Sunday, 25 August 2013
It is now fact that eating raspberries could help increase the chances of fathering a child.
They contain the key nutrient in male fertility (Vitamin C) in its highest level and also magnesium, which is involved in the production of testosterone.
Raspberries can also protect the sperm from ‘oxidative stress’.
A study by the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that men over the age 44 with the highest intake of Vitamin C had 20 per cent less damage to their sperm DNA than men who did not eat those foods.
It is also thought that after conception antioxidants may decrease the risk of miscarriage.
Juliet Wilson, a fertility nutritionist, said: ‘Raspberries provide essential nutrients that are known to enhance fertility in men and women.’
A recent study in the USA found that men over 44 with the highest intake of Vitamin C - found in foods such as raspberries, broccoli and potatoes - had 20 per cent less damage to their sperm DNA than men who did not eat those foods.
With sperm counts in the average British male falling by almost half in the past 60 years, experts have claimed raspberries maybe the saviour to help fathers-to-be.
Juliet added that it is not just the vitamins and minerals that is contained in the raspberries which are beneficial in the bedroom.
The berries also help to maintain a healthy body weight, which is the key to balancing sex hormones and increasing the likelihood of conceiving.
They have the lowest GI of any fruit, meaning their sugar is absorbed into the body slowly.
