The Impact of Dietary Nutrients and Antioxidants in Boosting Male Fertility: A comprehensive review

Abstract

Various nutrients play a crucial role in enhancing reproductive health and have shown promise in mitigating and treating male infertility. Omega 3 fatty acids present in diets have been noted for their ability to boost sperm quality by maintaining the integrity of sperm membranes and the stability of mitochondria. Phytochemicals have also displayed a potential to improve sperm function and reduce damage caused by oxygen free radicals.  Certain dietary phytochemicals uniquely influence sperm movement, mitochondrial function and seminal fluid quality with effects varying based on concentration levels.

Furthermore, nutrients and minerals play a role in minimising oxidative damage and enhancing sperm health by improving mitochondrial function. This review delves into how various dietary nutrients enhance mitochondrial function resulting in improved reproductive health and sperm function. Understanding how nutritional nutrients support sperm mitochondria and modulate epigenetic variables linked to sperm quality could pave the way for effective treatments, for male fertility issues by targeting mitochondrial function. It elucidates how different dietary nutrients promote functions to enhance sperm functionality and overall fertility.

Keywords: Dietary nutrients, Antioxidants, Male infertility, Sperm mitochondria