A Study of the Effects of Nutrition on Male Infertility

Background: Male infertility is a disorder that is of the essence from the social and familial aspects and millions of people around the world live with the disease. So, the present systematic review study aimed to investigate the effects of nutrition on male infertility.Methods: In this study, the archives of PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar and Science Direct were checked using the keywords of Nutrition , infertility , quality of sperm and semen and antioxidants and infertility. Result: The results were indicative of the major role of nutrition in improving the function of sex organs. Fatty acids that are available in vegetable oils, oil seeds and nuts are required for keeping the harmonic balance. The complex of Zinc and Vitamin B are vital for the suitable metabolism of hormones in sex organs as well as sperm production and mobility. Antioxidants such as vitamins C, E, A and Glutathione are essential for increasing the viability and mobility of sperms and increasing the blood flow to sex organs. The sperm production and mobility are increased by vitamin C through preventing oxidation of sperms, protecting the membranes of cells in testicles, and reducing the level of free radicals. On the other hand, fast foods and smoking reduce the chances of fertility through inhibiting the reproductive hormones.Conclusion: The results were indicative of the extraordinary ability of nutrition to increase male fertility. To adjust nutrition is the first intervention that should be adopted for infertile patients. In the end, fertility and nutrition are two members of inseparable.

Keywords:

Male infertility , Sperm quality , Nutrition