Chemical composition of male sperm: what is included in the ejaculate?
Sooner or later everyone became interested in this issue. We searched for information on the Internet and discussed it with friends. Is sperm really healthier than pharmacy vitamins? Does it have calories? Is it an additional source of protein? However, most of the knowledge about sperm circulating on the Internet is in fact just necessary myths that are important to destroy.
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Sperm composition
The sperm count depends on the person, his lifestyle and, above all, his diet, but is usually a little more than a teaspoon (5 ml). If we talk about the chemical composition, sperm contains
- Calcium
- Magnesium;
- Zinc;
- Glucose
- Proteins
- Lactic acid;
- Fructose
- Potassium
- Citric acid;
Although all components are important nutrients and microelements, semen is unlikely to be part of the food pyramid. And there is so much protein there that it is not even enough for normal life support of the body.
The composition of your sperm. the composition of your semen
Even more bomb facts about sperm
In school biology lessons, they try to cover the topic of the human reproductive system as quickly as possible, avoid pictures and do not touch upon sensitive topics. As a result, a myth has arisen that sperm is almost called a new superfood. Is it true? Let”s look into this.
- There are no special studies on the calorie content of semen. Well, or scientists carefully hide it. However, most encyclopedias and resources claim that one teaspoon of semen (which is one ejaculation) contains from 5 to 25 calories.
- There is a myth that semen contains as much protein as egg whites. However, scientists became interested in this issue, and in 2013 a study was conducted that showed that sperm contains about 5. 04 milligrams of protein per 100 milliliters. This means that each ejaculation contains approximately 252 mg of protein. This number depends on many factors and can vary widely. As for eggs, it depends on the type of bird that lays the eggs. For example, chickens contain twice as much protein as sperm, and other birds may be inferior in this regard.
- Another myth claims that semen contains as much vitamin C as oranges. And these are just rumors. Yes, semen contains vitamin C, but in small quantities.
- As for the content of microelements in sperm, it is mainly zinc. This is really a lot. one sperm contains about 3% of the daily norm of this substance. However, it is better to get zinc from food and medicine.
- There are WHO studies that show that on average, between 1. 5 and 7. 6 ml (1 teaspoon) of sperm are produced per ejaculation. The data is interesting, unless, of course, you take into account what research the World Health Organization spends money on.
- The shape of the sperm resembles a tadpole with a long tail and a disproportionately large head. However, sometimes anomalies occur. Subsequently, the sperm may not have a tail at all or, conversely, get two and a deformed head. According to scientists, given the total number of sperm in semen, it is completely normal to have thousands of abnormal sperm in some parts of the ejaculation.
- Sperm move in the tail.
- Research shows that diet affects sperm speed. Regular consumption of foods with antioxidants combined with omega-3 fats will make them jump more often. In other words, a balanced diet can help you conceive a child.
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The food you eat can also affect the taste and smell of your semen. There is no scientific data on this issue, only people’s personal experience suggests that consumption leads to the appearance of unpleasant tastes and odors: garlic, onions, red meat, dairy products, alcohol. However, fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg can improve the taste and smell of semen.
Remember that the unpleasant odor of semen may not be caused by garlic eaten at dinner, but by an infection. In such cases, it is important to consult a doctor promptly.
