Optimal Reproductive Health for Men

Dunaliella salina, lycopene and vitamin A Carotenoids especially betacarotene, vitamin A and lycopene have been shown to boost sperm parameters [2-5] Dunaliella salina is a microalgae which is a naturally rich source of mixed carotenoids including lycopene [6] Betacarotene, lycopene and vitamin A can reduce sperm DNA fragmentation and lipid peroxidation [1, 2] Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for the maintenance of normal spermatogenesis [7, 8] Animal studies have shown that vitamin A deficiency leads to sperm abnormalities and infertility [9-11] Low levels of vitamins A and E have been associated with abnormal sperm parameters in men and anovulation in women [12]