Future Dads May Want to Take Folic Acid - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

5/13/02

Future Dads May Want to Take Folic Acid

We have heard many times that women who want to become pregnant should be taking Folic Acid to reduce the risk of some birth defects, but what about the daddies? A new study shows that future dads may want to follow that advice as well, but for a different reason.

Dutch Researchers claim that Folic Acid combined with Zinc can nearly double the number of healthy sperm in men with fertility problems. Their study focused on more than a 100 men who had tried for a year to conceive.

  • HealthWise Health Center

  • Look inside here for the latest on children's health tips, infections, nutrition, allergies and more.

  • See inside for information on breast cancer, menopause, pregnancy, heart disease, dieting, nutrition, and the latest women's health news.

  • Learn more about the latest health concerns facing men, as well as conditions most commonly experienced like prostate cancer.

  • Get the latest on arthritis, memory loss, heart conditions, osteoporosis and the latest news on seniors' health.

  • Alzheimer's disease is a group of disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. It is marked by progressive deterioration, which affects both the memory and reasoning capabilities of an individual. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.