Zinc, selenium, iron, and manganese are indispensable trace elements for men, and men may consider eating more foods rich in these trace elements.
1. Zinc Zinc is closely related to the activity of multiple dehydrogenases in the reproductive organs. The total amount of zinc in the human body is about 2 to 3 grams, and the testes, epididymis, seminal vesicles, and prostate are rich in zinc.
Foods rich in zinc: pecans, duck meat, oysters, wheat germ, pork liver, shiitake mushrooms, oyster meat, oysters, fresh ark shells, etc.
2. Selenium Selenium is one of the important components of glutathione peroxidase in semen and a structural component of the sperm membrane. Studies have shown that the selenium content in the semen of infertile patients is lower than that of fertile individuals.
Excessive processing of foods in the diet is an important reason for selenium deficiency. Therefore, it is recommended to eat less refined processed foods and more coarse grains, such as brown rice.
Foods rich in selenium: brown rice, bran, fried gluten, dried noodles, wheat germ, black tea, cuttlefish, squid, lentils, caviar, swimming crab, dried small shrimps, sea cucumber, pork, etc.
3. Iron Studies have shown that the iron content in the semen of infertile patients is significantly lower than that of the fertile group. Other studies have also found that iron is significantly related to sperm density in semen. When the iron content in semen is high, the sperm density is high, and vice versa, the sperm density is low.
Foods rich in iron: black fungus, sesame paste, pork liver, longan, dried small shrimps, etc.
4. Manganese Manganese is an essential trace element for maintaining human and animal sexual function. Manganese deficiency can hinder the late maturation of sperm, leading to a decrease in sperm count and causing infertility. Manganese content is also positively correlated with sperm motility.
Foods with more manganese: wheat, lentils, Chinese cabbage, coarse grains, dried fruits, tea, etc.