Old age, obesity, physical inactivity, environmental factors and genetics may contribute negatively to fertility in both males and females. In males, specifically, certain supplements, such as single antioxidants and trace minerals, have previously been shown to improve sperm function marginally. One hypothesis is that sperm function can be improved even further by combining several different types of supplements (e.g., amino acids, energy carriers, vitamins, antioxidants, and trace minerals) to target several age-related cell pathways, for example, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation and cell energetics. This 3-month placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial, aims to test the effects of a novel multi-ingredient supplement (Fertility Enhancer) that targets several age-related cell pathways on sperm function in overweight or obese and subfertile males.
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Percent change in body composition index from baseline to 3 months
Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months
Percent change in total fat mass from baseline to 3 months
Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months
Percent change in sperm count/concentration from baseline to 3 months
Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months
Percent change in sperm motility from baseline to 3 months
Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months
Percent change in sperm morphology from baseline to 3 months
Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months
Percent change in sperm vitality from baseline to 3 months
Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months