09 June 2009
Supplements of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may improve the motility and density of sperm in infertile men.
Statistically significant but modest randomized controlled trial results suggest that CoQ10 may have potential clinical applications in infertile men (1). Coenzyme Q1010 supplementation of 300 mg for 26 weeks in infertile men resulted in an improvement in certain semen parameters such as sperm density and motility.
The researcher called for further prospective studies to evaluate if CoQ10 supplementation may play a role in achieving pregnancy in infertile couples.
CoQ10 has properties similar to vitamins, but since it is naturally synthesized in the body it is not classed as such. The coenzyme plays an important role in preserving levels of vitamin E and vitamin C. Sperm quality has been linked to the level of oxidative stress.
There is an ever-growing body of scientific data that shows substantial health benefits of CoQ10 supplementation for people suffering from angina, heart attack and hypertension. Clinical trials have also reported benefits for congestive heart failure.
22 August 2019
School feeding programs have broader and longer-lasting effects than just giving children a meal. Carefully designed programs can address widespread nutrient deficiencies, support educational outcomes, and encourage school attendance for both boys and girls.
27 February 2013
A new study from Norway indicates that maternal use of folic acid supplements from four weeks before to eight weeks after the start of pregnancy may be associated with a lower risk of autistic disorder in children.
1 July 2013
Micronutrient requirements differ according to the individual. They can vary according to stage of life, gender, health status, lifestyle habits, possible hereditary metabolic disorders and environmental influences. At certain stages of life, the importance of and need for individual micronutrients is particularly high, for example in pregnancy and when breastfeeding, for children and youths during the growth phase, and in old age. Micronutrient intakes that do not meet the needs of earlier stages of life in particular can increase chances of developing chronic illnesses later in life, such as osteoporosis or heart disease. It is therefore important to ensure an adequate intake of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, essential fatty acids and other nutrients from the very beginning.
