Supplementation for male fertility

Question 1

Selenium:
(100 mcg / day)

Answer 1

Improves sperm motility and is key for their structural
stability. GPO― protects sperm against ROS.

Question 2

Zinc:
(15–45 mg daily)

Answer 2

• Exerts antioxidant effects specific to the
  reproductive system (protects sperm from ROS).
• Zinc is required for spermatogenesis and sperm
  motility. It is also needed for thyroid function.

Question 3

CoQ10 (ubiquinol):
(200 mg daily)

Answer 3

A key antioxidant and nutrient for the electron
transport chain ― ↑ sperm concentration and motility.

Question 4

Fish oil: (fish oil
with at least 900 mg
DHA or algae oil)

Answer 4

• Omega-3 FAs are required to ensure cell membrane
  fluidity — needed for the acrosome reaction.
• DHA appears to be most important.

Question 5

L-carnitine:
(1000 mg daily,
with or without
food)

Answer 5

• Highly concentrated in the epididymis and plays a
  crucial role in sperm metabolism and maturation.
• Carnitine functions as an energy substrate for sperm,
  assisting their motility. It also functions as an
  antioxidant working well with CoQ10

Question 6

N-acetyl-cysteine:
(600 mg x day for
3 months)

Answer 6

Supports glutathione production.
Glutathione is the primary antioxidant
system utilised in spermatozoa