Antioxidants are important compounds found in foods. It is
also produced by the body to protect the organs and body systems from free
radicals which can damage cellular structures. According to fertility experts, consumption of
fruits and vegetables can help promote good reproductive health. Vitamin E
which is found in vegetable oils helps to reduce the oxidative stress on our
cells. It also has positive effect on both eggs and sperms’ health because as
an antioxidant, it protects these reproductive cells from damage. Other good
sources of antioxidants in foods are found in green vegetables like spinach and
broccoli, while zinc sources include seafood, red meat, beans, nuts and dairy.
A new study revealed that middle aged and older men who
consume enough antioxidants in their diet may have better-quality sperm than
men who lack the important nutrients. Those who receive the most antioxidants
have fewer DNA-strand breaks in their sperm. DNA-strand breaks in their sperm
measures the genetic quality of male reproductive cell.
Further studies are to be made because the study does not prove
that antioxidants directly improve sperm quality or improve the chances of a
healthy pregnancy. Although male factors only account to forty percent to
infertility cases, it doesn’t hurt to take care of the body and improve
fertility.
Upon reading this, I thought that men will now be more interested and willing to take antioxidants, share your thoughts and point of views regarding men who needs to take antioxodants.
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