You may think you already eat a healthy, well balanced diet - but these days even if you do eat the amount of fruit and vegetables that you should do, they may not have been grown in soil that contains the minerals that are necessary to produce food that contains the essentials that you need. A vitamin supplement may therefore be a very good way of ensuring that you are getting all the necessary elements for successful fertilization.
There are vitamin and mineral supplements that are specifically formulated for male infertility - key antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals - as well as the amino-acid L-Carnitine - ingredients that have been scientifically proven to improve male fertility and your overall reproductive health.
Vitamin And Mineral
When you are evaluating a course of supplements you need to check that they contain the following top five ingredients needed to increase male fertility:
1. Vitamin C - is an antioxidant, these neutralise free radicals, essential for general well being. Vitamin C can be found in citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit and brightly colored vegetables such as cabbage, peppers and broccoli. Vitamin C does not only improve the sperm count and sperm motility it can also stop sperm clumping together a condition known as sperm agglutination. The recommended daily intake of vitamin C is 500-1000 mg per day.
2. Vitamin E - is another antioxidant and is of benefit to both males and females to ensure fertility. Found in food sources such as whole grains, seeds and nuts. Vitamin E supplies to strength to help the sperm penetrate the egg and achieve conception. A minimum of 4mg of Vitamin E is recommended daily.
3. Vitamin B12- Is another vitamin that helps to improve sperm count and sperm motility. Beef, lamb and liver are high sources of B12, and the recommended intake is 1.5 mcg per day. Taking this amount of B12 has been shown to lead to the improvement of sperm counts in 60% of users.
4. Arginine - is not a vitamin, it is an essential amino acid and is required to produce sperm and to improve sperm motility. Arginine can be found in nuts, seeds and soy products. Taking the recommended daily intake of 4g per day has been shown in controlled studies that 74% of men have shown a marked improvement in sperm count and sperm motility when measured over a three month period.
5. Zinc - another essential element in male fertility. Lamb, beef, chicken and dairy, all protein foods are also rich in zinc. Zinc has to be replenished regularly because every time a man ejaculates he can lose up to 5mg of zinc. The absorption of zinc is inhibited by smoking, alcohol and caffeine, so a supplement is essential. The recommended daily intake of zinc is 10 - 30 mg per day.
Taking a vitamin supplement is a quick and easy first step to sorting out your male infertility. But do not presume that more is better, do not take more than the recommended number of tablets daily. Also, if you are visiting you doctor inform him that you are taking a supplement.
Do not rely on supplements alone, make an effort to improve your diet, make sure you give up smoking, and try to reduce your alcohol intake. All these steps will help you combat male infertility.