Highlights Micronutrients like iron and copper are crucial in cellular respiration and spermatozoa development. 1 Deficiency of micronutrients like vitamins B12, B6, C, E, folic acid, niacin, iron, or zinc cause DNA strands break. 2 L-carnitine, L-arginine, zinc, vitamin E, glutathione, selenium, coenzyme Q10, and folic acid have a positive impact on sperm through antioxidative mechanisms. 3 Iron and copper are trace elements that play an essential role in the physiological makeup of cells and tissues within the male reproductive system. 1 The absence of vitamins B12, folic acid, B6, niacin, C, E, iron, or zinc mimics the damaging effects of radiation on DNA.
2 This article uncovers the intricate link between micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) and sperm parameters essential for fertility. Figure 1 highlights the effects of various micronutrients on the sperm. 4 Figure 1. Antioxidant…
