Male infertility: Five foods that can damage your sperm! (Slideshow)
Male infertility: Five foods that can damage your sperm! (Slideshow)
Male infertility: Five foods that can damage your sperm! (Slideshow)
Getting pregnant may not be as easy for some as you think. That's because a lot of things can go wrong while trying to conceive. For instance - poor egg quality, ineffective sperm, and sperm allergies - all these factors can affect fertility without your knowing it.
Couples today are having trouble getting pregnant. While the fertility of a couple depends upon several factors (both male and female partner), it is said that male factors alone contribute to 40% of infertility cases.
Research suggests that the foods you eat may also play a role in the number of sperm you have (count), whether they’re normally shaped (morphology), and how well they move (motility).
Here are some foods that may pose a threat to male fertility. And if you've struggling with infertility, make sure that you avoid eating these foods. They are:
Caffeine
You do not have to completely ditch caffeine, but keep it moderate. On average, 300mg (three cups) is enough for a day, more than that could increase your risk of genetic mutations in sperm. However, limit to 1 cup of coffee per day or eliminate altogether if you are over 35 and/or having fertility problems.