These 5 foods are killing your sperm | Sperm killer food | Infertility

Average man’s sperm count has dropped steadily over the past 40 years. A recent study states that average sperm counts have dropped by 59 % over the past 38 years.

No one knows exactly why sperm counts are falling abruptly. There are some common risk factors which includes:
Smoking tobacco
Drinking alcohol
Using certain illicit drugs
Being overweight
Being severely depressed or stressed
Having certain past or present infections
Being exposed to toxins
Overheating the testicles

What we eat is always a culprit for any health problem. Accordingly, several studies dealing with nutrition aren’t set up to show that eating particular foods cause disease; most studies are only set up to show associations, not causes.

1. Processed meats

This is not surprising—recent studies link processed meats to all sorts of illnesses. Processed meats include hot dogs, salami, beef jerky, bacon, etc. It’s not clear how these foods affect sperm, but it appears the effect isn’t a positive one.

2. Trans fats:

Researchers are primarily concerned about trans fats increasing the risk of heart disease. There was a Spanish study that linked the increased intake of trans fats with decreased sperm counts.

Now what are trans fats?

Most trans fats are formed through an industrial process that adds hydrogen to vegetable oil, which causes the oil to become solid at room temperature.

This partially hydrogenated oil is inexpensive and less likely to spoil. Some restaurants use partially hydrogenated vegetable oil in their deep fryers, because it doesn't have to be changed as often as do other oils.

The manufactured form of trans fat, known as partially hydrogenated oil, can be seen in:
Commercial baked goods, such as cookies, cakes and pies
Microwave popcorn, Frozen pizza,
Refrigerated dough, such as rolls and biscuits
Fried foods, including french fries, doughnuts and fried chicken,
Nondairy coffee creamer and Stick margarine

3. Soy products

Soy products contain phytoestrogen, an estrogen-like compounds that come from plants.

There was a significant effect of soy intake on sperm count, with men in the highest intake category having an average of 42 million sperm/ml less than those who did not eat soy.

So, it’s better to avoid soy products if you have sperm count related concern.

4. High fat dairy products:

A study involving 189 men aged 18-22 discovered that consuming high-fat dairy products, including whole milk, cheese, and cream, was linked to abnormal sperm shape and reduced motility. Other research has shown that consuming more than three portions of full-fat dairy food per day can lead to poorer sperm quality in men.

5. Pesticides and bisphenol a (BPA)

Pesticides end up on vegetables and fruits. They also end up in meat and fish due to tainted water supplies. BPA is no better—it’s in most food packaging and cans. It slowly leeches into the foods we eat. Both BPA and chemicals within pesticides act as xenoestrogens—chemicals that mimic estrogen. Just like the phytoestrogens in soy, xenoestrogens have harmful effect on sperm concentration.

In conclusion, eating a balanced diet with whole foods, lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables is key to optimizing male fertility. Avoiding high-fat dairy products, processed meats, and sugary drinks can lead to increased sperm count and motility, positively impacting reproductive health and overall well-being.
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