Friday, January 7, 2011

What Can I Do to Increase Sperm Count Naturally?

All the reasons due to which one may have low sperm count can be treated by herbal supplements to increase the count. Though herbal supplements can cure all the possible causes but by healthy lifestyle, habits and diet one can support the effects of herbal supplements to get better results in short time. Herbs are excellent treatment as they naturally cure the problem and leave no side effects.

There are many reasons because of which one may suffer from low sperm count. Some reasons are related to lifestyle like wearing tight undergarments, too much alcohol intake, too much smoking, excessive stress, long sitting hours and being over weight. People suffering with diseases like hydrocele, varicocele, malformed reproductive organs, problems related to prostrate gland and zinc deficiency also have lesser sperms in their semen. Some people are in the habit of masturbation or have frequent sex, such people also have poor quality semen due to frequent ejaculation and most of the time lack of quality semen is due to low semen count. Certain types of medicines, over exposure to toxins and anabolic steroids also cause low sperm count.

There are many herbal supplements which can increase the sperm count caused due to any reason, but most effective of them are maca roots. These roots are adaptogenic herbs which work to treat the problems according to gender and age. These herbs have rich sources of amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamin B1, B2, C, and E and provide vital minerals like iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous and zinc. Ample quantity of zinc in the body increase sperm count and promotes good functioning of reproductive organs for better sexual health. It increases immunity system, provides sexual energy, maintains hormonal balance and promotes healthy sperm count. Ginseng has been used in Chinese medication since ancient times to cure problems of impotence, low libido and lack of energy. This herb improves production and secretion of testosterone hormone to promote healthy semen production and strengthen muscles for more power and energy for sexual performance. Secretion of testosterone hormone increases sex drive in a male.

Tribulus terresteris is powerful nervine tonic and aphrodisiac, it treats infection and problems of prostrate gland and increases testosterone secretion for healthy sperm count and increased sexual desire and energy. Mucuna pruriens increases muscular strength by providing protein to the muscles, it has anti-depressant properties, supports weight loss, increase testosterone secretion and promotes energy to counter fatigue and weakness. Saw palmetto is used as an ingredient in many herbal medicines because of its extremely effective properties helpful for tissue building and gland stimulation to strengthen the reproductive organs. This property of saw palmetto is also beneficial in increasing the effects of herbs which are taken along with this and these properties augur well for healthy sperm count in males. All of these herbs can increase low sperm count if taken as supplement or as herbal medicine. The effects of these herbs are supplementary to each other to affect all the possible aspects of the problem.

Helping the effects of herbs by exercising, taking healthy and timely diet, avoiding alcohol and smoking and taking proper rest and sleep to avoid stress will bring better results in short time.

Read how to Increase Sperm Count. Also know about Semen Leakage Treatment.