Fertility Problems? Try Sunshine

If you and your partner have been having trouble conceiving, you might consider getting a little more sun together.

Adequate Sunlight is beneficial because it helps the body produce Vitamin D (along with Fish Oils and Eggs from a balanced diet).

Previous studies have shown that Vitamin D is an essential part of a healthy pregnancy. This new study, however, suggest a link between healthy sperm and adequate vitamin D in the body.

A test group of 105 males agreed to modify their lifestyles by losing weight,  decreasing alcohol consumption, as well as doing things to boost their Vitamin D Levels.

The test group’s “sperm shape” improved on the whole, which helped improve the chances of conception.

31 of the men actually went on to achieve pregnancy with their partner.

Important Note: The key is to not overdue the amount of sun that you receive. Guys can spend 10 minutes outside without their shirt and that should do the trick to boost their Vitamin D levels.

[via Daily Mail]

Dr. Ben

Tags: diet, egg, fertility, fish oil, Food, health, vitamin d