How to Improve Sperm Health (supplements & lifestyle recommendations)
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January 21st 2025
(5 months)
Parent Episode: Q&A #44 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (02/04/23)
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In this video an Ask Me Anything session with Rhonda, she covers:
- The supplements with the most evidence for improving sperm health
- The primary cause of male infertility (what damages sperm most?)
- How selenium and zinc improve sperm health
- The benefits of omega-3s for male fertility
- Why men should avoid alcohol (or dramatically reduce) when trying to conceive
- Should men avoid the sauna and hot tubs when trying to conceive?
- Why weight loss, if overweight, is an essential strategy for males trying to conceive
- Why you should definitely NOT use the sauna as a form of contraception?
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