Health claim
“A diet rich in antioxidants—such as vitamins C and E, selenium, and lycopene—protects sperm DNA from oxidative damage and improves fertility outcomes.”
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Evidence Summary
Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.
Broad research supports the role of antioxidants in reducing sperm oxidative stress, though direct impact on live birth rates varies.
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Sperm count anxiety: The unproven hacks men are using to try and boost fertility - BBC World ServiceBBC World Service
The BBC World Service video examines the growing anxiety around low sperm counts and critiques a range of unverified methods men are trying to improve fertility.
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