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The top 10 superfoods that help you conceive

Last modified: December 4, 2021
10 superfoods

Balanced diet, rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals, is directly linked to fertility.

If you have decided it is time to build a family, make sure you enrich your diet with the following superfoods that can help you conceive.

The good news for all of you who are trying to get pregnant is that a balanced diet, rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals, is directly linked to fertility.

So here is a list of our top 10 superfoods that will boost your chances to conceive.

  • Bananas: B6 vitamin in bananas can increase fertility as it is connected to hormonal regulation in women. B6 deficiency can lead to irregular periods and poor egg and sperm quality as well.
  • Asparagus: the folic acid contained in asparagus helps with reducing chances of an ovulation disorder; this is why women trying to conceive are advised to take folic acid supplements.
  • Shell fish: vitamin B12 can be found in large amounts in shell fish and it may improve endometrial thickness, decreasing miscarriage incidents.
  • Eggs: eggs are rich in nutrients, among them vitamin D. A study by Yale researchers reported that among 67 women suffering infertility, the 93% had inadequate vitamin D levels.
  • Almonds: vitamin E contained in almonds improves sperm quality and it is believed that vitamin E deficiency is linked to fertility problems. Moreover, almonds’ antioxidant properties protect sperm and egg DNA from damages.
  • Citrus fruits: citrus fruits are also rich in vitamin D, which apart from its relation to female fertility it has been shown that it may improve sperm concentration and motility.
  • Tofu: tofu is an excellent iron source, which in inadequate levels can inhibit ovulation and decrease egg quality, leading to 60% lower chances of achieving pregnancy compared to women with normal iron levels.
  • Salmon: salmon contains selenium, a mineral related to antioxidants production, which has been shown to play a protective role for the egg and sperm against free radicals. It is also necessary for the creation of sperm.
  • Peas: increased levels of zinc, found in large amounts in peas, have been found to improve sperm quality and function. In women, lack of zinc may lead to estrogen and progesterone levels imbalance.
  • Mackerel: it contains the essential fatty acids, like DHA, that contribute to a healthy female reproductive system. DHA has also been associated with enhanced sperm quality.

How many of these superfoods are already included in your diet?

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More Sex May Boost Fertility

Last modified: December 4, 2021

Sex at any time induces immunity changes that may boost fertility, enhancing chances of conception. That is what an American study, currently published to ‘’Fertility and Sterility’’ and ‘’Physiology and Behavior’’, reported.

Sex May Boost Fertility

American scientists proved that sexual activity can affect Fertility

Researchers from the University of Indiana, collected data from thirty women in order to investigate how the immune system of women who were sexually active is regulated compared to those who were not. The study was led by Dr. Lorenz, a researcher at the Kinsey Institute of Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction. They found clear differences regarding the immune system regulation between the two study groups.

‘’It is already known that frequent sexual intercourse is recommended to couples who want to achieve pregnancy, even if it’s outside of a woman’s ovulation cycle. However, for the first time we can actually scientifically document that intercourse promotes immunity types in the body that can boost fertility and support conception. In fact, even for non-fertile days the body, during sex, prepares itself in advance for a potential pregnancy’’, Dr. Lorenz explained.

In the paper published in ‘’Fertility and Sterility’’ the scientific team used saliva samples from thirty healthy premenopausal women at the four phases of the women’s cycle (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal). Half of them were sexually active while the other half was abstaining from sex.

They discovered that women who were sexually active exhibited greater changes to helper T cells and proteins related to the body’s ability to get ready for possible pregnancy changes. Moreover, the same group was found to have higher levels of helper T cells in overall, which are believed to assist the body to adjust to pregnancy during the luteal phase of the cycle.

This study was repeated under the same conditions, using data from other 32 premenopausal women. The outcome confirmed the results from the first study, as published in ‘’Physiology and Behavior’’.

It has been previously shown that immunity changes occur during pregnancy, after labor and during menstrual cycle. But now for the first time the American scientists proved that sexual activity can actually affect the function of the immune system. In other words more sex may boost fertility!!!

 What do think? Is this a good reason for having more sex?

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