This interesting study that looked at whether lifestyle factors such as increased dietary intake of micronutrients reduce the risks of sperm DNA damage, and whether older men benefit more than younger men.
What are Micronutrients? -->
Micronutrients are nutrients required by our bodies to carry out key functions. They include dietary trace minerals or
trace elements include iron, cobalt, chromium, copper, iodine,
manganese, selenium, zinc and molybdenum. Micronutrients also include vitamins,
which are organic compounds.
The most important finding of the study is below:
Older men (>44 years) with the highest vitamin C intake had approximately 20% less sperm DNA damage compared with older men with the lowest intake, with similar findings for vitamin E and zinc. The older men with the highest intake of these micronutrients showed levels of sperm damage that were similar to those of the younger men.
Why is this study important? We know from other studies
that, as men age, their sperm becomes more damaged , and this damage
may lead to an increase of genetic diseases, including autism ( although
this hypothesis is still being questioned).
As usual you can find the original article by following this Link.
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