Foods That Increase Male Fertility
“Male infertility is any condition that interferes with a man’s ability to get a woman pregnant,” writes La Puma. He also says, “Stress has been show to decrease the quantity and motility of sperm – so [if you want to get a woman pregnant] meditate, do yoga, or relax with friends.”
For more tips on increasing male fertility, read The Male Biological Clock: The Startling News About Aging, Sexuality, and Fertility in Men
And here are Dr La Puma’s foods that improve fertility, as well as foods to avoid…
Foods That Increase Male Fertility
1. Lean beef, wheat germ, oysters, and dark-meat turkey. “These foods all have zinc, and a zinc deficiency can cause a decreased sperm count,” writes Dr La Puma. “Men put on a zinc-restricted diet of less than five milligrams daily for up to forty weeks had a decreased sperm count, but this normalized within twelve months when they ate zinc-rich foods.”
2. Foods high in Vitamin C. “They increase male fertility, perhaps by reducing oxidative stress,” writes La Puma. “Infertile men given 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C twice a day had their sperm counts increase by an average of over 125%.” He also says this is “in theory only” – which means it hasn’t been proven scientifically.
3. Tomatoes and tomato-based foods. “Thirty men were given 2,000 micrograms of lycopene supplements twice a day for three months. Two-thirds had increased sperm counts by the end of the study. Free oxygen radicals are a major cause of male infertility, and lycopene squelches free radicals.” It’s the lycopene in tomatoes that does the trick – again, in theory only.
4. Organic foods. Men who are exposed to synthetic chemical pesticides show damaged sperm. It takes them longer to get a woman pregnant. To learn how organic foods can decrease the effects of pesticides, read How Antioxidants Neutralize Free Radicals.
More Tips for Male Fertility – Foods to Avoid
Alcohol. Dr La Puma says that alcohol decreases sperm count and motility – and the more you drink, the more the sperm and motility decreases.
Coffee. “An Italian study showed that the more coffee men drank, the greater their risk of sperm that do not work. Even having just one cup a day has a negative effect,” writes La Puma.
Mercury-containing fish. Shark, swordfish, marlin, king mackerel, tile fish, and albacore tuna contain higher-than-normal amounts of mercury. If you’re coping with infertiity – whether you’re a man or a woman – avoid them.
Also — consider nutritional supplements for fertility, such as FertilAid. Vitamin C and zinc are the most important supplemental nutrients to enhance fertility. Vitamin C (2,000 to 6,000 milligrams daily) helps prevent sperm from clumping or sticking together, thus increasing male infertility and improving sperm count. Zinc supplements have been shown to increase testosterone, sperm count and sperm motility. High zinc sources include oysters, organ meats, lean beef, turkey, lamb, herring, wheat germ, legumes and nuts. Supplements such as FertilAid for Men contain the right blend of vitamins and minerals for fertility.
For more info, read Male Fertility Tips.
Category: Health & Wellness, Male Infertility Tips, Natural Health Tips, Pregnancy Tips, Stress Management Tips
dear laurie,
i and my wife are more than two years of being together since we were married. we went to a doctor for a workout. it was found out that my wife has a mayoma (a size of a corn) kernel. and with a retroverted ovary..as for myself i had a semen analysis and sad to say i have a low sperm count..Please help advice us what to do? what are our chances of experiencing the joy of being a parent.
I shall be waiting for your reply. Thank you and God bless.
Dear Shyam,
The best way that I know of to plan a pregnancy is by timing ovulation.
Here’s how ovulation predictor kits work:
Ovulation Predictor Kits – The Best Way to Tell If You’re Ovulating
Also — I encourage you to talk to your doctor, since you’ve been trying to get pregnant for a year without success. Perhaps you and your wife should both be tested for fertility, to make sure you don’t have health issues that are preventing pregnancy.
Wishing you the best,
Laurie
dear mam,
i’m 24 man n have tried for baby for last 12 months.but not yet success.pls suggest some tip for me n my wife.the calender days is going to be complete after 4 days.then total nos of days will be 14 after her periods.pls tell me that at which day i should fall in relationship.either on 14th day or 15th day.pls give some tips for getting baby.
thanks
Shyam kanojiya
Dear Shiv,
Other than the articles I’ve written here on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility, I know of no other medicines that can increase male fertility levels. You could try the male fertility supplements — the ads on this site — because they do work for some men. But, there are no guarantees because it really depends on the cause of your azoospermia (no sperm) and even your personality.
I know that azoospermia isn’t easy to cure. My husband went to an acupuncturist for help with his sperm count, but it didn’t get us pregnant! Even though it didn’t work for us — because not everything works for everybody — acupuncture may be an option to explore.
If you can determine the cause of your azoospermia, you’re better able to treat it. But, as I said, I don’t think it’s easily cured.
I’m sorry I can’t offer better advice — and I caution you to be careful of people on the internet who say they can cure male infertility. If you can afford to try different things, then do it! But, don’t be fooled into buying products or treatments that offer miracle cures.
My best advice is to go back to your doctor, and do the biopsy — when you’re ready. That will help you figure out what to do next.
Blessings,
Laurie
Dear mam,
I am suffering from azoospermia, doctor adviced me for testicular biopsy but i am not ready for it now and want to cure myself with medicines only i am a healthy man aged 34, kindly advice some treatment for it i want my wife feel happy.
I shall be waiting for your reply.
Thanks
Dear Vijesh,
Thanks for your comment! Unfortunately, I have no information about how to have a male baby.
Here are some articles about foods and exercises that increase sperm count and motility (in general — not for specific male or female sperm)…
How to Increase Sperm Count Naturally
5 Foods That Increase Sperm Count, Production, and Motility
Facts About Sperm Count, Quality, and Production
I hope these articles help, and I wish you all the best.
Laurie
Please mail me in detail about how to have a male baby, and what are the foods and exercise to increase male sperms.