A Fruity Fertility Tip
DID YOU KNOW.....
Pomegranates are one of the oldest fruits which seem to have been considered as a symbol for fertility for thousands of years.
They are a good source of Antioxidants( they contain Flavanoids), Vitamin C, Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid), Folic acid and they also contain Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Fibre.
In a study in rats, it was concluded that pomegranates may help improve male fertility, in terms of sperm count and motility, due to the antioxidants found in the pomegranate providing some protection against damage to fatty acids in the sperm.
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Turk et al ( 2008) Effects of pomegranate juice on sperm quality, spermatogenic cell density, antioxidant activity and testosterone level in male rats. Clin Nutr: 27(2) pp. 289-96.
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