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How Lifestyle Affects Male Fertility: Fertility rates are continuously falling across the world. Today the situation is that in almost two-thirds of the countries of the world it has gone below the replacement level. According to Rachel Levy, professor of developmental and reproductive biology at the Faculty of Medicine of Sorbonne University, “Fertility has become not just an individual but a public health issue. 1 in 6 people are struggling with infertility.”
Important role of lifestyle
Sperm concentration in men has almost halved in the last 50 years. Along with environmental reasons, lifestyle factors are also playing a big role behind this, among which obesity and poor diet are the main ones. At the annual event of the Institut Benjamin Delsarte, held in Paris on January 31, 2025, Rachel Levy explained how changeable habits affect infertility and how good nutrition has the potential to improve fertility.
Research has revealed that there is a deep relationship between body mass index (BMI), diet and sperm quality. As BMI increases, fertility rates are declining across the world. In men undergoing medically assisted reproduction, overweight and obesity increase the risk of oligozoospermia and azoospermia, which reduce the chances of pregnancy and live birth.
How to maintain diet?
Diet directly affects the process of sperm formation. Many studies have revealed that adopting a Mediterranean diet improves sperm quality and fertility. Not only this, the father’s diet before conception can also affect the DNA methylation of sperm, which affects the development of the fetus.
Hormonal imbalance, oxidative stress, inflammation and epigenetic changes pose both risks and opportunities for improvement. The good thing is that in some cases these effects can also be reversed. A study found that regular physical activity and a balanced diet before conception improved metabolic and hormonal status, reduced sperm DNA damage and improved the antioxidant capacity of semen.
What to eat to increase fertility?
The Mediterranean diet has been most studied for reproductive health. It includes green leafy vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. Vegetables like spinach, kale, quinoa and oats, fish-eggs, pulses, avocado, nuts and olive oil are considered beneficial for fertility.
What things to avoid?
Too much processed food, refined sugar, excessive caffeine and alcohol can disturb the hormonal balance. Consuming trans fat and too much fried food also increases swelling.
Experts’ advice
Along with nutrition, adequate water, regular light exercise and reducing stress are also important. If you are facing difficulty in conceiving for a long time or have problems like PCOS, thyroid, then taking advice from a fertility specialist and nutritionist can be beneficial.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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