The two child policy is open, and families welcome two treasures. These are closely related to men, and strictly speaking, they are also closely related to women. This is male infertility.
Currently, the quality of male sperm worldwide is steadily declining, resembling a picture of a defeated army! This is not an exaggeration. According to the 2010 World Health Organization's Handbook on Human Semen Processing and Testing Laboratories, the quality of male sperm worldwide is declining, from around 100 million per milliliter to up to 40 million. The decrease is astonishing. The Institute of Science and Technology of the China Population and Family Planning Commission has found that the quality of male semen in China is decreasing at a rate of 1% per year. Among them, the driver group and white-collar workers are among the high-risk groups for infertility.
Why does this happen? In addition to lack of exercise, high mental stress, changes in daily routines and dietary habits, insufficient intake of some important nutrients cannot be ignored. And this is precisely what we are most likely to adjust and improve on.
So, if men want to make themselves "strong in arms" and successfully complete their "father's business", what nutrients should they pay attention to?
1. Arginine. Arginine is the main component of sperm protein, which promotes sperm production and enhances sperm motility. Meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy foods can all provide arginine to the human body. Moreover, arginine can also naturally form in our bodies. So, there's no need to worry too much about the lack of arginine.
2. Vitamin E. Vitamin E has the function of regulating the gonads and prolonging sperm lifespan. Especially, it can improve blood circulation and provide sufficient blood supply for sperm production, which cannot be ignored. However, the storage time of vitamin E in the body is very short. Sixty to seventy percent of the vitamin E consumed in a day is lost through human excretion. Therefore, we must pay attention to supplementation. Generally speaking, eating more corn, soybeans, whole wheat foods, vegetable oils, green leafy vegetables, almonds, hazelnuts, etc. is a good way to supplement vitamin E.
3. Zinc element. This element is abundant in the testicles of adult males. The process of sperm generation and motility cannot be separated from the participation of zinc element. If zinc is insufficient, it can lead to asthenozoospermia and azoospermia. Therefore, supplementing with an appropriate amount of zinc is crucial for adult males. Shellfish seafood, red meat, and animal organs are all high-quality sources of zinc. In addition, eating coarse grains appropriately is crucial for zinc intake. Because some grains will have a significant decrease in zinc content after fine processing. For example, wheat. After wheat is processed into flour, approximately 80% of zinc is lost.
4. Calcium. For men, calcium deficiency not only makes bones less strong, but also more likely to affect the quality of sperm. Because calcium plays an important role in the movement and motility of sperm. If calcium is lacking, sperm movement will be delayed and vitality will decrease. The calcium in milk and dairy products is considerable and easily absorbed. Beans, nuts, shrimp skin, kelp, and sesame paste are also rich in calcium.
5. Fructose. The motility of sperm is related to the content of fructose in semen. Research has found that if the fructose content is too low, the likelihood of developing azoospermia increases. In order to consume fructose, men should develop a good habit of eating more fruits.