Walnuts may boost sperm quality, study finds

NCT ID NCT01954498

First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked at whether eating two ounces of walnuts each day can improve sperm count, movement, and shape in men with fertility problems. 80 men took part, and the walnut group was compared to a group taking a standard multivitamin. The goal was to see if a simple diet change could help with natural or assisted conception.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Male Reproductive Medicine and Microsurgery Clinic, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

  • University of California Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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