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Foods to improve sperm count
Though supplements are considered a safe way to get the recommended daily intake of most vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, the body does not always easily absorb them.
Most studies suggest that eating foods rich in specific compounds and chemicals allows the body to use them more efficiently. So the best way to increase sperm count naturally may be to increase the consumption of foods high in sperm-friendly nutrients.
Foods high in sperm count-boosting nutrients include:
Foods high in sperm count-boosting nutrients include bananas, dark chocolate, ginseng, and walnuts.
- walnuts
- citrus fruits
- whole wheat and grains
- most fish, especially wild salmon, cod, and haddock
- most shellfish, especially oysters
- vitamin D enhanced milk and milk products
- dark chocolate
- garlic
- bananas
- broccoli
- ginseng
- turmeric
- asparagus
- most leafy greens, especially spinach and kale
- fermented nuts and seeds
Medications to increase sperm count
A doctor may prescribe medication for men with very low sperm counts or who have additional health factors or considerations.
Medications sometimes used to treat low sperm count include:
- clomiphene citrate oral (Serophene)
- serophene oral
- Gonal-f® RFF* Redi-ject® (follitropin alfa or gonal-F) or subcutaneous (under the skin) injections
- antibiotics if caused by urinary or reproductive tract infection
- human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) (brand names Choragon and Pregnyl)
- letrozole or anastrozole
- exogenous androgens
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