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Fertility level can be affected by numerous lifestyle and environmental factors, and it is not unusual for men to see a decrease in fertility level even in their twenties and thirties. For couples who are trying to conceive, this can be a devastating problem that can lead to relationship trouble. However, in many cases, low fertility level can be remedied by some simple changes in dietary and exercise habits, as well as attention to appropriate male organ health care.

Some important steps to raise fertility level naturally are described here.

Stop Smoking
Smoking is bad for everyone and can affect many aspects of health in general. Among these, smoking is a known deterrent to healthy seed. Smoking cigarettes decreases fertility level, as well as reducing the motility of existing seed and shortening their lifespan. On an even more serious note, tobacco products can cause genetic changes genetic changes in seed that could affect the resulting offspring.

Eat Seed-Friendly Foods
Diet and nutrition play and important role in ensuring a high-quality fertility level, as well as promoting healthy male function. Some foods that should form part of a healthy, seed-friendly diet include the following:

- Oysters. Studies by Barry University in Miami found that oysters contain amino acids which produce male hormone. In addition, their high levels of zinc are believed to increase reproductive function, as well as male drive, lending some truth to the idea that oysters work as stimulants.

- Asparagus. This vegetable has a high vitamin C content that protects seed from oxidative damage, boosts your amount of seed and improves its motility. On the down side, asparagus is known for the unpleasant smell it lends to urine and other body fluids, so some men may prefer to avoid asparagus if there is a possibility that intimacy may become part of the evening’s plans.

- Walnuts. These little nutrient powerhouses are high in omega-3 fatty acids that can boost a man’s fertility level, as well as promoting improved blood flow to the male organ and supporting overall cardiovascular function.

- Pumpkin seeds. Raw or roasted pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols (plant hormones) that improve the body’s production of androgen. It’s best to roast pumpkin seeds at home, though, because packaged pumpkin seeds often contain preservatives and other food additives that are counter-indicated for reproductive function and may increase the risk of cancer.

Exercise Regularly
The American Society of Reproductive Medicine claims that regular exercise, in conjunction with a healthy diet, helps to improve fertility. This  claim is supported by another study that was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine which reported that men who engaged in fifteen or more hours of moderate to vigorous exercise every week displayed fertility levels that were 73 per cent higher when compared to men who exercised for less than five hours a week.

Get Your Vitamins
Nutrients such as vitamin c, vitamin A, vitamin E and zinc should all be included in a healthy diet or taken as supplements. These vitamins help to lower the amount of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) that is found in the seed. ROS are molecules that can be very disruptive and damaging to cellular function. In fact, these molecules play a role in as much as 40 per cent of male factor infertility. The right nutrients are needed to counter the effects of ROS and help to develop and maintain the quality of seed, as well as prevent it from clumping.

Male organ health care
While the condition of the male organ itself does not directly affect fertility level, caring for the male organ can help to ensure that it is healthy and ready for action in order to deliver the seed.

Some steps that men can take to keep the male organ healthy include (1) washing regularly to reduce the number of harmful bacterial which may lead to infection; (2) wearing loose-fitting, breathable undergarments which allow for healthy circulation in the male organ and groin area; (3) moisturizing the male organ and promoting healthy, supple skin using a male organ health cream (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) may be help to ensure that the male organ is ready for action and able to enjoy the process.

Visit us at Man1health.com for more advice about treating common problems such as a sore male organ, dry skin, redness and loss of male organ sensation. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous online web sites.