Vitamin C May Increase Fertility
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Vitamin C increases sperm count in infertile men and improves other aspects of sperm health, a new study indicates.
In the study, researchers measured sperm motility, sperm count, and sperm morphology (structure and form of the sperm) before and after vitamin C treatment in 13 infertile patients ranging in age between 25 and 35 years. The subjects were free from genital infections. Physical examination and other routine laboratory investigations were normal.
The subjects received 1,000 mg of vitamin C twice per day for a maximum of 2 months. Results showed that the mean sperm count was increased after 2 months of vitamin C intake. The mean sperm motility increased significantly and mean sperms with normal morphology increased significantly after vitamin C treatment.
The researchers concluded, “This study showed that vitamin C supplementation in infertile men might improve sperm count, sperm motility, and sperm morphology and might have a place as an additional supplement to improve the semen quality towards conception.”
Reference:
Akmal M, Qadri JQ, Al-Waili NS, Thangal S, Haq A, Saloom KY. Improvement in Human Semen Quality After Oral Supplementation of Vitamin C. Journal of Medicinal Food. 2006 September;9(3):440-42.
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