Written By: Satata Karmakar | Published : March 1, 2023 1:26 PM IST
Essential Vitamins For Men
Male fertility can be impacted due to several factors; however, a considerable factor is sperm quality. In order to boost sperm quality there are certain vitamins that become crucial for good sperm health. The micronutrients found in the vitamins can potentially increase the sperm count, increase the motility rate as well as the sperm morphology. In simple terms, it can help a male be a healthy swimmer so that it can reach and fertilize the egg. TheHealthSite.com spoke to Dr Esha Sharma, Fertility Consultant at Nova IVF Fertility East, Siliguri, to understand more about the important vitamins that a man should add to their daily routine in order to keep their sperm healthy.
Nearly 30-40% of men in India experience fertility issues while trying to conceive with their partners, one such is the use of fertility vitamins that contain antioxidants that help to protect the male sperm cells from various radicals.
Men with the following fertility concerns are the ones who can benefit from fertility vitamins:
Even though sperm quality and sperm motility are two different factors, they are somehow intricately related. One might have sufficient sperm motility, having the potential to reach where it has to, but it will not help if the DNA is damaged. The sperm quality isn't only about the quantity of sperm during ejaculation, but also the physical look and how well it can swim must be considered. Lifestyle, diet, and hormonal imbalance are factors that can affect sperm quality.
Here are below a few supplements beneficial in improving sperm quality:
Here are below a few supplements beneficial in improving sperm motility:
Although most men can benefit from the minerals and nutrients present in the reproductive system, one should only take fertility supplements if it is needed, so it is always important to seek advice from a fertility expert.
