Low sperm count, Alternative medicine

Low sperm count


Alternative medicine
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Evidence is still limited on whether — or how much — herbs or supplements might help increase male fertility. None of these supplements treats a specific underlying cause of infertility, such as a sperm duct defect or chromosomal disorder. Some supplements might help only if you have a deficiency.
Supplements with studies showing potential benefits on improving sperm count or quality include:
•Alpha-lipoic acid
•Anthocyanins
•L-arginine
•Astaxanthin
•Beta-carotene
•Biotin
•L-acetyl carnitine
•L-carnitine
•Cobalamin
•Co-enzyme Q10
•Ethylcysteine
•Folic acid
•Glutathione
•Inositol
•Lycopene
•Magnesium
•N-acetyl cysteine
•Pentoxifylline
•Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
•Polyunsaturated fatty acids
•Selenium
•Vitamins A, C, D and E
•Zinc
Talk with your doctor before taking dietary supplements to review the risks and benefits of this therapy. Taking some supplements in high doses (megadoses) or for extended periods of time might be harmful.