PM Gopinath¹* and Sahityalakshmi Manoharan²

¹ Consultant Gynaecologist, JP Surgical Hospital, Ambala City, India
²Consultant Gynaecologist, Civil Hospital, Panchkula, India

*Corresponding Author: PM Gopinath, Director of Reproductive Medicine, Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

Received: December 27, 2024; Published: December 31, 2024

Abstract

In about 50% of infertility issues, males are responsible. Quality of semen has deteriorated by 50% to 60% over the last 40 years [1]. Neutraceuticals are food ingredients that provide health benefits including prevention and treatment of disease [2]. Most neutraceu ticals have antioxidant properties which can help to increase sperm count and improve sperm function.

Keywords: Male Infertility; Semen Quality; Neutraceuticals; Antioxidants

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Citation: Shashi Joshi and Apoorva Kamboj. “Neutraceuticals in Male Infertility" Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 7.1 (2025): 19-22.

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