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Do vitamins improve sperm and egg quality?

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So far, no vitamin supplementation has been proven to significantly enhance male or female fertility. The only essential supplementation is folic acid for women, which helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects in the baby. However, it is believed that antioxidant vitamins may help reduce oxidative stress, which could have a positive effect on ovarian aging. Additionally, if you follow a specific diet, taking supplements is important to compensate for potential deficiencies.

General information, not a diagnosis: talk to your doctor about your own situation.

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  • Prof. Arash Rafii

    Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Genetic Medicine

    Sidra Hospital

  • Prof. Michaël Grynberg

    Professor of Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Antoine Béclère and Jean Verdier University Hospitals

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