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"Studies are now pouring out of various institutions showing connections between exposure to toxins and male infertility as well. Sperm rates have fallen in much of the industrialized, Western world. They've declined more so in places where pesticides are prominent, and male infertility reports are mounting like never before. Environmental exposure to heavy metals also has been the target of a few studies. One such study, published in a 2003 issue of Human Reproduction, reported that lead may be behind up to a fifth of unexplained male infertility cases." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"These compounds have been associated with female infertility, miscarriages, and possible male infertility. Organophos-phate (OP) pesticides have also been associated with male infertility with increased LH production (possibly secondary to testicular damage) and reduced numbers of morphologically healthy spermatozoa.2 Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) alters melatonin synthesis from the pineal gland and thus affects sleep. DDE (the breakdown product of DDT) can accumulate in the adrenal gland and cause atrophy." - Michael Friedman, ND, Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology (Get the book.)

"All three of these miracle ingredients—D-ribose, L-carnitine, and coenzyme Cho—are being used right now in a wide variety of serious degenerative diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, periodontal disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, neurological disorders, neuromuscular disease, male infertility, and even aging itself. But, for now, let's discuss how this triad can affect your cardiovascular future. We must first study the relationship between ATP and the heart." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.) "Until then, I will continue to educate patients, consumers, and physicians as to the amazing benefits brought by coenzyme Qi0 in treating a variety of serious degenerative diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, periodontal disease, diabetes, neurological disorders, male infertility, immune support in HIV/AIDS, and even aging itself. This chapter describes how coenzyme Qio seems to support almost any tissue in need of metabolic assistance, repair, or help." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"In many cases of male infertility, a zinc-deficiency association has been noted. It may not be the cause, per se, but over a span of a few months to two years, men who have taken standard (400 mg a day) doses of zinc supplements have exhibited a noted improvement in semen quality. Note: Seminal fluid, prostatic fluid and sperm together make up semen. Forget about Cigarettes and Sex Not long ago, in a respected urology journal, researchers reported that sperm cells of men who regularly smoked cigarettes couldn't swim as efficiently as those of nonsmokers." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"It has shown promise in the treatment of arthritis, cardiovascular disease, male infertility, cataracts, AIDS, and high blood pressure. Selenium is incorporated into over twenty-five proteins, called selenoproteins, that play pivotal roles in a number of bodily activities, from activating thyroid hormones to regenerating vitamin C. Selenium deficiency has been linked to cancer and heart disease. It has also been associated with exhaustion, growth impairment, high cholesterol levels, infections, liver impairment, pancreatic insufficiency, and sterility." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Although arginine has been used for numerous clinical conditions, it is best reserved for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, erectile dysfunction (ED) and male infertility, and improving athletic performance. A number of clinical trials using doses in the range of 6 to 15 g of arginine per day have demonstrated improvements in blood flow through the coronary arteries, quality of life, and exercise tolerance. Not all of the studies have shown favorable therapeutic results, but the addition of arginine to standard angina treatment is probably a very good idea." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Male Impotence, male infertility, Libido (men's and woman's) and Low Sperm Count Many men, when they reach their 30s or 40s, lose their sex drive and, for some strange reason, they think it's normal. Well, it isn't normal, guys—it's a sure sign that you have serious health problems—probably cardiovascular problems—and almost assuredly hormonal problems as well. So what are the underlying causes of this male impotence or low sperm count? In terms of drugs, one of the most harmful drugs for male fertility is, in my view, statin drugs." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Effect of ascorbic acid on male infertility. Ann NY Acad Sci; 498:312-323. 1987 Douglas RM, Hemila H. Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold. PLoS Med; 2(6):el68. 2005 Duffy SJ, Gokce N, Holbrook M et al. Treatment of hypertension with ascorbic acid (letter). Lancet; 354(9195):2048-2049. 1999 Fotherby MD, Williams JC, Forster LA et al. Effect of vitamin C on ambulatory blood pressure and plasma lipids in older persons. J Hypertens; 18(4):411-415. 2000 Gale CR, Martyn CN, Winter PD et al." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "Vitamin E is also used to prevent exercise-induced tissue damage, nitrate tolerance, sunburn, some types of senile cataracts, other cancers, as well as to enhance immune function in the elderly, intermittent claudication, osteoarthritis, and some types of male infertility. Along with other therapies, vitamin E may be an important adjunctive treatment in Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, hemodialysis, premenstrual syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and some cases of variant angina." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Another possible problem is male infertility, which occurs in 40 percent of all infertility cases. male infertility may be due to low sperm count, decreased sperm motility, or aberrant sperm morphology. There are several reasons this happens. Saunas and ultra-vigorous exercise can contribute to impaired sperm production. Further, a topic of some debate in Europe is the effect of birth control pills and estrogen-like chemicals on male infertility. These chemicals are not biodegradable by stomach acids and get into the environment, i.e., the soil, water, and through urine." - Gary Null, Ph.D., The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing: A Comprehensive A-Z Listing of Common and Chronic Illnesses and Their Proven Natural Treatments (Get the book.)

