Toxic children’s toys could be playing with your fertility chances A trading standards alert has been issued across the UK over concerns about toxic chemicals in children’s toys. These chemicals can have long-term effects on children’s health, and they could even affect their fertility for years to come. Why are the toys dangerous? Some toys…
Sperm cells, we’re on your tails with the help of new tech An exciting new study from the University of Birmingham shows that scientists can learn a great deal about fertility in men by analysing the movement of the tails of sperm cells [1. Gallagher MT, Cupples G, Ooi EH, Kirkman-Brown JC, Smith DJ. Rapid…
Absolute azoospermia is a condition where men have no motile sperm. It is not uncommon for men to have low sperm motility. Often this is situation can be resolved with positive lifestyle changes. However, absolute azoospermia is a more complicated situation. It is estimated that 1 in 5,000 men do not product motile sperm in…
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that helps to support healthy sperm production and sexual function As part of the group of B vitamins, B12 plays many important roles in the human body. It supports red blood cell production, cellular metabolism, brain function and also influences sperm production and health. Specifically, B12 is needed for DNA development…
Research Shows That Q10 Coenzyme Benefits Male Fertility By Improving Sperm Motility And Protection From Oxidative Stress Ubiquinone, commonly called Q10 coenzyme, just Q10 or CoQ10, is a vitaminoid. This is a compound that acts like a vitamin. However, it is unable to be produced by the body. CoQ10 must be sourced from diet to…
Research Shows That The Amino Acid Arginine Benefits Motile Sperm And Maintains Male Fertility. This Amino Acid Also Helps To Promote Strong Erections. The non-essential amino acid arginine performs a variety of roles in the body. It contributes to cell division, waste removal, immune function, wound healing and hormone regulation. One of the key functions…
Oxidative stress on sperm DNA caused by free radicals can be detrimental when trying to conceive. Vitamin C can help to reduce this oxidative stress and promote better fertility in both women and men. Ascorbic acid, commonly referred to as vitamin C, is a vital nutrient for a healthy body. Involved in an array of…
VITAMIN E IMPROVES FERTILITY Introduction Research shows that the pregnancy vitamin E can help to alleviate oxidative stress to better support healthy fertility in men and women. The group of vitamin Es is amongst the most powerful antioxidants. These lipid-soluble compounds protect cellular membranes from free radical damage. This helps to support the immune system and protects the…