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Adding food for Husband Sperm Quality

Food can affect sperm quality of men. If you plan to fill the house with the presence of a child, husband to try to keep the intake of semen quality remain intact and avoid foods that could spoil it. This report Ana Mantica in Eating Well magazine about food that are essential for sperm quality of men:

Fruit and Vegetables
In a study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility in the year 2009 it is said that the number of healthy sperm is associated with the consumption of certain nutrients. Some nutrients can be found in fruits and vegetables. The researchers speculate that antioxidants may improve sperm quality.

Fish
According to a study in the American Journal of Epidemiology, omega-3 found in fish oils can help couples to improve sperm quality. Research conducted by the University of Illinois found that mice which converts alpha-linoleic acid (ALA) into DHA omega-3 seem more fertile. Nevertheless, this research is still early to give recommendations on how many pairs you can consume omega-3.

Avoid:
Cola
If you want to have children, do not give soft drinks to your mate. A study in 2010 in the Danish have found an association between cola consumption and reduced sperm quality. The scientists also do research on 2554 people. According to research reports in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that people who consume more than 10 cans of soda a week, tend to have fewer sperm.

Soybean
Consuming soy for the long term, can lower sperm count, according to a study in the journal Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. Research carried out on male rats showed that soy is consumed every day can reduce 25 percent of the total normal sperm. The scientists also noted the changes in genes involved in motility of sperm in mice who consumed soy. The researchers speculate that soy isoflavones can decrease sperm quality.

take from: eating well

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