"Researchers at Britain's Medical Research Council and Edinburgh University scientists have found a clue to male infertility: gene defects that interfere with proper sperm production. Located on the Y chromosome, these genes are involved in producing a protein that contributes to fertility. Infertility results when a mutation disrupts the gene's normal functioning. More research may lead to new infertility treatments, including gene therapy. Q If a woman has developed antibodies to her partner's sperm, it may help to have him use a condom for at least thirty days." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Thyroid hormone may also be helpful in treating male infertility. Thyroid hormone, in the form of triiodothyronine (T3), has been shown to increase sperm count, motility, or both. Of 45 men with reduced fertility who were treated with T3, 18 (40%) improved markedly, and could be reclassified as relatively or highly fertile. Pregnancy occurred in the wives of 8 of these 18 men.17 Conclusion Infertility is a complex problem in both sexes. Infertile couples should have a thorough evaluation to identify medical or surgical problems that can be effectively treated by conventional means." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"Therapeutic Uses Carnitine can benefit a number of clinical conditions, such as anorexia nervosa, various cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, fatigue (cancer-related and CFS), HIV-positive infection, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), male infertility, kidney failure, and respiratory distress in premature infants. It can improve athletic performance and promote weight loss. In a study of cancer patients, 15 of 18 were deficient in carnitine. These patients were given 250 mg each day, which was increased to 3 g daily." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Another possible problem is male infertility, which occurs in 40 percent of all infertility cases. male infertility may be due to low sperm count, decreased sperm motility, or aberrant sperm morphology. There are several reasons this happens. Saunas and ultra-vigorous exercise can contribute to impaired sperm production. Further, a topic of some debate in Europe is the effect of birth control pills and estrogen-like chemicals on male infertility. These chemicals are not biodegradable by stomach acids and get into the environment, i.e., the soil, water, and through urine." - Gary Null, Ph.D., The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing: A Comprehensive A-Z Listing of Common and Chronic Illnesses and Their Proven Natural Treatments (Get the book.)

"Smoking also robs the bones of needed nutrients and can lead to male infertility, reduced mental function, birth defects, and cancer, to name but a few problems you may encounter down the road. Each year more than 440,000 people die in the United States from tobacco use and nearly one out of every five deaths is related to smoking." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.)

