There are a number of foods and substances we take daily
without knowingthe effects they cause to our body; in this case, we will be
focusing onmale fertility and sexual health. Because a particular food
is prepared well or tastes good does not mean it is particularly good
for your healthHere are some regular foods and substances we consume daily
that aredangerous for your sperm cells and in the long term affects
your sexual health. It is advisable to reduce your intake on them or if
possible avoid them for a healthier sexual relationship.
Fried Foods
After a busy day, while on the run, or right after that
weekend event; we all know some deep fried food could be the best solution
to a quick and sizzling meal. On the down side of it, the negative
effects too much
of fried food have to the body are not so pleasing. It is somewhat a habit for men (Bachelor men) living in
Nigeria to eat fried foods (fried yam, fried plantain, fried fish, fried
this and fried
that) daily and sometimes all in one sitting. It’s time to
have rethink of what you take in because high consumption of
fried foods has been linked to many causes of erectile dysfunction and weak
erection.
It is advisable to go for other healthier cooking styles
such as baked and cooked foods with less oil.
Caffeinated
Beverages
Studies have shown that excess amounts of coffee, energy
drinks, and tea containing caffeine can seriously lower sperm count. If you
are drinking highly caffeinated drinks on a regular basis and your diet
is very poor
this can lower your sperm quantity and quality to make
conception even more difficult.
Caffeine present in drinks can ultimately cause damage to
the reproductive cells. It is advisable to limit your caffeine
intake to two cups or less (in drinks) daily.
Soda
Research shows that regular drinking of sugar-sweetened
drinks or beverages a little more than one serving each day is
connected to poorer sperm motility. If you are drinking sugary beverages,
including soda,
sweet tea or sports drinks, your insulin resistance can
increase and this will, in turn, result in oxidative stress and could
damage your sperm.
Processed Meats
There are some men who cannot do without their meat, if it’s
not roasted, then it’s either fried, boiled or dried. The truth
is if you eat the wrong kind of meat your sperm could be compromised.
In a 2014
Harvard study, men who consumed the most processed meat;
hamburgers, hot dogs, salami, bologna, and bacon had 23 percent fewer normal
sperm than guys who ate it in moderation.
Alcohol
You booze, you lose; sperm, that is. Drinking alcohol has a
negative impact on sperm concentration and motility. Drinking alcohol
in excess may lead to total-body oxidative stress, which is a key
cause of male
infertility.
The truth is one drink isn’t a problem, but going beyond
your limits daily is a different story altogether. It’s even worse if
you are both an alcohol lover and a caffeine lover too. Excess amounts of
alcoholic
drinks can result in total body stress; it is also a key
cause of infertility in male If you are a drinker it is advisable to limit your intake to
one or two drinks daily.
Non-organic produce
Some products might be fresh, but it might come with a side
of pesticides and your sperm could be the first casualty:
Research shows that pesticide residues through produce affect the sperm negatively. Pesticides could directly affect your hormonal balance,
which in turn can affect your body’s production of sperm.
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