12 Foods to boost fertility in men and why they work

• Posted on February 12, 2014February 12, 2014
• by Nana Kwesi Coomson
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While many of the conditions which influence a couple’s fertility need to be addressed in a clinical setting, there are some things men can do to boost fertility while they wait for a doctor visit or just to prevent any future issues, and one of those areas to focus on is diet.

There are a handful of things to keep in mind when it comes to foods to boost fertility in men, according to Baby Center, and those key guidelines include:

• Eating plenty of foods rich in vitamin C and antioxidants to prevent sperm defects and improve sperm mobility.
• Getting enough zinc to prevent sperm from clumping together.
• Eating enough folic acid to encourage the production of healthy sperm.
• Avoid or limit alcohol which can reduce testosterone levels and increase the number of unhealthy sperm.
• Get enough vitamin A to increase sperm mobility.

But what foods should men eat to boost fertility?

It’s well and good to know what nutritional components a man should have in his diet to boost fertility, but what specific foods are ideal for this purpose?

• Oysters: High in zinc.
• Oranges: High in vitamin C and vitamin A.
• Grapefruit: High in vitamin C and vitamin A.
• Broccoli:High in vitamin C and vitamin A.
• Beans: High in zinc and folic acid.
• Sweet potato: High in zinc, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folic acid.
• Tomatoes: High in vitamin C and vitamin A.
• Green, leafy vegetables: High in folic acid, vitamin C and vitamin A.
• Dairy: High in zinc.
• Eggs: High in zinc.
• Nuts: High in zinc.

-voxxi