Besides increasing fertility, this is the benefit of consuming sprouts for health
KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Toge aka sprouts are believed to increase male fertility. In fact, sprouts can not only increase fertility but also increase body immunity. Here are the benefits of consuming sprouts for body health.
Being a father is the dream of many married men. So do not be surprised if all means are willing to be done to get the baby, such as eating certain foods.
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One of the foods that are believed to increase male fertility is sprouts. Launching SehatQ, sprouts can indeed improve sperm quality which is an important factor for male fertility.
Vegetables that can be processed into various menu variants are rich in vitamin E, especially vitamin E alpha.
According to the healthbenefitstimesm page, vitamin E is an antioxidant that can protect cells from free radical attack. Vitamin E is also useful for protecting sperm from various damage caused by free radical attacks.
Therefore, consuming sprouts can indeed increase and protect sperm quality which also increases male fertility.
There are many studies that show that the vitamin C content in sprouts can reduce stress, anxiety, and even depression. Launching Meidcal News Today, stress can also affect male fertility.
The reason is, stress can activate the release of glucocorticoids or steroid hormones that affect the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. This hormone can reduce testosterone levels and sperm count, which are indicators of male fertility.
Toge also contains folic acid which is good for fertility. Launching Hello Sehat, vitamin B9 folic acid is needed to help form DNA, produce and maintain new cells, and make healthy red blood cells.
So, fulfilling the needs of folic acid is certainly very necessary for both men and women before they try to have children.
Another benefit of bean sprouts
Launching Healthline, sprouts contain protein, folate, phosphorus, manganese, vitamins C and K. which are good for the body. Seeing its high nutritional content, sprouts are certainly not only beneficial for male fertility. Here are other benefits of bean sprouts:
1. Smooth digestion
Toge is rich in enzymes that help increase various metabolic processes and chemical reactions in the body, especially for digestion. Toge also contains fiber which helps digest food effectively and efficiently.
2. Maintain heart health
Toge is also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids which are natural anti-inflammatory to reduce stress on the cardiovascular system. Omega 3 can also reduce the amount of harmful cholesterol in blood vessels and arteries.
3. Improve the immune system
The content of vitamin C can make bean sprouts a good stimulant for white blood cells in the body to fight infection and disease. Vitamin A in bean sprouts also has antioxidant properties that can boost the immune system.
4. Healthy and grow hair
The vitamin C in sprouts can destroy free radicals in the body that make hair weak, thin, and brittle. In addition, sprouts can also prevent various hair disorders.
The selenium in sprouts can also help kill fungi that make your scalp dry, remove dandruff and dirt, and promote new hair growth. The omega 3 content in sprouts is also important for nourishing hair follicles. (Ariska Puspita Anggraini)
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