6 foods that boost fertility naturally


Do you have plans to try for a baby with your partner? Before you embark, you might wanna do a fertility check-up in Singapore and include these foods in your diet to boost your chance!

Wild salmon

Yes, specifically wild salmon, not those farmed ones! Salmons is an excellent source of omega-3, a healthy fat that aids in the production of hormones. Most importantly, it also aids in regulating your menstrual cycles. So, for ladies who have irregular cycles, including salmons in your regular diet is certainly worth the shot! But for ladies who are trying to conceive, spend a bit more for wild salmon as they are fresher. Farmed ones might be at risk of mercury contamination. Salmons is not only good for the ladies but it can also boost fertility for the guys as well They are also a rich source of selenium which has been proved to be important for healthy semen.

Lentils and beans

Beans, especially lentils are a great source of protein, iron, folate and fibre. Folate, also known as folic acid is crucial in producing healthy embryos and conception. As for the guys, lentils contain high levels of polyamine spermidine that can help in the fertilization of eggs. This is a perfect option for vegetarians! If you are having a hard time getting all the nutrients needed, consider tcm health supplements suitable for vegetarians. 

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Oysters

Oysters are a well-known aphrodisiac that increases sex drive, but they are also a superfood if you are trying to conceive! Rich in Zinc, raw oysters boosts fertility in both men and women. The best part is – they are low in calories so enjoy them before you need to completely cut them off when you are pregnant!

Full-fat dairy products

In one study done, the findings show that women who’s diet include primarily low-fat dairy products have difficulty in trying to conceive. A high intake of low-fat dairy products can increase the risk of infertility as compared to high-fat dairy. Instead of reaching for that skim milk, try swapping it to whole milk. If you love yoghurts, Greek yoghurts are also a better choice as it is rich in vitamin D aids in regulating menstrual cycles and balancing sex hormones, improving your fertility.

Fruits

Fruits such as grapefruit and oranges are rich in polyamine putrescine which is helpful in improving the quality of semen as well as the embryos. In a study done, female rats were given water rich in putrescine. The rate of chromosomal defects in their eggs collected after the study was decreased by more than 50%. 

Pomegranate is another fruit that can boost fertility specifically for men. In one study done, pomegranate juice and extract has shown to improve sperm concentration and motility in rats after several weeks. In another study done on adult men, sperm motility was shown to have improved by 60% after three months of consuming tablets containing pomegranate extract and the powder of Galanga root. Eat them as fruits or make them into juices to enjoy most of their benefits!

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Walnuts

Walnuts are not only an excellent source of good fats (omega-3s and omega-6s), they can aid in improving sperm vitality, motility and also morphology. In a study, 117 men were split into two groups where the control group is told to avoid all kinds of tree nuts while the experimental group was given half a cup of walnuts to include in their normal diet every day. The experimental group showed improvements in the quality of their semen, so add half a cup of nuts in your diet to boost your chance of conception! Alternatively, try health supplements to give men’s health (and women’s health) a boost to increase your fertility!