Folic Acid For Men?

It is well known that folic acid is necessary for women trying to get pregnant to help prevent neural tube defects.  Now, it seems it may be important for men to take as well to improve fertility.  Read more...

http://www.health24.com/Man/Sex/748-751-758,11647.asp

Folic acid boosts male fertility Lots of women already know that getting plenty of folic acid, one of the B vitamins, can reduce the risk of certain birth defects that occur early in pregnancy. New evidence now suggests that folic acid deficiency reduces fertility in men and may damage the DNA carried by sperm.

Health 24 - Man, Sex

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Eating Right?

Another interesting article discussing the benefit of a healthy diet to improve chances of getting pregnant. The bottom line is, we need to make our bodies as healthy as possible and this has a double benefit. More studies are indicating it improves fertility, and once pregnant, a healthy body is the best environment for a developing baby.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/articles/2002/features/health/gh718072006.html

The sooner you start eating well, the more likely you are to get pregnant. Now don’t get alarmed! I don’t mean that everyone who eats well will get pregnant! HA HA! For both men and women, foods and fertility are linked; you need to stick to the right diet to boost your chances of conceiving and of having a healthy baby.

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