Because they contain a very high level of vitamin C, an essential element for the production of testosterone, and because they protect sperm oxidative stress, raspberries are the new food to add to the menu of men who want to have a child.
On the list of foods supposed to boost the fertility of future dads, we already had sushi (omega 3s are essential for sperm strength), yogurts, (they would boost the sexual appetite) and nuts (also for their richness in omega 3). At the end of summer, men who want to boost their fertility can add raspberries to this list of essential foods.
Indeed, a study by the University of Berkeley carried out on a cohort of men aged over 44, has just shown that those who had the highest daily intake of vitamin C were also those whose sperm was best quality. “The advantage of putting raspberries on the menu for couples who wish to have a child is that they are both good for the quality of the sperm and that they also prevent the risk of miscarriage in women ”explains Dr. Juliet Wilson, nutritionist and fertility specialist.
Even if you are not looking to boost your fertility, you have plenty of reasons to fall for the trays of raspberries that can still be found on the market stalls. Like all red fruits, raspberries are indeed good for cardiovascular health. According to American researchers, the high content of anthocyanins, pigments very present in these small red fruits, protects our heart. These antioxidants strengthen the walls of the vessels and prevent them from becoming clogged, protecting us from heart attacks.
And raspberries are also good for our brain. According to other American researchers, these red berries promote the elimination of toxic proteins in the brain and thus protect it against cognitive decline.
