The Sport of Sperm Making
Aug 15, 2009 | Posted by in Featured, Health | 0 Comments
Women are not the only ones who should be in charge of getting pregnant, they need a man’s touch. When it comes to wanting to be a daddy, men should know that they play as big a part in making babies as the women does and what you eat, drink and wear affects how quickly a “lay” equals the egg being laid. So treat it like a sport and you’re on your way.
Men don’t have to worry that their biological clock is ticking but if you want a family now, as chief “ball carrier,”stop looking at her and look at yourself. Male infertility is usually caused by sperm problems- low sperm count, or poor sperm quality, previous damage to your “ boys,” a bacterial infection, previous surgery or medical conditions so check with you doctor first if you think you can magically make babies without knowing a little about your medical history. As a start here are some ways to get a field goal while baby making.
A sure fire way to score an incomplete pass is eating badly, and if you like your beer, steak and potatoes- trade them in once in a while for healthy eating , which is very important for sperm production. Zinc is vital for viable sperm count, motility and a high percentage of live sperm in the semen. Zinc is present in semen and therefore men can lose excessive quantities of zinc through ejaculation . This translates to mean you replace what you “ expel” through the diet daily. Foods rich in zinc such as lambs, turkeys, barleys, wheat, oysters, beans, nuts, red meats ( less than 5 ounces is safe), raw sunflower and pumpkin seeds are considered to be the super-foods that can help to increase the sperm count in men. Vitamins C, E and especially B12 possess antioxidant properties and are thought to increase sperm production. These vitamins are present in amino acids – found in huge amounts in spinach, seaweed (Spirulina), poultry and also in sesame seeds, tuna, and turkey. Egg whites can also energize the sperms and increase their production . Water your garden- and drink as much H2O as you can. Toxins kill sperm- simply avoiding frequent dehydration is a rookie mistake. Drinking eight glasses of water a day is sufficient to flush out the body toxins and can help increase sperm count.
All of this sperm spiel seemingly involves you changing your diet so you might feel better as you let good foods in and toxins out. A varied diet containing fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, potatoes, rice and other cereals (wholegrain, where possible), milk and dairy products, lean meat, fish and other sources of protein should help and will be the ultimate assist in your fertility game plan. The rest is simple…kind of:
Drink wisely: Men shouldn’t drink more than three or four units a day ( 4 pints off beer, 4 shots of whiskey…you get the idea), and should avoid binge drinking. This prevents damage to sperm and prevents them from banging into each other, rather than a nice, cozy egg.
Stop smoking: smoking has been linked to infertility and early menopause in women, and sperm problems in men. It also reduces the success of fertility treatments.
Exercise: It reduces stress and boosts levels of endorphins, the body’s own feel-good hormones which gets you in the mood to produce.
Keep cool: for optimum sperm production, the testicles need to be a couple of degrees cooler than the rest of the body. Avoid tight underwear and jeans, and excessively hot baths and saunas, be mindful of sports like cycling as well, all that time perched on the seat heats up your bad boys and decreases their numbers according to a massive study done in Spain on cyclists and their sperm.
Your job affects your little swimmers: occupations that involve sitting for long periods, such as long-distance truck driving, or exposure to environmental chemicals such as paints or pesticides, may affect sperm quality. If this is an issue, discuss it with your work supervisor. You don’t have to get into every detail but maybe you can advocate for more organic products and a greener work space with less junk in the air.
Check drugs: drugs won’t do it-marijuana and cocaine can affect sperm counts. Certain prescription drugs can reduce the chance of conception. If you’re taking regular medication, talk to your doctor.