10 tips to increase man fertility

Male fertility starts to decline from the age of 30. The average age of married fathers is 34. Put those stats together, and much stress can ensue. But it doesn’t have to be that way… Dont be tight! Australian research confirms that many suspected during the groin-hugging-panted ysof the 1970s: the tighter underwear or trousers, the  the sperm count. Choose wear looser garments around  groin, and avoid thongs – Inch we think is advice worth eding, whether fertility is an issue for you or not. I Avoid heat. High temperatures can decrase your sperm count so try not to spend too much time in Jacuzzis or very hot baths. Stand up! There is a worry about men sit down for more than two hours a day in the closed-leg position; says Dr Allan Pacey, |3le fertility expert from ffield University. A study alian taxi drivers bore this they had much lower sperm its than more active men. jet up from your desk and spread your legs. 4. There is a study that you are three times more likely to have a low sperm count if you suffer from obesity.’ says Of Pacey. ‘Not only does it make igs warmer around your nles. but excess fat triggers me changes..’ HIGH TEMPERATURES CAN LOWER SPERM COUNT 5Give up smoking Research from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) reveals men who smoke have a lower sperm count and that more of their sperm has damaged DNA Smoking can also trigger impotence by restricting blood flow. You should stop smoking three to four months before starting to try for a family,’ says natural fertility expert Zita West 6Chill out A study by Dr Jacky Boivia a health psychologist from Cardiff University, found that couples who suffered more stress in their relationships needed an extra cycle of IVF treatment before they conceived – so try to stay calm ‘You need to keep the intimacy without the pressure of conceiving,’ says Dana Braithwaite, a sex and relationship counsellor. 7Zinc and folic acid Studies have found that men with low sperm counts also have a zinc deficiency, so mate sure you’re getting plenty via oysters, red meat eggs or supplements. ‘Zinc even more effective combined with folic acid. Eat a lot of salmon, such as omega fish such a flaxseed oil or supplements. 9Antioxidants We all age. and what causes ageing is free-radical damage; says West The production of free radicals is increased with exposure to harmful chemicals, such as cigarette smoke and pollution. Antioxidants can help prevent free-radical damage. So include plenty of vitamin C and E in your diet both good sources. WSelenium i| Selenium works with vitamin E to become a super | antioxidant enhancing sperm quality. Get it in brazil nuts and supplements.

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