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Fertility and reproduction

Which nutrients contribute to normal fertility and reproduction.

Fertility depends on many factors, including the supply of certain nutrients. According to EU health claims, zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction and selenium to normal spermatogenesis. Here you find the evidence – with evidence level and sources.

Nutrients & foods

  • Evidence: strong

    Selenium

    • Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis. [1]

      Authorised EU claim

Sources

  1. 01European Commission · 2012Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and healthOpen source