Why isn't my own baby as smart as others, and was even born with an intellectual disability? In fact, there are reasons for this. This is absolutely related to being a parent. Take a look at these 6 foods that are most harmful to sperm; you must have eaten them before pregnancy.
I. Fried Chicken
Men who love barbecue in the summer, take note. Experts point out that barbecued and fried starchy foods contain carcinogenic acrylamide, which can lead to oligospermia and asthenospermia in men. In addition, heavy metals like cadmium and pesticide residues are toxic to sperm.
II. Beer
If you already have kidney disease and drink beer excessively without restriction, uric acid can deposit and cause blockage of the renal tubules, leading to kidney failure.
If a blood test reveals kidney problems, the kidney function is likely already severely damaged. Instead of waiting for a blood test to understand your kidney condition, it's better to have regular urine tests, as urinalysis is the simplest and quickest way to assess kidney health.
III. Coffee
The reason coffee has a refreshing effect is because the caffeine it contains stimulates a person's sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system controls all daytime activities. When stimulated, a person becomes more energetic and vital. The parasympathetic nervous system, on the other hand, is in charge of nighttime physiological activities, erections, and other sex-related functions. It has an interior-exterior relationship with the sympathetic nervous system. When the sympathetic nervous system is active, the relatively weaker parasympathetic nervous system is suppressed, which clinically manifests as a decreased libido.
Helpful Reminder: For people who are emotionally volatile and whose sympathetic nervous system is easily excited, it's best to avoid caffeine-containing drinks like coffee before sex, so as not to suppress the parasympathetic nervous system and reduce libido.
IV. Tofu
Men who love tofu and other soy products should be cautious. According to recent reports from multiple US media, a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health has once again confirmed that daily consumption of soy products can significantly reduce sperm count in men.
Experts in andrology in our country have also suggested that excessive consumption of soy products can affect male sperm count. Pan Lianjun, a doctor in the andrology department of Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Hospital, has been studying this issue for nearly 5 years. He also found that men who often eat soy products have a 3.46 times higher chance of developing erectile dysfunction than those who don't.
Helpful Reminder: Eating soy products in moderation is the best way to avoid health risks for men. "In moderation" means eating less than 3 times a week, with about 100 grams each time.
V. Milk Tea
Most pearl milk teas on the market are made from non-dairy creamer, food coloring, flavorings, tapioca pearls (the "bubbles" in the tea), and tap water. The main ingredient of non-dairy creamer is hydrogenated vegetable oil, which is a trans fatty acid. Trans fatty acids reduce the secretion of male hormones and have a negative impact on sperm motility, interrupting the process of sperm reaction in the body.
Helpful Reminder: In fact, many of the foods we regularly eat, such as biscuits, crispbreads, shortbread pastries, chocolate, salad dressing, french fries, doughnuts, cream cakes, pancakes, potato chips, and fried instant noodles, contain varying amounts of trans fatty acids.
VI. Pig's Kidney
Liver, offal, pig's testicles—those who believe in "like cures like" should be careful. Eating too much of these not only fails to nourish the body but can also lead to infertility. According to a recent study at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, it was found that the livers and kidneys of pigs, cattle, and sheep contain varying amounts of heavy metal cadmium. While people are trying to nourish their bodies, they are also consuming cadmium, which can very likely cause infertility. If they are also smokers, the chances of infertility are as high as 60%.
Helpful Reminder: These foods considered to "strengthen sperm" contain high levels of cadmium, which not only reduce sperm count but also affect the implantation of the fertilized egg. Due to the damage cadmium causes to chromosomes, the fertilized egg may fail to implant easily, affecting conception.