Effect of Multiple Dietary Supplements on the Sperm Parameters Quality

Subject Areas : Journal of Animal Biology

F. Bassri ¹ , M.H. Nasr-Esfahani ² , M. Forouzanfar ³ , M. Tavallaee ⁴

1 - Department of Biology, Fars Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran Department of Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
2 - Department of Biology, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran Department of Reproductive Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
3 - Department of Biology, Fars Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran Department of Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
4 - Department of Biology, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran

Received: 2018-03-17 Accepted : 2018-09-29 Published : 2018-11-22

Keywords: Sperm parameters, ROS, Multiple micronutrient supplement, One -carbon cycle,

Abstract :

Excessive production of oxidative stress is considered as a risk factor for reproduction. Several studies show that high level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) can affect spermatogenesis process and fertility potential in men. For treatment of these individuals, antioxidant therapy is suggested. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a multiple micronutrient supplement that contains vitamins B, Zinc and N-acetylcysteine on sperm parameters in infertile men. This study was performed on 30 infertile men referred to the Isfahan Fertility and Infertility Center. Semen parameters (concentration, motility, and morphology) were assessed before and after three month of treatment with supplement (2 tablets per day; 600mg). The result of this study showed a significant improvement in sperm motility and morphology (p<0.05) after compared to before treatment. In addition, sperm concentration insignificantly increased after treatment with supplement (p>0.05). Considering multiple micronutrient supplement is containing all of the B vitamins and essential component of One-Carbone cycle, therefore improvement of sperm parameters can be observed due to improved antioxidant capacity and reduced oxidative stress.

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