A new form of coenzyme Q10 will be able to treat male infertility
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Iranian scientists found that the form of coenzyme Q10, which is derived from yeast, is able to come to the rescue of men with reduced sperm motility, improving their kinetic characteristics. Moreover, a subsequent analysis showed that the number of pregnancies has increased.
Prof. Mohammed Reza Safarinejad said: "To evaluate the efficacy of coenzyme, clinical trials were conducted using placebo. This made it possible to understand how the compound affects the sperm's three properties of its density, mobility and morphology. "
Coenzyme Q10 functions as a powerful antioxidant, protecting against reoxidation the shell of phospholipids. Also, this enzyme has the ability to regenerate and re-use other antioxidants, such as tocopherol and ascorbic acid.
During the study, a group of volunteers were recruited, treated for 26 weeks (they were given 300 mg of konase). This allowed all three parameters mentioned above to be substantially improved. But here in the group where the placebo was applied, the indices were not changed.
As for pregnancy, the survey, conducted a little later, showed: treatment provided a guarantee of a pregnancy rate of 34.11 percent, in couples where men were diagnosed with idiopathic male infertility. At the same time, the situation was further improved when coenzyme was consumed more than 6 months.
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