Increasing Low Sperm Count
A healthy male fertility diet should include the following nutrients:
Zinc
... improves the form, function and quality
of male sperm and greatly shoot up sperm count. Try to consume zinc in
its raw forms if possible as it can be damaged during cooking.
Sources
... red meat, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, yogurt, turkey, green peas, oyster, shrimp.
Selenium
...is responsible for sperm making. It is essential to include it in your diet.
Sources
... fish such as cold, halibut, snapper, sardines and shrimp. Also found in liver and turkey.
CoQ10
...is responsible for sperm motility in semen.
Sources
...most seafood and organ meats. However, it is hard to obtain through natural diet. A supplement is recommended.
Vitamin E
... improves sperm health and motility in men. Antioxidant found in Vitamin E helps to protect sperm and egg DNA integrity.
Sources
... dark leafy green vegetables, almonds, olives, papaya, sunflower seeds, etc.
Vitamin C
... improves sperm quality motility. Protects sperm from DNA damage. Like zinc, try to consume Vitamin in
its raw forms if possible as it can be damaged during cooking.
Sources
... fresh vegetables and fruits.
Folic Acid
... can boost sperm health.
Sources
... black beans, navy beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, asparagus, avocado, broccoli, brussel sprouts.
B12
... increases sperm count.
Sources
... clams, oysters, muscles, crab, lobster, beef, lamb, cheese and eggs, etc.
