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F Word - Series 1 Male fertility diet plan

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Date Published:: 06/09/2007

The Zita west male fertility plan

Zita West runs a fertility clinic in London, and is the author of "The Guide to Getting Pregnant". She's created the following four week plan to improve male sperm count.

As Giles Coren has been investigating on the F Word, diet can have a big impact on a man's sperm count.

Of course, there may be many potential causes of a poor semen analysis including lifestyle factors, underlying infections, medical or genetic conditions, but changes to diet can make real improvements on a man's sperm count.

The following tips are a good starting place. For the more dedicated, follow the diet plan for at least 90 days, and consult with a doctor if you have any questions.

General tips

Always make sure you have breakfast
Ideally all the food you eat should be relatively free of pesticides and additives
Try to reduce sugary, refined and processed foods as much as you can
Keep coffee and tea to a minimum
Reduce alcohol as much as possible
Drink plenty of filtered or bottled water - at least 1.5 litres a day