Studies have found that obese men have poor fertility

 As we all know, with the increasing abundance of materials and the modernization of lifestyles, obesity has become a global hot issue.

According to reports, there are currently about 2.1 billion obese people in the world. Along with the increase in obesity, scientists have found that the incidence of infertility in the world is also gradually increasing.

In response to this problem, the Assisted Reproductive Center of the Krishna Clinic in India conducted an in-depth study on this issue and reached a conclusion...

Why does obesity reduce male fertility?

1. Obesity leads to low sex hormone binding globulin, which leads to low testosterone levels and high estrogen levels.

2. Due to more "white adipose tissue" and higher "plasma leptin" levels, obese people have higher levels of estrogen and have obvious damage to sperm.

3. Obesity leads to a poor scrotal environment. For example, soluble fat, abnormal hormone levels and reactive oxygen species cause sperm damage.

4. Higher blood sugar levels damage the sperm DNA and affect the sperm epigenome.

What measures can be taken to effectively improve sperm quality?

1. Exercise: For obese people, exercise should be permanent. It is not recommended to do aerobic exercises for a long time in the early stages of exercise, such as running, climbing, aerobics, etc. Due to excessive weight, joints will inevitably be worn during long-term aerobic exercise. Once overwork becomes sick, exercise weight loss cannot continue. It is recommended to do strength training first, such as bench press, squat, deadlift and other exercises. Strength training can effectively increase the patient's muscle mass and metabolic level, and help continue to lose fat. (It is recommended to carry out orderly under the guidance of professional fitness coach)

2. Diet: As the saying goes, "three points of training, seven points of eating", for men who want to lose weight to improve semen quality, a healthy and reasonable diet is the most beneficial to health. First, control the amount of carbohydrates, especially reduce the intake of staple foods, and eat less desserts. Secondly, increase the intake of fresh vegetables, but it is not recommended to replace vegetables with fruits, because fruits are rich in fructose and carbon water, which is not conducive to weight loss. Finally, increase protein intake. Eat more lean meats, seafood, soy products and dairy products. It is recommended to use zinc-rich foods such as shellfish and kelp to help improve sperm motility.

3. Surgery: For men with BMI≥40, obesity treatment surgery can effectively improve semen quality (need to be performed under the guidance of a professional doctor)

4. Vitamin C: Appropriate supplementation of some antioxidants such as Vitamin C can effectively reduce the oxygen damage caused by lipid peroxides, and can greatly increase the sperm density and vitality of the patient.