
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes including reproduction and fertility.
- Sperm production and sperm quality: Vitamin A is critical to maintain the structure and function of sperm as well as production of sperm in the testicle1
- Antioxidant activity: Research shows that vitamin A may help protect sperm cells from oxidative damage and improve overall sperm quality2.
References:
- Clagett-Dame M, Knutson D. Vitamin A in reproduction and development. Nutrients. 2011;3(4):385-428. doi:10.3390/nu3040385
- Omu AE, Fatinikun T, Mannazhath N, Abraham S. Significance of simultaneous determination of serum and seminal plasma alpha-tocopherol and retinol in infertile men by high-performance liquid chromatography. Andrologia. 1999;31(6):347-354. doi:10.1046/j.1439-0272.1999.00296.x