The Mayo Clinic states that male fertility depends on sperm quality and quantity, which can be affected by a variety of things. According to Fertilinet, it takes approximately 72-90 days to produce mature sperm. Sperm is produced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The website What to Expect states that eating a nutritious diet and living a healthy lifestyle (which includes exercising, keeping your weight under control, and cutting back on alcohol, among other things) is a great way to boost your fertility and increase your odds of conception.
Avocados
Fertilinet states that avocados are beneficial for male fertility because they contain a healthy dose of vitamin E. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that increases sperm motility and helps the sperm penetrate the egg. Male Fertility Resource states that vitamin E helps your body produce healthy sperm. If your body is deficient in vitamin E, your body cannot produce the key sex hormones that are vital for sperm production. Additional foods that contain vitamin E are acorn squash, sunflower seeds and peanuts.
Pumpkin Seeds
What to Expect states that pumpkin seeds contain a healthy dose of zinc, which increases testosterone and sperm count. Pumpkin seeds are also loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which stimulate blood flow to sexual organs and improve sexual function. Fertilinet states that a deficiency in zinc may lower testosterone levels in some men. Other foods that contain zinc are turkey, crab and lamb.
Pomegranate
What to Expect states that another powerful player in antioxidant circles is pomegranate. Pomegranate juice can boost sperm count and quality. According to Acubalance Wellness Centre, pomegranate juice may help manage erectile dysfunction, increased sperm cell density, sperm concentration, sperm motility and decrease abnormal sperm.
Tomatoes
Whole Health states that tomatoes may have a positive influence upon male fertility. Tomatoes contain the antioxidant carotenoid lycopene, which can improve sperm count and motility, particularly in men with depressed levels of carotenoid lycopene. According to Ovulation-Calculator, many men struggling with infertility also have low lycopene levels. This antioxidant is important for keeping the sperm healthy. Other foods that are rich in carotenoid lycopene are grapes, watermelon and pink grapefruit.
Tangerines
Fertilinet states that tangerines contain vitamin C which may prevent sperm from "clumping" together and therefore increase sperm count. Baby Center states that foods that are rich in vitamin C help prevent sperm defects and boost sperm motility. Other foods that are rich in vitamin C are cabbage, kiwi and strawberries.
Enriched White Bread
According to Food Navigator, enriched white bread contains folic acid which may boost the quality and quantity of sperm in men who suffer partial infertility. Folic acid appears to be able to prevent breaks in the chromosomes, which may explain its sperm-boosting effects. Additional foods that contain folic acid are okra, lentils and black-eyed peas.
