Selenium
- Sperm production: Selenium is involved in the synthesis of selenoproteins, which are essential for normal sperm production. Selenoproteins play a role in regulating sperm maturation, motility, and function.
- Sperm quality: Strong research demonstrates that 20 mg of selenium daily for 6 months is associated with significant increase in sperm concentration, motility, and morphology.
- Testosterone production: Daily selenium supplementation is associated with improvement in testosterone levels
- Pregnancy outcomes: A double-blind clinical trial showed that selenium supplementation significantly improved sperm motility and the chance of successful conception2.
References:
- Safarinejad MR, Safarinejad S. Efficacy of selenium and/or N-acetyl-cysteine for improving semen parameters in infertile men: a double-blind, placebo controlled, randomized study. J Urol. 2009 Feb;181(2):741-51.
- Scott R, MacPherson A, Yates RW, Hussain B, Dixon J. The effect of oral selenium supplementation on human sperm motility. Br J Urol. 1998;82(1):76-80. doi:10.1046/j.1464-410x.1998.00683.x
