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Ben Greenfield Life

Q&A 460: Sex & Fertility, Smart Drugs, Can Cholesterol Increase Testosterone, The Truth About "Natural Flavors", Is Nitric Oxide Bad? & Much More.

Aug 24, 2023
59:40
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This podcast discusses the impact of antioxidants and nutrients on male fertility, the correlation between cholesterol and testosterone levels, and the effects of Nutropic compounds. They also explore the potential dangers of excessive red light therapy.
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  • Certain antioxidants and nutrients, such as vitamin E, carnitine, vitamin C, CoQ10, anacetylcysteine, zinc, folic acid, selenium, and lycopene, can have a substantial and significant beneficial effect on male fertility.
  • Moderate consumption of red wine can have positive effects on sexual function, including improved erectile function and reproductive function, through mechanisms such as vasorelaxant properties and antioxidant effects.

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Male fertility can be influenced by certain antioxidants and nutrients

A systematic review found that certain antioxidants and nutrients, such as vitamin E, carnitine, vitamin C, CoQ10, anacetylcysteine, zinc, folic acid, selenium, and lycopene, have a substantial and significant beneficial effect on male fertility. These substances can improve semen parameters, assisted reproductive therapy outcomes, and live birth rates.

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