Research
studies indicate that sperm counts may be declining worldwide
over the last half-century, particularly in men from developed
regions such as the United States and Europe. Increased stress,
lifestyle changes, and environmental contaminants such as heavy
metals, pesticides, and hormone-altering chemicals have been
cited as possible causes.1 
As
noted in a recent review on the topic,
"a multi-faceted therapeutic approach to improving male fertility involves
identifying harmful environmental and occupational risk factors, while correcting
underlying nutritional imbalances to encourage optimal sperm production and
function."2 The
following functional assessments
provide valuable clinical guidance
in utilizing this approach to optimize
sperm quality in men.
Male
Infertility and Oxidative Stress: Men with higher
levels of free radicals in their bodies have a seven-fold
reduced likelihood of initiating a pregnancy.
Male
Infertility and Element Imbalance: Male
fertility may be impaired by exposure to even "moderate"
levels of heavy metals.
Male
Infertility and Amino Acids: Amino acids imbalances
have been linked to abnormal sperm quality.
Male
Infertility and Melatonin: Excess levels of
melatonin could be nature's way of "shutting down" sperm
production.
Male
Infertility and IGF-1: Healthy
sperm formation and motility may depend on having adequate
levels of IGF-I in the body.
References
1
Telisman S, Cvitkovic P, Jurasovic J, Pizent A, Gavella M, Rocic
B. Semen quality and reproductive endocrine function in relation
to biomarkers of lead, cadmium, zinc, and copper in men. Environmental
Health Perspectives 2000;108(1):45-53.
2
Sinclair S. Male infertility: nutritional and environmental considerations.
Altern Med Rev 2000 Feb;5(1):28-38.
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