Male infertility is on the rise and is the main cause of as much as 50% of infertility in marriage. The more men wait longer to start a family, the more fertility decreases (after the age of 30). It was also a serious reason for new research, which found that statistics should not leave us with a bitter taste in our mouths.

Science says: Eat more pizza, and you will be full of ammunition

Some research has shown that men who ate two tablespoons of tomato puree/peeled tomato (the main ingredient in pizza) had a significantly higher sperm count for better motility. The secret is in the sacred ingredient — nutrient and medicine — lycopene, an antioxidant that prevents sperm damage.

Pizza on the daily menu, however, is not something that will cause a beneficial effect on general health. But some recipes can make this, many people’s preferred food, healthier. Whole grain dough is one solution. Try to combine such ingredients, and you can enjoy the peeled tomato.

Supplement: Foods that improve fertility

• Garlic – contains allicin, which improves blood circulation to the genitals and protects sperm from damage
• Mushrooms – contain selenium, an antioxidant that will improve sperm motility (as well as immunity)
• Broccoli – low levels of vitamin A, affects fertility. Improve your vitamin A reserves with broccoli
• Asparagus – high concentration of vitamin C increases sperm count, sperm motility and protects them from damage
• Spinach – contains folic acid which will recover damaged sperm and increase the overall volume
• Chicken – sperm quality and volume are better if you eat this zinc-rich food

Does Bacon kill your “swimmers”?

When the news was currently published that bacon harms sperm, most men were definitely disappointed, if not scared.

How could it not be, when this piece of meat is an unavoidable and tasty meal at every table. However, after a little searching, we found your “swimmers” are safe for now.

Research

Researchers from Harvard gathered men who had problems with their wives getting pregnant, and then they were asked questions about nutrition. Guys who ate between 2.5 and 19.5 servings of processed red meat per week, including bacon, hot dogs, and hamburgers, had significantly more damaged sperm than men who ate less of this processed meat.

However, scientists still cannot explain the direct connection between consuming processed meat and bad sperm. The total intake of animal fat in the body cannot be blamed if the sperm is damaged, there must be other reasons.

Until researchers determine a safe link between consuming bacon and damaged sperm, you should not think about eliminating it from your diet. The results of this research are useful because they encourage thinking about reducing the intake of processed meat.

Until a clear connection is established and you learn more about this topic, here’s what you can do.

Reduce your intake of processed meat and increase your intake of seafood. The study showed that guys who ate salmon and tuna have better quality “swimmers.”