Men need Omega 3s

Omega-3 fatty acids are a wonder supplement - often praised for helping to reduce cholesterol, relieve symptoms of arthritis, lower the risk of macular degeneration, treat symptoms of depression, and other benefits. Infertile men may get a boost from omega-3s as well.

Scientists at the University of Illinois found that mice which lacked the gene required to make docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) tended to be infertile, as they only produced a small amount of misshaped sperm.
Manabu Nakamura, associate professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Illinois, noted that the body makes DHA from dietary alpha-linolenic acids. Dietary sources of alpha-linolenic acid include vegetables oils, such as soybean, flaxseed, and canola oils, as well as English walnuts. DHA is also available from certain coldwater fatty fish, including salmon, tuna, and sardines.

It might be a low risk way for a couple to improve their chances of successfully conceiving, while at the same time getting the anti-inflammatory, heart-healthy benefits an omega-3 rich diet offers.

Plus, eating oily fish or taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements may help prevent the spread of aggressive prostate cancer to other parts of the body, while high intake of omega-6 fatty acids may do the opposite, according to a new UK cancer study.