Sperm Got 2 Flavor, Bitter and Sweet

Buana Blog. Although some say the sperm taste salty or savory, healthy sperm is actually only have 2 sweet or bitter taste that is slightly sour. Bitter sweet liquid that comes out during ejaculation is influenced by the daily food consumption.

Sexologists from Tarumanegara University, Dr. Andrew Wanananda MS says sperm will taste bitter and somewhat sour when he ate the animal products, especially meat. Consumption of coffee and spices, especially garlic also make sperm tastes bitter.

Meanwhile, if men consume lots of fruits, then the sperm will taste sweeter. Dr Andrew said fruits such as oranges, bananas and apples will make sperm taste sweeter because it contains natural sugar.

Just as that contained in fruit, sperm also has a sweet taste because it contains sugar in the form of fructose. While the sour taste when he ate the meat is triggered by an imbalance of pH or acid levels in semen.

Although seem trivial, bitter sweet liquid released by the male during ejaculation is very sensitive for couples who like to perform oral sex. Most women refuse oral sex with a excuse less comfortable with the smell and taste sperm.

BBC Health team has proven it through experiment involving three couples who hooked perform oral sex. The participants were women admitted, sperm taste sweeter after her male partner fasting coffee, alcohol and meat for 2 consecutive days.

Meanwhile, quoted from Spermsecrets, another way you can do to make sperm taste sweeter of them are as follows.

   1. Avoid fast food
   2. Expand eat pineapple, cranberry and orange
   3. Reduce milk and derivatives products, including cheese and yoghurt
   4. Eat Wheatgrass (a type of wheat), celery and parsley because chlorophyll content can improve the taste of sperm
   5. Occasionally drink herbal peppermint, cinnamon and cardamom
   6. Expand the water, because in addition to maintaining general health are also very help regulate the pH balance of sperm.

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Some objects that risk of causing male infertility

Buana Blog. Sperm production in males is influenced by many factors, ranging from toxins harmful to high temperatures. If not avoided or at least reduced, and reduced quality of sperm can cause infertility.

Toxins that cause decreased sperm quality such as bisphenol A (BPA) and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB). While the conditions that must be considered to maintain the quality of sperm is to keep the temperature around the 'factory' ie sperm testicles.

Quoted from MSN Health, here are some objects that risk of causing male infertility.

1. Structural expenditure
Nearly 40 percent of thermal paper used for printing the current expenditure structure using component bisphenol-A (BPA) that is harmful to sperm. Direct contact for 10 seconds with a shopping receipt can trigger the transfer of 2.5 mcg of BPA into the hands, whereas scrub the numbers increased 15-fold.

Although there is no strong evidence that shows how big the threat is, it never hurts to watch. This is simply not for long held the structural spending or immediately put it in the wallet or sealed envelope.

2. Food cans
The content of BPA in food cans used to coat the packaging. Acidic nature of the packaged food increases the possibility of BPA released from the layer so it would consumed when served.

To reduce BPA contamination of canned food, which is easy enough to avoid canned foods whenever possible and replace them with fresh food.

3. Sex toy
Several types of sex aids or sex toy for men and women such as dildos, vibrators and penis clamp ring is made of plastic vinyl. This type of plastic can release phthalates, compounds that could trigger dangerous allergies, cancer and reduced sperm quality in men.

To avoid this risk, choose a quality sex toy made of silicone. Safety is guaranteed because the silicon is also used for making medical devices trending in the hospital.

4. Toiletries
Phthalate not only be found on the sex toy but also a variety of vinyl products including shower curtains. Even some kinds of soap and shampoo are also using phthalates as an additive.

In order not to release the phthalate compounds, replace the shower curtain if it seems outdated. Choose soaps and shampoos are phthalate-free, usually are not much use of fragrances.

5. Pesticide
The advantages of organic foods are free of pesticide contamination that is harmful to sperm quality. Toxic pesticides can accumulate in plants, then consumed by humans though it was washed and cooked.

6. Laptops and electrically heated seats
Temperatures that are too high at around testicles can disrupt sperm production. Therefore, despite the cold weather, reduce the use of heating car seats and lap laptop that lights up in the thigh.

7. Marine fish
In general, the nutrient content of fresh marine fish, particularly omega-3 fatty acids are very good for health. However, marine fish taken from contaminated waters contain toxins that can lower sperm quality in men.

Toxins that pollute the waters and marine fish sperm is most dangerous for polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB). This poison is a waste of the electronics industry that can accumulate in marine fish.

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Sunshine Good for Sperm

Buana Blog. Sunlight is known to contain vitamin D are good for bone. But for men, the sun can provide an additional benefit is to improve the quality of sperm.

A study involving about 340 men found that vitamin D is produced by the body when exposed to sunlight can improve sperm quality. This condition is good for men who want to be the father.

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen tested the quality of the sperm of 340 men chosen at random and perform a detailed analysis of these samples in the laboratory, researchers also measured the amount of vitamin D in their blood.

