Gentlemen, come together! These 7 Foods are Effective in Increasing Fertility

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Men and men who want to increase fertility need to adopt a healthy diet. Try consuming these 7 foods that are known to be effective in increasing male fertility, from meat to eggs.

The way to maintain male fertility is not only through consuming vitality supplements, but also adopting a healthy lifestyle. When it comes to food, consuming foods with certain nutrients is highly recommended.

Food for male fertility must contain the nutrients D-aspartic acid, zinc, folate, and vitamins B12, C, D, E. These nutrients are very important in the formation of sperm quality.

Even though some of these nutrients are contained in vitality supplements, you can still get them from natural sources such as daily food intake.

Here is a list of foods that can be consumed to have fertile, healthy and quality sperm:

1. Nuts

Various nuts contain vitamin E, folate, which can protect sperm from damage. Photo: Pexels/David Disponett

Nuts such as peanuts and pistachios are foods high in nutrition. It contains vitamin E, folate, zinc and coenzyme Q10.

The antioxidants in vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 play an important role in protecting sperm from damage, so that their quality remains good.

Meanwhile, folate from nuts is useful in maintaining sperm DNA so that its viscosity and quantity can produce the best quality.

2. Seafood

Eating seafood can also increase sperm count, motility, and reduce DNA damage. Photo: Getty Images/pixura

Seafood is one type of food for male fertility. The types include shellfish, oysters, shrimp, tuna, mackerel, sardines and salmon.

These foods are rich in vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids. The nutrients in it are very good for improving sperm quality.

In the journal Biomolecules, it is explained that foods high in vitamin B12 can increase sperm count, motility and reduce DNA damage.

3. Meat

You can also eat meat, but it must be in sufficient quantities. Photo: Getty Images/iStock Illustration

Lean red meat or poultry cooked fresh and not processed is on the list of healthy foods and good for sperm.

In addition, this meat contains the compound L-arginine which is later converted by the body into nitric oxide to maximize the function of sperm.

However, still eat meat in sufficient quantities. Consuming too much meat can actually have a bad impact, which can reduce sperm motility or movement.

4. Eggs

Consuming boiled eggs can increase the number and morphology of sperm. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/fcafotodigital

Eggs contain important nutrients for sperm, such as protein and high levels of omega-3 acids. Apart from being easy to obtain, nutrients from eggs are useful in increasing the number, motility and morphology of sperm.

It should be noted that daily egg consumption must be limited. Ideally 1-2 eggs per person per day, especially for adults with normal cholesterol levels.

5. Dairy products

Cheese and yoghurt are milk-based foods that are effective in increasing male fertility. These foods contain omega-3 acid, vitamin B12 and D-aspartate, which are good for sperm.

Especially vitamins B12 and D-aspartate, are very important in regulating the testosterone hormone so that sperm motility increases.

6. Fruits

Lemons or other fruits can also improve sperm quality. Photo: Getty Images

To improve sperm quality so that it is fertile, you can consume fruits such as oranges, strawberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, tomatoes, peppers, lemons.

This fruit’s nutrition is rich in vitamin C which acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants are able to protect sperm DNA from damage so that its quality is maintained.

Increasing vitamin C intake in the body has been proven to improve sperm size, shape, number and motility.

7. Vegetables

Apart from fruit, you can consume green vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, mushrooms in your daily diet. These vegetables are rich in vitamins C and E which are effective in increasing sperm health.

Antioxidants from vegetables play an important role in warding off free radicals, which can damage sperm cells and reduce their quality.

Apart from consuming food for male fertility, the most accurate way to determine whether you are fertile or not is to undergo a fertility test with an andrologist at the hospital.

This article has appeared on CNN Indonesia with the title “7 Foods to Increase Male Fertility, Meat to Eggs”

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