Post Date December, 02 2023
Zinc deficiency can also lead to infertility in men
Some male infertility patients have fertility disorders related to the loss of trace elements in the body, of which zinc plays a particularly important role. It is not only involved in the formation of sperm, but also closely related to the birth, development, and maturation of sperm.
Zinc is in direct proportion to the quality and density of semen, and zinc deficiency can affect sperm metabolism and vitality, thereby "delaying" testicular development. When zinc is insufficient, it can directly "harm" prostate tissue, and semen contains one-third of the prostate fluid, which also leads to poor semen liquefaction, reducing sperm vitality, and affecting the fertilization process.
If men want to improve their fertility, don't forget to supplement zinc. Adults need 15 milligrams of zinc per day, but since the amount absorbed is usually smaller than the supplement, it is best to supplement more than 15 milligrams of zinc per day. Generally speaking, there are two ways to supplement zinc: one is to take zinc preparations orally, and the other is to eat some foods containing zinc, such as seafood, apples, bananas, and so on.
In addition, magnesium can improve the vitality of sperm, so while supplementing zinc, attention should also be paid to supplementing magnesium to achieve the goal of "dual pronged". Foods rich in magnesium include beans, seaweed, oats, and so on.
Zinc is an important trace element required by the human body, which can promote human growth and development, regulate immunity, and maintain normal physiological functions. It is conceivable that if the human body suffers from zinc deficiency, it can have serious consequences, even leading to male infertility. Why does zinc deficiency in men lead to infertility?
Zinc deficiency affects the development of male sexual organs
Zinc plays an important and crucial role in the entire growth period from fertilization to embryo development and after childbirth, from newborns to young adults. Zinc deficiency in pregnant mothers can lead to fetal malformations. Zinc deficiency in adolescence can cause obstacles to growth and sexual development.
Zinc deficiency can lead to male infertility
Research has found that some male infertility patients' fertility disorders are related to the lack of trace elements. Currently known trace elements related to fertility include zinc, copper, selenium, manganese, magnesium, and so on. Among these trace elements, zinc deficiency is the most common. When zinc deficiency occurs, it can reduce sperm motility and lead to infertility. Male infertility caused by zinc deficiency can be treated by oral zinc agents such as zinc sulfate. After zinc supplementation, the patient's serum zinc, plasma testosterone levels, and sperm count in semen will multiply, restoring fertility.
As the editor has said, zinc has a very significant effect on the human body, and the negative impact caused by zinc deficiency cannot be ignored. In daily life, it is necessary to pay attention to properly supplement trace elements that are beneficial to the human body..
(Intern Editor: Cai Junyi)
