Professor Allan Pacey, a male fertility specialist at the University of Sheffield, has just completed a study looking at its effects on sperm production. While the results are yet to be published, he is hoping they will provide a “proof of concept” for other studies.
Dr Ashok Agarwal, a world authority on improving sperm quality, has produced a number of studies on lycopene and other nutrients. “We have some promising results in terms of improved sperm, but more work is needed,” he stated. He did, however, caution against self-medicating. “I am worried people are being given antioxidants whether they need them or not. If the sperm is normal, supplements can do damage.”
Source: dailytelegraph.com.au
