Nowadays, many men do not pay attention to their health issues, which can lead to infertility. What foods can men eat that can lead to infertility?
1. Celery
For a long time, there has been a rumor among the people that celery can "aid sexual activity" and improve male sexual function. This statement is actually unscientific: celery not only cannot 'aid sex', but eating too much can also kill sperm
Eating more celery in men can inhibit the production of testosterone, thereby having a spermicidal effect and reducing sperm count. According to reports, foreign doctors have found through experiments that healthy and fertile young men who consume celery for several consecutive days have a significant decrease in sperm count, even to the point where it is difficult to conceive. This situation will return to normal a few months after stopping celery.
2. Seafood
A test of mercury content in the hair of infertile men in Hong Kong found that those who eat four times a week or consume fresh Shanghai meals have a nearly 40% higher mercury content in their hair compared to men with normal reproductive function.
3. Beer
If you have already contracted kidney diseases and drink beer without restriction, it can cause uric acid deposition, leading to renal tubular obstruction and kidney failure.
4. Milk tea
At present, the pearl milk tea on the market is mostly made of milk essence, pigment, essence, cassava powder (referring to the pearl in milk tea) and tap water. And the main component of creamer is hydrogenated vegetable oil, which is a trans fatty acid. Trans fatty acids can reduce the secretion of male hormones, have a negative impact on sperm activity, and interrupt the reaction process of sperm in the body.
5. Fried chicken
Men who love to eat barbecue in summer should pay attention. Experts point out that starch foods such as barbecue and frying contain the carcinogenic toxin acrylamide, which can lead to male oligospermia and weak sperm. In addition, heavy metal cadmium and pesticide residues are toxic to sperm.
Be aware of foods that can lead to male infertility, and take preventive measures in daily life.
So, how to prevent male infertility?
1. Increase intake of vitamin C
Low levels of vitamin C in the human body may lead to sperm aggregation in one place. About 16% of male infertility is due to this reason. Some studies have shown that daily supplementation with vitamin C can increase the fertility chances of smoking men. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can stabilize cell membranes, which may have certain benefits for sperm. Taking 1-1.5 grams of vitamin C every day is not harmful. Vegetables such as oranges, watermelons, cantaloupes, strawberries, and kale, tomatoes, and Brussels sprouts are good sources of vitamin C.
At present, the medical community does not know why excessive tension will reduce the number of sperm, but some ways to release pressure, such as biofeedback or gradual muscle relaxation, will improve your situation.
2. Stimulate sexual desire
If a man's sexual desire is aroused during sex, his ejaculation volume will increase and his sperm will be more active. Therefore, he suggests spending 20 minutes before each sexual activity to regulate sexual desire.
3. Restricting sexual activity
I suggest that you try not to have sexual intercourse with your spouse within 2-5 days before ovulation, in order to ensure that you can ejaculate more sperm and have a higher proportion of healthy sperm during ovulation.
4. Do not exercise vigorously
People who exercise excessively may have a decrease in sperm count, as intense exercise can increase the temperature near the testicles. Expert research has found that people who run and exercise more than 50km per week have fewer sperm and an increase in the proportion of immature sperm cells compared to those who train less than 30km.