How Do I Improve My Sperm Count?

Sperm count, quality, mobility and motility can be affected by genetic conditions, hormonal
imbalances, environmental toxins or medical conditions or medications. Sperm production is
impacted by excessive heat around your testicles, lack of proper nutrition and blood circulation,
and unhealthy lifestyle choices. Some habits to avoid to keep your sperm count from dropping
off are wearing tight innerwear, avoiding proximity of laptops and cell phones (magnetic
radiation and heat), alcohol abuse, smoking, stress, intake of toxins like pesticides in food, and
estrogen mimicking foods like soy foods.

Natural herbal supplements to balance the nutrient profile (especially zinc) are available in
alternative medicine like Homoeopathy and Ayurveda. While most of these work on reducing the
stress factor associated with low sperm count, others like ginseng work towards improving
circulation and supporting the reproductive system. Supplementing with essential amino acids
like L-Lysine, L-Arginine, L-carnitine improves quantity and mobility of sperms.

Try enriching your diet with some natural foods to boost sperm production and quality of
sperms:

1. Zinc sources: Zinc deficiencies can dramatically reduce sperm count. Consume zinc rich
foods like Liver, oysters, beef, lamb, venison, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, yogurt,
turkey, green peas, and shrimp.
2. Selenium: Critical for sperm creation and present in brazil nuts, liver, snapper, cod,
halibut, tuna, salmon, sardines, shrimp, crimini mushrooms, and turkey.
3. CoQ10: An element necessary for energy production in body cells which also improves
sperm health and mobility, is most abundant in seafood and organ meats and mostly
obtained through supplements.
4. Vitamin E: A potent infertility remedy, it can be found in sunflower seeds, almonds,
olives, spinach, papaya, and dark leafy greens.
5. Folic Acid: Low levels of folate affect the levels of chromosomes in sperms and
abnormalities can result in fetal birth defects. Eat folate rich foods like liver, lentils,
pinto beans, garbanzo beans, asparagus, spinach, black beans, navy beans, kidney
beans, and collard greens.
6. B12: Increases sperm count. Found in clams, oysters, muscles, liver, caviar (fish eggs),
fish, crab, lobster, beef, lamb, cheese, eggs.
7. Vitamin C: Improves sperm quality, protects it from DNA damage, and improves sperm
motility. Abundant in plants and fruits including red peppers, broccoli, cranberries,
cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, and citrus fruits.