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Foods that interfere with male fertility
1. Processed meat and junk food
2. High fat dairy products
3. Fish are high in mercury
4. Alcohol
5. Soy products
6. Energy drinks
7. Added sweetened drinks and artificially sweetened juices
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Food
affects fertility not only in women but also men.It is best to avoid or limit the following foods that interfere with male fertility.
Efforts towards the two blue lines must be made from both sides.In men, the condition of the reproductive organs and sperm clearly needs attention.
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Men need to pay attention to physical health, rest, and diet.Apparently certain foods also affect fertility.
Foods that interfere with male fertility
Certain foods can impact sperm quality and quantity.When sperm is not in prime condition, of course pregnancy is difficult to achieve.
For men, here are some foods that need to be avoided or limited in portions to maintain fertility.
1. Processed meat and
junk food
Processed meats such as bacon, sausages, ham, salami, are usually high in trans fats, preservatives and salt.These components can reduce sperm quality.
Meanwhile,
junk food
can trigger inflammation, decreased sperm count, and impaired sperm motility (ability to move).
2. High fat dairy products
Milk
full fat
or
full cream
and certain cheeses can lower testosterone levels.Then high levels of saturated fat can trigger hormonal imbalances.
As a result, sperm count decreases and this affects overall reproductive health.
3. Fish are high in mercury
It’s best to check the fish you consume again.Several types of fish high in mercury are foods that interfere with male fertility.
“Fish such as swordfish and tuna contain mercury which is associated with sperm DNA damage, having a negative impact on sperm motility and morphology. Limiting fish high in mercury can help protect sperm,” explained Prasanta Kumar Nayak, a fertility expert, quoting from
Times of India
.
4. Alcohol
It is legal to drink alcoholic beverages but the amount must be limited.Long-term excessive alcohol consumption can damage sperm production.
5. Soy products
It is best to reduce consumption of soybeans and their derivative products.Why?
Gastroenterologist and hepatologist Nivedita Pandey said soybeans contain isoflavones.Isoflavones are a type of phytoestrogen that mimics the estrogen produced by women.
“Excessive consumption of soybean food products can reduce sperm count by disrupting hormonal balance in men, potentially disrupting fertility,” he explained.
6. Energy drinks
High caffeine consumption, especially from energy drinks, can reduce sperm count and affect sperm DNA.
It is best to limit caffeine consumption to below 200 mg per day when you are planning to get pregnant.Excessive caffeine consumption can trigger DNA abnormalities in spermatozoa so that sperm quality and motility are disrupted.
Apart from energy drinks, also consider limiting your consumption of coffee and other caffeinated drinks or foods.
7. Added sweetened drinks and artificially sweetened juices
Sweet drinks with added sugar or artificial sugar can damage sperm quality.
Regular consumption of sweet drinks can trigger insulin resistance and inflammation.As a result, sperm motility and count decrease.
Meanwhile, consumption of artificial sweeteners such as saccharin and aspartame can increase the body’s oxidative stress.In this condition, sperm quality is damaged.
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