Nutrition and Fertility

A. Fertility
Fertility is mean here is to the optimal operation of the reproductive organs of both the men and women so that they can perform well the function of fertilization. One factor affecting fertility is the intake of nutrients.

B. Substances Affecting Fertility Nutrition
1.Vitamin A, C, and E
As an antioxidant that serves to ward off free radical attacks against the walls of sperm and ovum.
Examples of Food:
Celery, carrots, oranges, all fruits and vegetables.

2.Vitamin B
Along with niacin, vitamin E and zinc as the material basis of women's reproductive hormones.
Examples of Food:
Poultry meat, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans.

3.Vitamin E
Prevent degeneration of the reproductive system (gonads easier to get a supply of fresh oxygen.)
Examples of Food:
Eggs, meat, seafood, beans that have germinated.

4.Arginin
Strengthen the survival of sperm and prevent infertility.
Examples of Food:
Basil, beef, fish, beans, chicken.

5.Histamin
Affect the system ejaculation in men.
Examples of Food:
Meat, chicken, tempeh.

6.Likopen
Increase the quantity, improve the structure and nimbleness of sperm.
Examples of Food:
Red guava and watermelon.

7.Zinc
Strong of sperm.
Examples of Food:
Meat, liver, eggs and seafood.

8.Kalium
Reproductive hormones affect spending.
Examples of Food:
Milk, butter, anchovy.


C. Inhibits Fertility Food Ingredients
1.Alkohol
2.Coffee
3.Beverage cans
4.Food containing bad fats (cooking, lard, fatty meats, etc.)


D. Benefits of Fertility
1.Fertilization process properly.
2.Get descent.
3.Good household.
4.Increase budding nation.


E. Due to Infertility
1.Not fertilization process can perform well.
2.Cannot get a descent.
3.Not to harmonize the household.
4.Not nation can produce shoots.


Source:
Leaflets Exhibition and Consultation Nutrition "Nutrition Academy Surabaya" in 2008 by.group I (Yoga Bimantoro, Reni Susanti, Chrisna Revelation Permana, Iva Khurniawati, Monika Yusfiana, Wildianah).