Nuts increase male fertility

Why should men eat nuts on a regular basis?

When men consume a lot of nuts in their diet, this leads to an increase in the number of spermatozoa. The researchers also found that such a diet improves sperm quality.

Researchers from the University Rovira i Virgili in Spain found in their current research that regular consumption of nuts in men leads to that the quality of swimming and the number of spermatozoa are increased. The doctors published the results of their study at the meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Barcelona

What are the daily consumption of nuts for men?

In their study, experts examined conventional sperm parameters and molecular changes over a 14-week period. Doctors noted better sperm quality in healthy young men ages 18 to 35, when they supplemented their usual diet with 60 g / day of mixed almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts

. 19659002] The results support a positive role of nut consumption on sperm quality, says author of the study Dr. Albert Salas-Huetos of the University of Rovira i Virgili. The study was conducted with a general decline in the amount and quality of male sperm. In industrialized countries, this decline has been attributed to pollution, smoking and the general Western diet.

Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Antioxidants and Folic Acid

Diets High in Nuts Could Improve Male Fertility, If Nut Group Participants were Self-Absorbed, Significant Improvements in Their Sperm Could to be detected. The results are in line with improvements seen in other studies and show that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and folic acid result in better sperm production by men. Nuts are foods that contain a lot of these nutrients and other phytochemicals, according to Sky News.

A healthy diet improves fertility

Although the results of the randomized trial are statistically significant, Dr. Salas-Huetos that the results can not be extrapolated to the general population. Men should not take supplements based on the results of this study to try to increase their fertility, the expert adds. Evidence accumulates in the literature that healthy lifestyles, such as maintaining a healthy nutritional pattern, can help improve fertility and conception. Of course, nuts are an important part of a healthy diet in the Mediterranean, says the author of the study. (As)