Did you know yoga can help improve sperm fertility and quality?

A recent study done by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has shown that for men struggling with infertility, yoga could come to the rescue. “The quality of genetic components in the sperm are vital for the birth of healthy offspring,” a doctor said. "Performing yoga regularly reduces oxidative stress, decreases DNA damage, and aids in maintenance of telomere lengths," he added.


“We observed a significant decline in seminal oxidative stress (within 21 days) and improvement in DNA quality (6 months). There was decrease in inflammation and normalisation in levels of sperm transcripts and maintenance of telomere length. There was reduction in severity of depression, stress and anxiety scores as well,” he continued.


The major damage to sperm DNA can be caused by oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can be caused by factors like environmental pollution, exposure to insecticides and pesticides, electromagnetic radiation, infection, smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity and even eating fast food. This is where yoga steps in. Since it helps with a healthier lifestyle, it also helps increase sperm quality. So, when are you going to start a yoga routine? Stay tuned for more updates.