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Oyster Mushroom Extract Improved Sperm Quality in Rats

Oyster Mushroom Extract Improved Sperm Quality in Rats

White oyster mushroom

What they found

Rats given white oyster mushroom extract had 66% normal sperm shape versus 39% in controls.

Rats given white oyster mushroom extract had 66% normal sperm shape versus 39% in controls.

The number

66% normal sperm morphology compared to just 39%

How solid is it?

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Animal

Animal

Animal

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Fertility Fungi

Fertility Fungi

White oyster mushrooms show promise for male fertility in a new study. Rats given oyster mushroom extract had 66% normal sperm morphology compared to just 39% in the control group. Another study found doses of 200-800 mg/kg improved sperm quality. These antioxidant-rich mushrooms could be a natural boost for men's reproductive health, tackling the global issue affecting up to 15% of couples trying to conceive.

White oyster mushrooms show promise for male fertility in a new study. Rats given oyster mushroom extract had 66% normal sperm morphology compared to just 39% in the control group. Another study found doses of 200-800 mg/kg improved sperm quality. These antioxidant-rich mushrooms could be a natural boost for men's reproductive health, tackling the global issue affecting up to 15% of couples trying to conceive.

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