Hyderabad: A variety of factors can contribute to low sperm count in men. It can be caused by environmental factors such as air pollution, pesticide residues in food, lack of activity, smoking, alcohol consumption and eating junk food that lacks nutrients. The environmental influences are not within our control but it is not difficult to be careful in terms of food and daily habits.
Regular exercise and keeping your body weight under control, getting enough sleep, stop smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, and preventing diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure are very beneficial. Stress can affect your sex life, so trying to reduce it is also beneficial. In terms of diet, these food items might be beneficial in improving over-all health:
- Walnuts: Walnuts
Good fat is essential for the production of the tissue layer over the sperm cells. Omega-3 fatty acids in walnuts help in this. Advanced Urology Institute (USA) states that eating a walnut-enriched diet boosts sperm quality and aids in preventing male infertility, based on a study. Walnuts are mostly made of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs), which reduce a form of cell damage called 'Lipid Peroxidation', that interferes with sperm membranes and harms sperm cells.
Walnuts help to improve sperm morphology, motility and vitality. These increase the blood supply to the testicles. Enriching your diet with walnuts can be an effective first step in resolving your fertility issues. Eating 75 grams of walnuts per day can positively affect a young man's sperm quality.