Foods full of antioxidants that can preserve the quality of the male sex cells. Intake of vitamins C, E, zinc and folate helps to be healthy sperm.Middle aged and older men who consume enough of the nutrient antioxidants, eating foods such as broccoli and tomatoes, have better quality sperm than those who do not get enough antioxidants.
Experts of California Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory conducted a study on 80 male smokers, aged 22-80 years, who completed a questionnaire about their diet and the potential use of dietary supplements and gave a sperm sample, reports Reuters.
Among those 45 and older, who have entered the most vitamin C, it was 20 percent less damage to sperm DNA, but among respondents who have at least entered the vitamin. The recommended daily intake of vitamin C is 90 mg.
Similar findings have been when it comes to vitamin E, zinc and folate. And here are middle aged and older subjects who entered the most concerned antioxidants had less damage to sperm DNA. Although their intake exceeded the recommended dosage, it was in the range considered safe.
The recommended daily intake of vitamin E is 15 mg, and 1,000 mg maximum safe.
The recommended daily intake of zinc is 11 mg and not more than 40 mg, while the recommended intake of folate 400 mg and not more than 1,000 mg.
In younger men, no evidence of the link between antioxidant intake levels and quality of sperm. Californian researchers think this is because the younger organism smaller "oksidantivnim stress" or the stress effectively neutralized.
Foods rich in vitamin C is citrus fruits, green and red peppers and tomatoes. Rich in vitamin E are some types of vegetable oils, nuts, particularly almonds, and green vegetables such as spinach and broccoli, while good sources of zinc are seafood, red meat, legumes, nuts, and dairy products.
