Infertility is a reproductive system disease characterized by failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after one year or more of regular sexual intercourse without using contraception. In 8% of couples who are unable to conceive, male infertility is the issue.
The cause of male infertility is likely multifactorial, but evidence indicates that exposure to environmental toxins may play an important role in its etiology. Research has established a connection between sperm abnormalities and exposure to phthalates which are chemicals found in plastic food containers, medical equipment, shampoos, deodorants, and other personal care items as well as in many other things. Another chemical found to affect sperm is Benzene. This is found in cigarette smoke, gasoline fumes and vehicle emissions. A Study of men exposed to Benzene at work observed a decline in total sperm count and sperm motility, as well as an increase of abnormal sperm.
So how can you undue male infertility?
Doctors recommend diet change, regular exercise, a detoxification program as well a supplement regimen. Some supplements include vitamin C, bioavailable folate, natural vitamin E, zinc, selenium, L-carnitine, grape seed extract, coenzyme Q10, lycopene, and N-acetylcysteine.
Here at Second Nature Naturopathic Care we can not only help you in getting the right supplement program but we can also customize a personal detoxification program and help you meat your goals regarding better health and detoxification. I am board certified in environmental medicine so we offer environmental testing and strategic environmental detox protocols to improve your fertility. I.V. Ozone with specific German biologics, peptides and oral nutraceuticals all enhance and improve the quantity and quality of your fertility health.
