{"id":918064,"date":"2022-01-20T16:20:03","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T16:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/news\/2022\/01\/20\/infertility-in-men-5-vitamins-every-man-should-eat-regularly-to-increase-fertility\/"},"modified":"2022-01-20T16:20:03","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T16:20:03","slug":"infertility-in-men-5-vitamins-every-man-should-eat-regularly-to-increase-fertility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/01\/20\/infertility-in-men-5-vitamins-every-man-should-eat-regularly-to-increase-fertility\/","title":{"rendered":"Infertility In Men: 5 Vitamins Every Man Should Eat Regularly To Increase Fertility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<article>\n<p>Fertility issues can be very difficult to deal with. The most common infertility problem faced by men is that of low sperm count. This condition is caused by different factors and it results in poor sperm quality. The best way to increase your fertility and reduce your chances of infertility is through your diet. In this article, we\u2019ll highlight 5 essential vitamins and minerals every man needs to consume to increase fertility;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vitamin C<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/878163f3163b4b468ef05e329908db21\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C plays the role of a vitamin and an antioxidant. Vitamin C improves semen quality. It increases sperm count and improves sperm motility. Combination of vitamin C and vitamin E in men has positive impact in overall reproductive health. Citrus fruits are rich source of vitamin C. you can also get vitamin C from red peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage and leafy green vegetables. Another common source of vitamin C is the vitamin C supplement that is readily available in pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Calcium<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.6chcdn.feednews.com\/assets\/v2\/d9b9d9c579a3487a9b17e25cfb13d759?quality=uhq&amp;resize=720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Calcium plays an important role in the formation of sperm during spermatogenesis. It is also an essential component of sperm. Deficiency in calcium is a contributing factor to infertility in men. Dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese are sources of calcium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Zinc<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/8e9316a2a3a4401d951ccdfa03f06171\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Zinc is a macronutrient that has been listed as an essential for men. it aids with proper reproductive growth and development. zinc plays a role in testosterone levels. It is also very essential in the formation of zinc. Deficiency in zinc results in poor sperm quality. Eggs, red meat, chicken, milk, baked beans and nuts are rich sources of zinc. Consuming foods fortified with zinc can help to improve sperm quality, increase semen volume and increase sperm motility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vitamin D<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/5d53f05c54ba4a68849a4dcf3dd45463\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vitamin D plays a vital role in male fertility. It contributes to improved sperm count and it boosts fertility. Studies show that men who have vitamin D deficiency are more likely to suffer from fertility problems compared to men who aren\u2019t vitamin D deficient. The best source of vitamin D is sunlight. It is recommended that you get your daily dose of vitamin D through exposure to early morning sunlight. If you live in an environment that prevents you from getting enough sunlight, then you can take supplements so that your body gets the vitamin D it needs. Food sources of vitamin D include egg yolk, sardines, red meat and liver.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vitamin E<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/7d87b16016104e08b80899d1ba5bb587\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vitamin E plays similar role to vitamin C in fertility. Both vitamins work together to ensure reproductive health and fertility. Vitamin E helps to protect the sperm\u2019s cell membrane from damage. It also increases sperm motility. Source of vitamin E include; avocado, mango, snail, crayfish, spinach and eggs.<\/p>\n<p>If you found this article helpful, please share it with your friends and family. Thank you for reading. don\u2019t forget to share your thoughts in the comment section below.<\/p>\n<p>Source: cnyfertility.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Photo credits: timesofindia.indiantimes.com, guardian.ng, theguardian.com, food.unl.edu, areamarket.com. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Content created and supplied by: NewzHorse (via  Opera<br \/>\nNews )<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p class=\"copyright hide\">\n<span class=\"content\">    ,  .   ,     .       () , , , , , , , , .      \/ ,  and\/or  .     ,  , and\/or  ,      and\/or     <\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"see-more\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<section class=\"tags\">\nC<br \/>\nC.<br \/>\nE<br \/>\nVitamin C<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fertility issues can be very difficult to deal with. The most common infertility problem faced by men is that of low sperm count. This condition is caused by different factors and it results in poor sperm quality. The best way to increase your fertility and reduce your chances of infertility is through your diet. 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