Discovered 'natural Viagra' in tomatoes

Scientists have discovered that a compound that exists in many tomatoes can increase sperm quality up to 70%, giving new hope to infertile couples in the world.

Lycopene , the compound that makes tomatoes red, is the focus of research by experts from Sheffield University (UK) on the ability to enhance reproduction for men. The team has begun to promote the experiment to determine the effect of boosting sperm strength through a commercially available lycopene supplement, doubling its content in the user's blood.

Dr. Allan Pacey, one of the UK's leading experts on male infertility issues, and his colleagues are recruiting 60 male students and university staff from the age of 18 - 30 to participate in a dragging study. 3 months long.

Lycopene compound can increase sperm quality up to 70%.

This research project is carried out by 1/6 of UK couples who are dealing with infertility. Half of these cases are believed to have originated from the poor quality of the "male" breed .

According to a recent study published by Cleveland Medical Center fertility specialists in the US, lycopene can increase sperm quality by up to 70%. Professor Pacey said, many other studies have shown that this compound is able to slow down the progression of prostate cancer and enlargement of the prostate, which causes bladder problems in the herd. he is older.

Professor Pacey emphasized: "Studies in many parts of the world have shown that the antioxidant properties of lycopene seem to have beneficial effects on sperm quality and we want to investigate it carefully. The production of sperm takes 3 months, the study will tell us whether lycopene improves the quality of sperm developed by reducing DNA damage and whether it generally increases the number of prolific sperm or not.

There is now enough evidence that our research is worthwhile. If this substance is effective in volunteers, we will consider testing it in male infertile patients. "