Raspberries promote male and female fertility

Since it’s still time for fresh raspberries, stock up on them if you want to improve your fertility. Indeed, get yourself some seedlings to put in your garden if you can, they are very delicious fruits, I love them and I eat them in large quantities!

According to a new study from the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,  eating fresh raspberries could help increase your chances of conceiving a child.

The reason lies in the fact that raspberries contain high levels of vitamin C , which is considered a key nutrient for male fertility, as well as magnesium, which is involved in testosterone production. Raspberries are also thought to protect sperm from oxidative stress.

In particular, the study showed that men over the age of 44 who ate raspberries, broccoli and potatoes which ensure a high intake of vitamin C, had 20% less DNA damage in their sperm than those who they did not eat these foods.

Just one serving of fresh raspberries provides the same amount of vitamin C as 173 grapes!

In women raspberries have different benefits but always related to fertility. The antioxidants present can decrease the risk of miscarriage once the baby is conceived. Raspberries are also a good source of folic acid which plays an important role in female fertility and embryonic development.

Raspberries also help maintain a normal body weight, an important factor for the balance of sex hormones and to increase the chances of conception. In fact, we know that being overweight is an enemy of fertility.

Raspberries also have the lowest glycemic index of any fruit. This means that their sugar content is slowly absorbed into the body. Combined with their high fiber content, raspberries are an effective low-calorie way to control hunger and cravings.