Health claim
“Consuming a daily glass of beetroot juice can boost sperm concentration by up to 20%.”
Claim checked — weak evidenceMedium risknutrition
Evidence Summary
Limited or low-quality evidence — treat with caution.
Limited small-scale research suggests possible benefits from nitrates, but results are not robust or replicated.
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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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