In support of Men’s Health Awareness Month – Movember
Male Fertility and Nutrition
When trying for a baby, it is equally as important for men to ensure a healthy diet and lifestyle to improve the chances of conception. Important considerations include:
- Eat a balanced and varied diet. Meals and snacks should be based around lean protein with a variety of colourful vegetables and some complex carbohydrates (such as brown rice, rye bread, sweet potatoes, quinoa)
- Aim for a healthy weight. Being overweight or underweight can interfere with your chances of conceiving. If you are overweight, losing some weight, if not all the weight needed, can still help.
- Important nutrients essential for sperm count and testosterone levels:
o Selenium: brazil nuts, mushrooms, fish, lean meat, poultry and eggs
o Zinc: lean meats, shellfish (esp. oysters), dairy, wholegrains and nuts
- Consider changes to other lifestyle habits which can impact upon fertility, such as alcohol intake and smoking
