Science
A recent study of the causes of male infertility and methods to combat this phenomenon has revealed a certain pattern that gives hope to all men striving to become fathers. It is reported that experts recommend that men seeking to conceive spend more time in the sun, as exposure to our sun can have a beneficial effect on fertility, improving sperm quality.
As part of the study, scientists studied the sperm of 340 men, finding that vitamin D, formed in the body when exposed to sunlight, improves its quality. The sperm cells of such sperm are much more likely to travel to the ovaries, as they move towards their goal more quickly; the likelihood of conception is also increased, since sperm cells are under the effects of vitamin D have better penetrating power. This was reported by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, who conducted the relevant tests.
In addition to analyzing sperm, scientists also analyzed the level of vitamin D contained in the blood of sperm donors. Almost half of the men participating in the study had an unsatisfactory level of vitamin D — about 50 nanomol/liter, while vitamin D levels are considered sufficient, equal to 75 nanomol/liter (mole is a unit of measurement of the amount of a substance). It was these same men who had an unsatisfactory level of sperm activity. As it turned out, most of these participants in the experiments really rarely had the opportunity to spend enough time in the sun — sunbathing or even just walking.
At the same time, even short-term exposure to sunlight has a beneficial effect on sperm quality, increasing the likelihood of fertilization. It is also known that the sun's rays are the main source of vitamin D, which also helps regulate calcium and phosphorus levels, which are essential for the body's bone health. This study by scientists from the University of Copenhagen made us recall other studies that revealed interesting patterns: it turns out that a fairly large percentage of couples were able to conceive a child It was on weekends when they managed to get to the beach and sunbathe in the sun. This may also be due to increased levels of vitamin D in men's blood. Or maybe men and women just have more time on the weekend to get things done?