To conceive a healthy child, a man must be actively involved in planning. Including pay attention to your diet.
Folic acid
Although she is considered one of the most essential "helpers" for women during pregnancy, men also need folic acid. It reduces the number of defective sperm, which means it reduces the risk of pathologies and abnormalities in the child.
For a tangible effect, folic acid should be taken 3 months before conception. It is also worth remembering that it is destroyed by the action of nicotine. That is, it is better to give up bad habits.
Vitamin E
It improves sperm motility, their "vitality". In addition, vitamin E enhances the body's defenses.
Zinc
Thanks to zinc, the male body produces more testosterone. It also improves sperm motility.
Vitamin C
It improves a man's well-being, increases testosterone levels.Vitamin D
It affects the quality of sperm, and also generally improves the metabolism of the future father.
Iodine
Iodine helps the thyroid gland function properly. Namely, she, as you know, is responsible for ensuring that the reproductive function of a man fully works.
Selenium
It helps to increase the child's sexual activity, improve reproductive capacity.
To increase "male strength" it is recommended to eat legumes, beets, carrots, pumpkin, seeds, nuts, seafood, red meat, fruits and berries.
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