A healthy diet and moderate exercise increases the chances of paternity, according to researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health in the United States. With them, according to the teachings of the School of Medicine, Yamaguchi in Japan.
Research has shown that sperm quality is higher in those men who consume more fresh vegetables, fruits and fish and less fast food and red meat. In addition, the "honors" investigation moved a lot.
Scientists are invited to experiment with 188 male students. The volunteers were divided into two groups, based on the food preferences of the subjects. Participants in the first group - "reasonable" - ate a lot of fish, fruits, nuts and legumes. Participants in the second - "Western" - preference for red meat, energy drinks, ready snacks and pizza.
Analyzes showed that the subjects of the first group of sperm motility was higher by 11%. mobility index indicates the ability of male germ cells reach the female and fertilize it.
According to scientists, even a small increase in sperm motility improves the ability of man to conceive. In another study, the researchers analyzed 99 men diet, seek medical attention because of the inability to get pregnant partner. It was found that the consumption of trans fats contained in many fast food products, affect the amount of sperm produced. The men who consumed an average of 1.3% trans fat of total calorie intake, per milliliter of semen was 48 million sperm. And those who ate no more than 0.7 - about 79 million.
In addition, Japanese researchers have found that physically active men, sperm motility higher than those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. "We know that obesity and unhealthy diet can reduce sperm production - say researchers - so the results of our work suggest how useful a proper diet for men's health and physical activity".
