Infertility is indeed a growing problem worldwide.
It does affect about one in every six couples, and researchers do estimate about one in every three cases is due to fertility problems in the male partner alone.
While infertility is not always treatable, it can indeed sometimes be improved with a healthy diet, supplements as well as other lifestyle strategies.
What Is Male Infertility?
Fertility does refer to people’s ability to reproduce by natural means.
Male infertility treatment in Hyderabad happens when a man has rather a poor chance of making his female partner pregnant. It does usually depend on the quality of his sperm cells.
The following aspects of sexual function and semen quality may affect fertility:
Libido:
Otherwise known as sex drive, libido does describe a person’s desire to have sex. Foods or supplements that do claim to increase libido are called aphrodisiacs.
Erectile dysfunction:
Also referred to as impotence, erectile dysfunction is when a man happens to be unable to develop or maintain an erection.
Sperm count: An important aspect of semen quality involves the number or concentration of sperm cells in a given amount of semen.
Sperm motility:
An essential function of healthy sperm cells is their ability to swim. Sperm motility is in fact measured as the percentage of moving sperm cells in a given sample of semen.
Testosterone levels:
Low levels of testosterone, the male sex hormone, may indeed be responsible for infertility in some men.
Infertility can have multiple causes and may depend on genetics, general health, fitness, diseases, and dietary contaminants.
Additionally, a rather healthy lifestyle and diet are important. Some foods and nutrients are indeed associated with greater fertility benefits than others.
1. Take D-Aspartic Acid Supplements
D-aspartic acid (D-AA) is a form of aspartic acid, a type of amino acid that is sold as a dietary supplement.
It should not be confused with L-aspartic acid, which does make up the structure of many proteins and is far more common than D-AA.
D-AA is indeed mainly present in certain glands, such as the testicles, as well as in semen and sperm cells.
Researchers believe that D-AA is implicated in male fertility. In fact, D-AA levels are significantly lower in infertile men than fertile men.
This is supported by studies showing that D-AA supplements may increase levels of testosterone, the male sex hormone that does play an essential role in male fertility.
D-AA supplements may, in fact, improve fertility in men with low testosterone levels.
2. Exercise Regularly
Exercising not only does improve one’s confidence as well as physical performance — it may also raise one’s testosterone levels.
Studies do show that men who exercise regularly have higher testosterone levels and also better semen quality than men who are inactive.
However, one needs to avoid too much exercise, as it may have the opposite effect and also potentially reduce testosterone levels.
Adequate zinc intake can also minimize this risk.
If one rarely exercises but wants to improve one’s fertility, becoming more physically active should be one of one’s top priorities.
3. Get Enough Vitamin C
Oxidative stress occurs when the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) do reach harmful levels in one’s body.
It does happen when the body’s own antioxidant defenses are overwhelmed on account of disease, old age, an unhealthy lifestyle or environmental pollutants.
ROS are indeed constantly being produced in one’s body, but their levels are kept in check in healthy people. High levels of ROS may promote tissue injury as well as inflammation, increasing the risk of chronic disease.
There happens to be some evidence that oxidative stress, as well as excessively high levels of ROS, may indeed lead to infertility among men. Adequate intake of antioxidants, like vitamin C, can help counteract some of these harmful effects. There is also some amount of evidence that vitamin C supplements can also improve semen quality.
Vitamin C supplements do improve sperm count as well as motility while reducing the numbers of deformed sperm cells.
Taken together, these findings do suggest that vitamin C can help improve fertility in infertile men suffering from oxidative stress.
However, controlled studies are rather required before any definite claims can be made.
4. Relax and Minimize Stress Levels
Stress can reduce one’s sexual satisfaction and impair one’s fertility.
Researchers do believe the hormone cortisol may fact also partly explain these adverse effects of stress.
Prolonged stress does indeed raise levels of cortisol, which has strong negative effects on testosterone. When cortisol does go up, testosterone levels tend to go down.
While severe, unexplained anxiety is rather typically treated with medication; milder forms of stress can be alleviated by numerous relaxation techniques.
Stress management can be as simple as taking a walk in nature, meditating, exercising or spending time with one’s friends.
5. Get Enough Vitamin D
Vitamin D is another nutrient that may also boost one’s testosterone levels.
One observational study does show that vitamin D-deficient men were more likely to have low testosterone levels.
High vitamin D levels are rather linked to greater sperm motility, but the evidence is conflicting.
6. Try Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus Terrestris also referred to as puncture vine, is a medicinal herb that is frequently made use of to enhance male fertility.
One study in men with low sperm counts does show that taking 6 grams of tribulus root daily for about two months does improve erectile function as well as libido.
While Tribulus terrestris does not raise testosterone levels, research does indicate that it may be possible to enhance the libido-promoting effects of testosterone.
7. Take Fenugreek Supplements
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) happens to be a popular culinary as well as a medicinal herb. The supplements do significantly increase testosterone levels. Keep in mind that all of these studies examined fenugreek extracts. It is unlikely that whole fenugreek, which is used in cooking and herbal tea, is as effective.
8. Get Enough Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral found in high amounts in animal foods, such as meat, fish, eggs, and shellfish.
Adequate zinc intake appears to be one of the cornerstones of male fertility.
Observational studies show that low zinc status or deficiency is associated with low testosterone levels, poor sperm quality and an increased risk of male infertility.
Also, taking zinc supplements increases testosterone levels and sperm count in those who are low in zinc.
Furthermore, zinc supplements may reduce the decrease in testosterone levels that’s associated with excessive amounts of high-intensity exercise.
Controlled trials need to confirm these observational findings.
9. Consider Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a medicinal herb that has been used in India since ancient times.
Studies do suggest that ashwagandha may improve male fertility.
Consuming 600 mg of ashwagandha root extract daily significantly does increase testosterone levels, muscle mass as well as strength, compared to a placebo.
These findings are supported by observational evidence which indicates that ashwagandha supplements may also improve sperm counts, sperm motility, and antioxidant status as well as testosterone levels.
10. Eat Maca Root
Maca root happens to be a popular plant food that originated from central Peru. Traditionally, it has been made use of for its ability to enhance libido cum fertility.
It improves sexual desire or libido.
Maca root can also improve sexual performance. In men with mild erectile dysfunction, 2.4 grams of dried maca root does slightly improve self-reported erectile function as well as sexual well-being. It increases sperm counts and motility in healthy men.
These findings have been partly confirmed by reviews, but the researchers noted that the evidence is weak and more research is before definite claims can be actually made
Additionally, maca root does not affect hormone levels.
