Men’s Fertility Supplements

Mens fertility supplements - vitamins and minerals?

For men, three major factors affect fertility, and they're all related to sperm:

• Sperm count - the number of sperm
• Sperm motility - the ability for the sperm to move
• Sperm quality - health and vitality of the sperm

And this is no suprise since producing a high number of healthy sperm that can move quickly will greatly improve the chances of fertilizing an egg.

Several vitamins have been shown to increase sperm count, including vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E and folic acid.  Because a folic acid deficiency is  often related to low sperm count or poor sperm quality in men, taking a  folic acid supplement can increase the amount of healthy sperm. Vitamin C and vitamin B12  are good for sperm count, motility and quality. Serious vitamin C  deficiencies can sometimes result in damaged sperm, while vitamin B12 is known to promote healthy DNA.

Another vitamin that's thought to  be especially good for male fertility is vitamin E. One study (Hudson) conducted  with men who had high sperm counts but low rates of fertilization found  that, when they were given vitamin E supplements for a month, their  fertilization rates increased by 10 percent.

The minerals selenium and zinc have also been shown to be particularly important factors in increasing sperm count.

While we can't be absolutely sure that all  of these vitamins have a direct impact on helping you make a baby, we do know that overall good health can increase the chances of conceiving  and having a healthy pregnancy. And besides, making sure you get the  right vitamins and nutrients contributes to overall good health.  Combine good health with a healthy lifestyle, vitamins and proper nutrition and you will be going a long way toward making your body baby-ready.