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It is estimated that around 50% of male infertility is treatable as it is usually caused by lifestyle, environmental and nutritional factors [1]. In fact, infertility affects around 15% of couples. However, if you are suffering from infertility, you could consider trying a natural remedy to address the issue. Did you know that sesame seeds could help in fighting male infertility? Other than that, studies suggest that date palm pollen can be effective in improving sperm quality [2].
Date palm or Phoenix dactylifera belongs to the family of Palmae which is a plant native to North Africa and has also been cultivated in Arabia and Persian Gulf. In fact, the date palm pollen has been used extensively in traditional medicine for treating male infertility. These are the 10 things can make you infertile .
This is because the date palm contains estradiol and flavonoid components that could potentially have positive effects on the sperm quality. Iranian researchers conducted an experimental study in 2014 in order to investigate the effect of date palm pollen on sperm parameters as well as the reproductive system of adult male rats. This study was published in the Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine [2].
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It was observed that the oral administration of date palm pollen improved the sperm count, DNA quality and motility only 35 days after they started consuming it. Around 36 rats were included in the study and divided into various experimental groups where each one of them consumed different doses of date palm pollen. Researchers took blood samples to determine their serum levels following which it was found that 120 and 240 mg/kg doses helped in significantly improving their sperm quality. Other than this, here are 8 easy ways to boost sperm quality and count.
The study concluded that there were no side effects observed among the subjects after consuming date plant pollen and that it can improve male fertility factors. While the effects are yet to be studied on humans, this herbal remedy still shows some potential in naturally treating male infertility.
Date palm pollen is available in a powdered form and before you decide to take it, you could consult an Ayurveda practitioner for the right dosage. These are the 7 foods that promote fertility in men and women.
Reference
[1] Kolettis PN. Evaluation of the subfertile man. Am Fam Physician. 2003 May15;Review. Erratum in: Am Fam Physician. 2003 Oct 1;68(7):1266.PubMed PMID: 12776966.
[2] Mehraban F, Jafari M, Akbartabar Toori M, et al. Effects of date palm pollen (Phoenix dactylifera L.) and Astragalus ovinus on sperm parameters and sex hormones in adult male rats. Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2014;12(10):705-712.
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