A new study from Australia shows that men whose mothers experienced stressful life events during their first trimester of pregnancy may grow up to have reduced sperm counts in adulthood [1. Bräuner EV, Hansen Å M, Doherty DA, Dickinson JE, Handelsman DJ, Hickey M, Skakkebæk NE, Juul A, Hart R. The association between in- utero…
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…
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…
WHY CARNITINE IS CRITICAL FOR MALE FERTILITY Overview Carnitine improves male fertility by supporting sperm count, sperm concentration, motility, nuclear DNA integrity and morphology. L-Carnitine is present in almost every cell in the body. It is derived from the amino acids lysine and methionine. Carnitine is the generic name for several compounds. These include L-carnitine, acetyl-L-carnitine,…
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…
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…