The study shows men with adequate vitamin D levels in the body will have a better sperm when swimming toward the egg, as well as greater speed and more penetrative.

If a man lack of vitamin D in the blood of healthy sperm counts will tend to be lower compared with men who have normal vitamin D levels, the ability to fertilize an egg cell (acrosome reaction) is inhibited and the body's ability to absorb calcium will also be hampered .

Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D which helps regulate levels of calcium and phosphorous to generate healthy bones. Most of the experts recommended amount of vitamin D in the blood is at 75 nmol / l.

"The level of vitamin D in the blood are positively associated with sperm motility, thus showing the role of vitamin D in human sperm function," said Dr. Martin Blomberg Jensen.

These findings were published in the journal Human Reproduction which supports previous research on the relationship of vitamin D to sperm production. These results also may explain why many couples who need a quick vacation to get pregnant.

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None weight loss drug is effective and safe

Buana Blog. Many drugs for weight loss sold in the market. But according to research by scientists there is no single body that is safe drug management nearly all have risks.

During the civilized-century scientists tried to discover anti-obesity drugs, but still failed.

Until now, drugs have become an effective answer to the problem of being overweight or obese, despite the reality for billions of dollars spent on research.

Based on the research note that obesity is not just a factor of too much food but its cause varies. It is not possible one medication can overcome these factors.

"We have no miracle cure for obesity, we may have to use the 'bomb' which is very comprehensive," said Dr. Gene-Jack Wang, chairman of medical research at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Meanwhile, Dr. Sidney Wolfe, director of the Health Research Group said he did not expect there will be weight loss drug is effective and safe. Because according to him the possibility to obtain the drug without a myriad of side effects to the body is zero.

Some drugs used for weight loss are known to have side effects such as :

   1. Prescription drugs by speeding up metabolism can lead to stroke, heart attack and cardiovascular problems.
   2. Drugs that block the functioning of the body absorb fat can cause unpleasant side effects such as diarrhea.
   3. The drug works by suppressing the appetite to have adverse effects such as the influence of psychotic, depressive and suicidal thoughts.


"People with excess body weight have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke risk. When coupled with the drug, the more unreasonable," said Dr. Wolfe.

Why is hard to get weight loss drug is effective and without side effects?

The reason for weight gain could be due to emotional factors, biological, social, psychological and environmental. So it is not likely many factors are included in a capsule form.

In addition, many pathways in the brain associated with appetite, making it difficult to create a drug that can suppress appetite if the factors involved in this instinct is not known.

"We eat too much has been equated with drug addiction. The point is there is no magic (magic) to resolve the issue," said Dr. Patricia Powell, aisten professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of South Carolina.

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Find out what foods should not be combined with medication

Buana Blog. Food has become an important energy source for the body. But some foods are known to cause interactions with certain medications. Find out what foods should not be combined with medication.

"The key is not drastically change your diet when taking certain drugs, but ask your doctor about potential interactions that may occur," said Dr. Jane Adler, professor of pharmacology at the University of Central Lancashire.

Dr Alder will explain some of the foods that should not be combined with certain medications because it can make the drug become useless or even harmful, namely:

Fruit juice
Grapefruit contains a compound called furanokumarin that can prevent an enzyme in the intestine to keep foreign objects stay out, so it does not work optimally. This condition will make more drug is absorbed, so its effectiveness can be 2-3 times more than the recommended dosage.

Should not mix grapefruit juice with drugs to treat abnormal heart rhythms, antidepressants, antihistamines (allergy medications), statin and anti-seizure medication. While cranberry juice and pomegranate juice can slow the heart rate to break the blood-thinning drugs and the antidepressant drugs can cause a decrease in drug effectiveness.

Dairy foods
Calcium in milk can bind tetrasiklik and minosiklik of antibiotics. If the content of this antibiotic combined with minerals will make it not dissolve in the intestine so it is not absorbed by the body. Eating a pint of milk can reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics by 80 percent. Calcium can also interfere with absorption of drugs for osteoporosis. Avoid drinking milk within 2 hours before taking medication.

Food fermentation
Fermented foods like cheese containing tyramine in high concentrations can cause a 'cheese syndrome'. Tyramine will react with antidepressants called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) by preventing the enzymes that function to digest the compound. This condition will result in a dangerous high blood pressure.

Roast
People with asthma should avoid the roast because the content of carbon can form compounds that prevent asthma medication with teofilinn work optimally. In addition, this carbon can also trigger asthma attacks despite taking the drug.

Greens
most green vegetables including spinach, cabbage and green teas contain high levels of vitamin K and can trigger blood clotting. If taken with blood-thinning drug would make it useless.

Fiber foods
Foods high in fiber can slow the spread of many drugs including digoxin which is used to regulate an irregular heartbeat, diabetes drug metformin and prevents absorption of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. But that does not mean fiber foods should be eliminated from the diet, but avoid taking them within 2 hours before taking medication.

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