Omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, polyphenols, dietary fibers, minerals, and vitamins in nuts are considered to improve reproductive health. Researchers recently analyzed four studies investigating the association between nut consumption and reproductive health to verify this claim. The meta-analysis of two RCTs involving 223 healthy males aged 18-35 showed that consumption of ≥60 g nuts/day can increase sperm motility, morphology, and vitality compared to controls. In the first RCT, males consumed 75 g of whole-shelled English walnuts per day for 12 weeks, along with a Western-style diet.
In the second RCT, participants consumed 60 g of nuts (walnuts [30 g], almonds [15 g], and hazelnuts [15 g]) for 14 weeks along with a Western-style diet. The study suggests that consuming nuts can facilitate successful reproductive outcomes in healthy males. However, more studies are required to find the…