"Asian ginseng may also prove useful for male infertility (page 304). A double-blind trial with a large group of infertile men found that 4 grams of Asian ginseng per day for three months led to an improvement in sperm count and sperm motility.13 Asian ginseng may also help men with erectile dysfunction (page 185). A double-blind trial in Korea found that 1,800 mg per day of Asian ginseng extract for three months helped improve libido and the ability to maintain an erection in men with erectile dysfunction." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "There are multiple possible underlying causes for male infertility, some of which readily respond to natural medicine, while others do not. The specific cause of infertility should always be diagnosed by a physician before considering possible solutions. CHECKLIST FOR MALE INFERTILITY Rating Nutritional Supplements Herbs þ?? 1 Vitamin C (page 604) (for sperm agglutination only) Zinc (page 614) (for deficiency) þ?" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "While the majority of clinical trials have used L-carnitine, one preliminary trial found that acetyl-L-carnitine (page 461) (4 grams per day) may also prove useful for treatment of male infertility caused by low quantities of immobile sperm.3 Coenzyme Q10 (page 496) (CoQjo) is a nutrient used by the body in the production of energy. While its exact role in the formation of sperm is unknown, there is evidence that as little as 10 mg per day (over a two-week period) will increase sperm count and motility." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "Nevertheless, double-blind trials are needed to determine conclusively whether acupuncture is a useful treatment for male infertility. MEASLES _____ Measles is a potentially serious, highly contagious infection caused by the measles virus. Infection is easily transmitted by kissing or being coughed or sneezed upon by an infected person. The recent introduction of an effective vaccine against measles has greatly reduced the number of cases in many countries, though some developing nations continue to experience serious measles epidemics in children. What are the symptoms of measles?" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Epidemiologist and biostatistician Shanna Swan, Ph.D., of the University of Rochester School of Medicine has spent the past twenty years studying environmental reproductive risks. In 2003, while at the University of Missouri at Columbia, she reported that men in rural Missouri had a 42 percent lower sperm count than those who lived in cities like Minneapolis and New York." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"And, like methyl bromide, all of the bromine chemicals cause serious problems, including environmental degradation, male infertility, water pollution, and death. universities, farmers accepted methyl bromide, and its use escalated rapidly. Like arsenic and the fluorine compounds, methyl bromide was an easy sell to large-scale farmers and grain elevators because of its deadly effectiveness and lack of regulation. As a result, sales were strong and increasing as America entered World War II." - Will Allen, The War on Bugs (Get the book.)

"Idiopathic male infertility is a significant problem that appears to be caused by an excessive amount of free radicals. Lycopene has been shown to concentrate heavily in the testes and seminal plasma of men, Based on these findings, it was speculated that dietary lycopene has a role in preventing oxidative damage of biomolecules and, most likely, in reducing the risk of prostate cancer. but is apparently in lower concentrations among men suffering from infertility. Thirty men were given 2000 meg (2 mg) of lycopene twice daily for 3 months." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"A review of the scientific literature shows that this remarkable amino acid has generated clinical benefits in heart failure, impotence, chronic fatigue syndrome, male infertility, and pregnancy outcomes. L-carnitine also enhances exercise tolerance in patients with angina and respiratory disorders(138,139). The primary source of L-carnitine is meat, with lamb being an especially potent source." - Anthony Colpo, The Great Cholesterol Con: Why Everything You've been Told About Cholesterol, Diet and Heart Disease is Wrong (Get the book.)

"Although arginine has been used for numerous clinical conditions, it is best reserved for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, erectile dysfunction (ED) and male infertility, and improving athletic performance. Therapeutic Uses Cardiovascular Diseases: Arginine helps a variety of cardiovascular diseases because it dilates blood vessels by increasing the production of nitric oxide (NO), causing blood vessels to relax and open-up." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Vitamin C deficiency can also cause male infertility and increased genetic damage to sperm cells, which may lead to birth defects. Pregnancy and breastfeeding increase the need for vitamin C. 8. Vitamin D - Prevents muscle weakness, enhances the immune system, prevents depression, and is necessary for healthy thyroid function. Deficiencies can produce skeletal malformations, retarded growth in children, insomnia, depression, visual problems, and insulin resistance. 9. Calcium (an essential mineral) - Assists in neuromuscular activity and the entire nervous system." - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.)

"Low selenium intakes have been linked to diabetes, poor immune function, AIDS, asthma, thyroid disorders, male infertility, spontaneous abortions, cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety, and hostility( 121-129). In addition to lowering cancer rates, double-blind trials have shown that selenium supplementation produces significant clinical improvements in asthmatic patients, distinct improvements in mood and anxiety levels, improved immune function and, when combined with zinc supplementation, marked reductions in infectious illnesses among institutionalized elderly subjects(130-135)." - Anthony Colpo, The Great Cholesterol Con: Why Everything You've been Told About Cholesterol, Diet and Heart Disease is Wrong (Get the book.)

"Glutathione Therapy for male infertility," Arch Androl, 29(1), July-August 1992, p. 65-68. Results of this double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study found a statistical significant positive effect of intravenous glutathione supplementation at doses of 600 mg every other day for 2 months on sperm motility in infertile patients with dyspermia associated with unilateral varicocele or germ-free genital tract inflammation. —A. Lenzi, et al.,' 'Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Cross-over Trial of Glutathione Therapy in male infertility," Human Reproduction, 8(10), October 1993, p." - Gary Null, Ph.D., The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Healing (Get the book.)

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