Post Date December, 03 2023
With the development of the times, people are paying more and more attention to pregnancy preparation, and it is no longer the responsibility of expectant mothers alone. Prospective fathers also need to be prepared for pregnancy. Here, I would like to introduce to you what male friends can eat before getting pregnant. Let's learn more together.
How to Eat for Pregnancy in Men
Some components in food are directly related to sexual function. Vitamin A compounds (excluding retinoic acid) have the function of maintaining normal reproductive system function; Zinc has an important impact on the development of the human body and sexual organs, and zinc deficiency can lead to delayed growth and reproductive function.
Sperm is rich in trace element zinc. Zinc is an essential substance for sperm metabolism and can enhance sperm vitality. It is necessary to consume zinc rich tokens such as oysters, shrimp, clams, shellfish, animal liver, walnut kernels, milk, beans, bran, and lotus seeds. Oyster meat has the highest zinc content among the public, emphasizing the intake of nucleic acid and protein that helps sperm metabolism, and can improve sexual performance. However, the daily amount of zinc should never exceed 15 micrograms, as excessive consumption of zinc can affect the effects of other minerals in the human body. 120 grams of lean meat contains 7.5 micrograms of zinc.
Foods rich in vitamins. Men often disdain fruits and vegetables, thinking they are girls' weight loss foods. However, they do not understand that the large amount of vitamins contained in fruits and vegetables are essential for male reproductive physiological activities. Some foods containing high vitamins can greatly help improve the quality of sperm survival. Both vitamin A and vitamin E have the effects of delaying aging, reducing chronic functional decline, and also have good effects on sperm production and improving sperm activity. Lack of these vitamins can often cause obstacles to spermatogenesis. If men lack various vitamins in vegetables and fruits for a long time, it may hinder the normal development of the gonads and the production of sperm, resulting in a decrease in sperm or affecting the normal activity of sperm, and even leading to infertility.
The activity of sperm is related to the amount of fructose contained in the seminal vesicles. Fructose is particularly abundant in honey and various fruits, such as pears, apples, grapes, pineapples, and sweet oranges, and attention should be paid to its absorption. Traditional Chinese medicine has recommended products that benefit, strengthen, and fill the essence, such as river shrimp, bird meat, beef, dog meat, fish swim bladder, walnuts, leeks, goji berries, and other optional foods.
High protein foods. Protein is the main substance in the male body that produces semen and sperm, such as lean meat, pig spinal cord, dog meat, poultry eggs, sparrow meat, fish and shrimp, crabs, scallops, milk, sheep milk, chicken and duck, beef and mutton, and soy products. In addition, products such as Huaishan Yao, eel, sea cucumber, crab roe, black fish, cuttlefish, octopus, and tendon not only contain a large amount of high-quality protein, but also are rich in arginine. Foods with high levels of arginine include frozen tofu, tofu skin, peanuts, walnuts, sesame seeds, pigeon eggs, seaweed, and light vegetables. And arginine is a necessary component for sperm formation, and supplementing arginine from food is beneficial for sperm production.
Not only that, it is also important to note which foods are not suitable for men during pregnancy.
What should men not eat for pregnancy preparation
Beer. If you have already contracted kidney diseases and drink beer without restriction, it can cause uric acid deposition, leading to renal tubular obstruction and kidney failure.
Celery. Celery has an inhibitory effect on sperm production, leading to a decrease in sperm count and the occurrence of ED deficiency. Eating celery regularly can cause a decrease in male sperm count, but after stopping eating for 16 weeks, it can return to normal sperm count.
Tofu. Men who love to eat soy products such as tofu should be careful. According to recent reports from multiple media outlets in the United States, a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health once again clarifies that consuming soy products every day can significantly reduce men's sperm count.
Sunflower seeds. The protein part of sunflower seeds contains components that inhibit testicles, which can cause testicular atrophy and affect normal fertility. It is not recommended for young people of childbearing age to eat more.
Pig waist. Many people like to eat animal offal, especially when eating barbecue, "waist" has become the favorite of many men. Recently, Taiwanese doctors have warned against the heavy metal "cadmium" that can damage sperm and cause infertility by consuming internal organs to nourish the body.
Prospective parents who want to have good birth and childbirth must pay more attention to their diet before pregnancy.
