Vitamins not only contribute to your overall health and well-being they can also assist in improving your fertility. A healthy lifestyle that consists of vitamins, exercise and a balanced diet may increase sperm count, motility and quality in some individuals by repairing damaged and unhealthy sperm. Zinc, vitamin C, selenium, L-arginine, vitamin E, omega fatty acids and L-carnitine are some of the vitamins that can boost your fertility.
Zinc
According to the Infertility Health Information Organization, zinc aids in cell division and sperm production. Zinc is needed for testosterone metabolism, testicular growth, sperm production, sperm motility and reducing excess estrogen in male reproductive tissue. The recommended dose is 30 mg per day.
Vitamin C
The Male Fertility Resource states that vitamin C increases male fertility by decreasing agglutination, a condition in which sperm stick together, reducing sperm counts and quality. Fertility-Facts states that vitamin C protects sperm from damage and improves the quality of sperm in smokers. The recommended dose is 1,000 mg per day.
Selenium
The University of Maryland Medical Center states that selenium plays an important role in the formation of certain proteins found in sperm. High levels of selenium are associated with decreased sperm motility. The recommended dose is 75 mcg per day.
L-Arginine
According to Fertility-Facts, L-arginine may improve sperm count and mobility. L-arginine is a type of amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of life and they are necessary for sperm production. The recommended dose is 500 mg per day.
Vitamin E
According to the Male Fertility Resource, vitamin E is an antioxidant that increases male fertility by decreasing free radical damage. Free radicals are unstable molecules that are responsible for cell damage. Vitamin E reduces sperm aids in the production of sperm. The Infertility Health Information Organization states that vitamin E may help sperm penetrate eggs. The recommended dose is 1,000 mg per day.
Omega Fatty Acids
Natural Fertility states that omega 3 fatty acids (found in oily fish and flaxseed oils) and omega-6 fatty acids (evening primrose and starflower oils) can help improve the sperm membrane fluidity and male fertility. The recommended dose is 2,000 mg per day.
L-Carnitine
According to Natural Fertility, L-carnitine is required for normal sperm function. L-carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid. Fertility-Facts states that supplementing with 4 gm per day for four months may help to normalize sperm motility in men with low sperm quality.
