A research team this week found that eating the correct diet could have a major influence on fertility . Obese men, the report indicates, have more abnormal sperm and create less semen.
A meeting at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Spain saw the findings presented. Dr. Shayeb of the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, reportedly commented: "We felt that it was possible that male overweight might contribute to fertility problems, particularly since it is a known risk factor for problems in conceiving among women."
He reportedly continued: "Other studies have suggested an association between male obesity and increased DNA damage in the sperm, which can be associated with reduced fertility as well. Our findings were quite independent of any other factors and seem to suggest that men who are trying for a baby with their partners should first try to achieve an ideal body weight . The mechanism for the relationship could be a number of things -- different hormone levels in obese men, simple overheating of the testicles caused by excessive fat in the area, or that the lifestyle and diet that leads to obesity could also lead to poorer semen quality."
Diet could be good for fertility
Thu, 10 Jul 2008
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