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Which nutrients support sperm count and motility (zinc, selenium, CoQ10, DHA)?
The key nutrients for sperm health include:
- Folate (DNA synthesis)
- Zinc (testosterone/sperm parameters)
- Selenium + vitamins C/E (antioxidant support)
- CoQ10 (motility/energy)
- DHA/EPA (membrane/motility)
According to Dr. Brian Levine, MD, MS FACOG, Perelel Panel member and Founding Partner of CCRM Fertility of New York. Folate is critical for DNA synthesis and sperm function, while CoQ10 may help support sperm motility, count and function according to several studies. CoQ10 acts as a powerful antioxidant and is essential for cellular energy production—Dr. Levine describes it as helping “the swimmers swim by charging them.” He also mentions that vitamins C and E, along with selenium, provide additional antioxidant protection and can increase DNA repair enzyme activity. These nutrients work together to support the most critical steps in sperm production, with the goal of creating high-quality DNA and protecting sperm from environmental damage that can affect fertility outcomes. Perelel’s Men’s Multi Support Pack contains ingredients to support the most critical and delicate steps in spermatogenesis.
Does my partner need a men’s fertility vitamin?
Yes — men should take fertility vitamins, too, since fertility is truly a 50/50 endeavor. Male factors contribute to infertility about 40% of the time, and Sperm development takes ~2–3 months, so whatever you do today will affect sperm quality in about three months. Perelel Panel member and Founding Partner of CCRM Fertility of New York, Dr. Brian Levine, MD, MS FACOG explains that men’s fertility vitamins should include key nutrients like folate for DNA synthesis and sperm function, omega-3s (DHA/EPA) for sperm count and motility, and CoQ10 as a powerful antioxidant for cellular energy. Perelel’s Men’s Multi Support Pack is a full-spectrum multivitamin routine designed for men trying to start a family.
