Ultra-processed food is dangerous for men, it can reduce sperm count; study reveals

News Topical, Digital Desk : We all have been told since childhood that a healthy diet is very important to stay healthy. But in today's fast-paced life, people are giving more importance to ultra-processed food. Although these are prepared in less time and taste delicious, but they cause severe damage to our health.

Now a new study has also revealed that it can also be harmful for men's sexual health. The study states that what you eat has a profound effect on your sexual health. This study has been published in the journal Cell Metabolism. According to the study, eating more ultra-processed food can affect men's fertility and metabolic health.

Survey done on 43 healthy men

Let us tell you that men who ate ultra-processed food according to their age, weight, height and activity level, their weight and body fat increased more than those who ate healthy food. Their metabolic rate  was also affected. For this study, 43 healthy men aged between 20 and 35 years were included.

had a bad effect on the fertility of men

They were divided into two groups. One group was given ultra-processed food for three weeks and unprocessed food for three weeks. The other group was asked to eat 500 calories more high-calorie food than required. This revealed a shocking thing. During this, it was seen that ultra-processed food had an effect on the fertility of men.

There is a high chance of a low sperm count

The study also found that eating more ultra-processed food can reduce sperm count in men. This also affects their fertility. At the same time, men taking high-calorie,  ultra-processed diet  were found to have low levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which is very important for sperm production.

It also affects sex hormones

Apart from this, sperm motility also decreased in these men. It is believed that the reason for this may be a chemical cxMINP. These endocrine disruptors can cause major changes in hormone levels. Because of this, ultra-processed food not only leads to weight gain but also has a bad effect on sex hormones.

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