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Quick Take
A social media post claims that eating walnuts everyday can improve sperm quality. We fact-checked and found the claim to be Mostly False.
The Claim
A Facebook post discusses ten benefits of eating walnuts daily. One benefit mentions walnut improves sperm quality.
We have attached the screenshot of the post below:
Fact Check
Do walnuts improve sperm quality?
Not enough evidence. The limited available evidence suggests that consuming nuts, such as walnuts, may enhance the quality of sperm by improving its vitality, motility, and morphology. However, the evidence is not enough to confirm whether walnuts improve sperm quality.
This isn’t the first time that we have found misinformation about what can enhance or decrease sperm quality. THIP MEDIA has previously debunked 5G network can cause nosebleeds, low sperm count, headaches, insomnia, or brain cancer.
Back to walnuts, they contain antioxidants, which can potentially improve sperm quality by preventing cell oxidation and aging. These molecules are crucial for male fertility as they contribute to good seminal quality. The human body possesses complex antioxidant systems. So, consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can also supply these beneficial molecules.
Also, the sample size of the available research papers on the topic is insufficient to establish a definitive link between walnuts and improved sperm quality.
Dr Anita Gupta, Gynecologist and Associate Director at Fortis La Femme, GK, New Delhi, explains ‘Relying solely on the intake of walnuts without following an overall healthy lifestyle is unlikely to yield significant benefits for sperm quality. Other measures, including regular exercise, no smoking, dietary supplements, stress reduction, weight loss, alcohol intake moderation, and adequate sleep, can also enhance sperm quality.’
Which chemical components of walnut improves sperm quality, if they do so?
The specific chemical or compound in walnuts that may improve sperm quality is not yet fully understood. However, walnuts are known to be a rich source of several nutrients and bioactive compounds. They may have beneficial effects on male fertility. Walnuts are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which may improve the development and function of healthy sperm cells. They also contain antioxidants such as vitamin E, which may protect sperm from oxidative damage. Also minerals such as zinc may improve sperm production and maturation.
In addition, walnuts contain arginine, an amino acid that is a precursor to nitric oxide, a molecule that plays a role in regulating blood flow to the reproductive organs. Improved blood flow may enhance male fertility by improving the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the testes, where sperm is produced.
Overall, it is likely that the combination of these nutrients and bioactive compounds in walnuts that contribute to their potential positive effects on sperm quality.
What can be the dangers of trying to improve sperm quality at home and not seeking medical advice?
Attempting to improve sperm quality at home without seeking medical advice can be risky and potentially dangerous. It can delay in seeking appropriate medical treatment. Delaying medical treatment can allow underlying medical conditions, such as infections or hormonal imbalances, to worsen. This may make treatment more complicated or less effective.
Besides this, eating too much walnuts can cause potential adverse effects. These include weight gain, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal disturbances, or toxicity. Evidence also suggest that kids under five years of age are at a higher risk of choking on walnuts.
Attempting to improve sperm quality at home without seeking medical advice can lead to false hope or unrealistic expectations. This can be emotionally distressing for couples struggling with infertility.
There are a lot of claims on social media where it is said that different fruits/nuts help in improving fertility such as eating gooseberry improves fertility, and infertility can be cured with guava leaves. Another post also shared that eating onion increases sperm quantity.
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