol. While an occasional drink is generally measured safe, studies show that daily use of wine, beer or spirits can be detrimental.

Caffeine – like alcohol it can prevent your body from receiving and absorbing nutrients leading to problems with sperm count, abnormalities and motility.

Drugs – recreational drugs such as marijuana and cocaine should be avoided. These can affect the brain, guilty for releasing reproductive hormones

Radiation and chemicals – exposure to hazardous substances at work can also damage sperm, reduce sperm count and possibly cause genetic defects.

Smoking – decreases sperm count, makes sperm more sluggish and increases the number of abnormal sperm. Smoking is also known to decrease vitamin C levels in our bodies.

Stress – even minimal stress can cause a man’s testosterone levels and sperm count to drop.

Improving male fertility, Sperm is produced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and takes approximately 70-90 days (up to 2 months) to produce mature sperm. It is should be recognized that any changes in lifestyle, diet etc. need time to have an effect.

The basic message is that, commit yourself to a few months of clean and healthy living, eating which means plenty of fruit, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy products etc - and a safer lifestyle. It may be essential to take a quantity of supplements to ensure that optimum levels of minerals, vitamins and fatty acids are obtained.

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