Causes of Male Infertility
Male infertility is caused by problems with sperm production and delivery. Sometimes a man may have some anatomical problem such as one or more testes that do not descend, or a ductal obstruction from infection, or inflammation. Hormonal dysfunction is also a common cause of male infertility.As discussed previously with women, certain drugs may also cause infertility in men. Common high blood pressure, arthritis, and digestive drugs affect sperm production and mobility. STD’s also will affect male fertility.
Nutritional Supplementation to Enhance Male Fertility
- Note: Unless otherwise stated all dosages described in this article may be divided and taken with meals.
- Zinc (zinc monomethionine) - 30 mg per day. Multiple studies have shown that low Zinc levels have a very negative effect on sperm production.
- Antioxidants - (selenium, Vitamins A, C, and D) Selenium (selenomethionine) 200 mcg per day, Vitamin A (natural beta carotene), 1500 IU per day, Vitamin C 1000mg per day, Vitamin D 1000 IU per day and Vitamin E 1000 IU per day. Antioxidants are needed by the male body for sperm function, viability and to increase sperm count.
- Glutathione - 500mg per day on an empty stomach. Glutathione is a molecule synthesized in the body from the three amino acids L-glutamic acid, L-cysteine, and glycine. Glutathione is one of the body’s most powerful and important antioxidants. Both Glutathione and selenium are needed by the male body for a protein that enables sperm mobility.
- Coenzyme CoQ10 - 200mg per day. CoQ10 increases sperm count fertilization rates and mobility.
- Arginine - 3000mg per day on an empty stomach. Arginine significantly increases sperm mobility. Caution: Do not use Arginine if you are diabetic, have cancer or have had ocular or brain herpes. In some people, a high level of Arginine will cause reactivation of herpes viruses in the body such as cold sores or genital herpes. Also persons with phenylketonuria (PKU) should not use Arginine.
- Korean Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) - 900mg per day. Multiple studies have shown that use of Panax Ginseng will increase sperm count and mobility.
- Pygeum africanum - 100mg per day. Pygeum africanum affects male fertility by helping the survival of sperm outside the male body. It also helps with the pH balance of prostatic fluid.
