Men’s Reproductive Health: Protecting Your Reproductive Fluid from Toxic Ingredients
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Men who are interested in reproductive
health (and what red-blooded male isn’t?) want to keep their reproductive fluid
in good health, especially if fatherhood is in the future plans. But protecting
a man’s reproductive fluid may be harder than a guy thinks. It turns out that
men are routinely exposed to elements every day which can have a cumulative
impact on reproductive fluid health and production.
New
study
For
example, in a recent study, researchers collected both reproductive fluid and
urine samples from more than 300 men who were patients at an infertility
clinic.
Once
they had the samples, the scientists took the reproductive fluid and ran tests
to determine the level of quality from each sample. They then looked at the
urine samples and tested those to determine the levels of 5 different
“parabens,” additives that are often used in personal grooming products like
toothpaste, shampoo, soaps, cosmetics, etc.
When
they compared results, they found that if a man had high levels of parabens, he
was much more likely to have a lower quality of reproductive fluid. This lower
level of reproductive fluid quality meant the reproductive fluid might be
poorly shaped and might not travel well inside the woman. Higher levels of one
particular paraben (called butylparaben) indicated a greater chance of DNA
damage to the reproductive fluid. (The other parabens studied were ethylparaben,
isobutylparaben, methylparaben and propylparaben.)
Pthalates,
too
Parabens
aren’t the only chemical ingredients a guy needs to look out for. Many grooming
and beauty products may also contain ingredients known as phthalates, which can
do damage to reproductive fluid. The big problem with phthalates is that it’s
hard for consumers to identify them; they are often just listed as “fragrances”
(which can cover a wide range of ingredients) without being specifically
identified as phthalates. Lower reproductive fluid counts, irregular shapes and
poor movement are thought to be associated with too much exposure to
phthalates.
Pthalates
do tend to turn up more often in female cosmetic products, but they’re present
in some grooming products for men, too.
And
hair dye
To
complicate things even more, there’s also lead acetate, another ingredient
found in some grooming products. This is often included in hair coloring
products, which more and more men are using nowadays.
What
to do
In
most (but not all cases), the amount of “reproductive fluid-toxic” ingredients
in any one product is not enough not cause problems from a single use. However,
repeated use, and the presence of ingredients in multiple products, can create
a cumulative effect, such as that reported in the study cited above.
So if
a guy wants to help protect his reproductive fluid quality, the first thing he
should do is read the labels of his various grooming and health products to see
if they list parabens, phthalates, lead acetate, etc. If they do, he then needs
to investigate alternatives. Many health and beauty products are now made by
companies that use only natural ingredients; a guy should still read the
labels, but hopefully he can find replacements that are equally
effective.
Keeping
reproductive fluid healthy is only part of being in excellent reproductive
health. Maintaining the general well-being of the manhood through the use of an
excellent male organ health crème (health
professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and
safe for skin) is also advised. Men should read the ingredients label
of these crème options as well and find one with L-arginine. This amino acid
helps produce nitric oxide, which in turns helps open up blood vessels. Be sure
the ingredients list also includes vitamin C. This popular vitamin is valuable
for its role in collagen production, a
tissue in the body that gives skin its tone and elasticity and is vital for
intimate performance.
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