| abstract |
In a new supplemental combination, the herb, Vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry), enhances hormone balance by increasing luteinizing hormone (LH) and progesterone release and, therefore, ovulation frequency. The antioxidants, green tea, vitamin E, and selenium, improve overall reproductive health. L-arginine, an amino acid, stimulates the reproductive organs by improving circulation. Folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12, iron, zinc and magnesium help promote women's fertility. For men, a combination of L-carnitine, antioxidants, folic acid, zinc and B vitamins can improve fertility. L-carnitine, an amino acid improves sperm quality and motility. Ferulic acid, an antioxidant found in Dong quai, also improves sperm quality. Sperms are highly susceptible to free radical or oxidative damage from environmental toxicants and natural aging. Vitamins C and E, green tea, and selenium are all potent antioxidants that help improve overall reproductive health. zinc and B vitamins (B6, B 12 and folate) are critical nutrients in male reproductive systems for hormone metabolism sperm formation and motility. |