Supplements help improve fertility. Lack of protein and calories from malnourishment is a cause of infertility, so adequate nutrition should be the basis for treatment of any illness, including infertility. The supplements most important in enhancing fertility in men are vitamin C, E, zinc and L-arginine. Vitamin C helps prevent sperm from clumping or sticking together, Thus improving the chances for fertility. Vitamin E is the fertility vitamin because it corrects the functioning of the endocrine glands.
Zinc increases both sperm count and sperm motility.
It is important for the health of reproductive organs and the prostate gland. Found in high amounts in the head of the sperm, L-arginine also improves sperm count and motility. L-arginine also improves sexual desire and ejaculation. Essential fatty acids, chromium, selenium, copper, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10 and vitamin B complex are also useful. Since sperm formation takes almost three months, it will take at least this amount of time before reaping the benefits of a nutrient supplementation program.