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With Studies Showing Male Sperm Counts Down 50+% Over the Last 50 Years, a Natural, Scientific Solution Offers Hope LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Needed, the breakthrough nutritional supplement brand creating new standards for perinatal wellness, today announced the launch of Sperm Support+. This product will help men maximize their role in successful, healthy conception. Male fertility factors in 40-50% of fertility struggles, warranting a needed conversation around the shared role of both partners in pregnancy outcomes. Sperm Support+ addresses male fertility with an expertly formulated, whole-body approach using targeted antioxidants, probiotics, and testosterone-supporting botanicals to boost sperm quality, quantity, and motility. Continue Reading Needed Sperm Support+ is a whole-body approach to supporting men’s fertility, combining clinically-studied ingredients to address multiple factors, including sperm health, hormone levels, and microbiome balance. Unlike most male fertility products that only include basic vitamins in minimal doses, Needed includes targeted antioxidants that support cellular integrity and sperm viability, with 14 Billion CFU for gut and hormone health, and botanical blends. Needed Sperm Support+ is a whole-body approach to supporting men's fertility, combining clinically-studied ingredients to address multiple factors, including sperm health, hormone levels, and microbiome balance. Unlike most male fertility products that only include basic vitamins in minimal doses, Needed includes targeted antioxidants that support cellular integrity and sperm viability, with 14 Billion CFU for gut and hormone health, and botanical blends, which have been used in traditional cultures for generations, and in recent research, have demonstrated the ability to positively impact sperm health. "Sperm Support+ and the Needed Men's Fertility Plan are a must for couples trying to conceive to support the multiple components of fertility, including sperm health, gut health, optimal nutrient levels, and testosterone levels," says Dr. Stuart Fischbein, OBGYN. "There is compelling evidence that male fertility declines with age and lifestyle. I trust Needed products for my patient's as they use scientifically studied ingredients formulated with insights from practitioners who work with men's fertility every day." "One-third of fertility challenges are caused specifically by sperm related issues that can be addressed and supported with proper nutrition, lifestyle and supplementation," said Needed Co-Founder Julie Sawaya. "Fertility is a men's and women's health issue, it takes collaboration to create the healthiest possible environment for the pregnancy outcomes you want. This is a new approach and a needed conversation." Key ingredients and features of the Needed Sperm Support + include: Whole Body Men's health & male fertility (pre/pro, antioxidants, targeted botanicals) 14 billion CFU probiotics including specifically selected & clinically studied for sperm & gut health and vitality N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine: powerful antioxidant that has been shown to improve sperm parameters and oxidative stress markers, protecting sperm DNA Shilajit- Used in Ayurveda for centuries to support male sexual health and vitality, and increase testosterone and sperm count. It also increases extracellular matrix proteins necessary for collagen synthesis. Lycopene-The most potent carotenoid with powerful antioxidant properties helps protect cells from oxidative damage. "Needed designs all of its products to work together in a system," shared co-founder Ryan Woodbury. "Sperm Support+ is designed to be taken with Needed's Men's Multi, Omega-3, and CoQ10 for the most comprehensive and effective approach to men's fertility." Sperm Support+ is available starting at $40 and as part of the comprehensive Needed Men's Fertility Support Plan. Additional details can be found on . Join the Needed Conversations on social @needed. About Needed Needed is the leading perinatal nutrition brand, backed by 4,000+ practitioners, from nutritionists to midwives to OB-GYNs. From conception to pregnancy to postpartum, Needed offers the most nutritionally complete, expertly crafted formulas backed by clinical research. Needed was founded in 2017 by two nutritionally-trained mothers, Julie Sawaya and Ryan Woodbury, to close the critical gap in perinatal nutrition and set a new science-backed health standard for women, their families, and our earth. Needed is a Certified B-Corp, 1% for the Planet member, and Climate Neutral-Certified. Learn more at thisisneeded.com. SOURCE Needed

If your diet has been lacking some color, now is a good time to change that. New research suggests men who consume colorful fruits and veggies frequently stand a better chance of preventing prostate cancer. Scientists at the University of South Australia found that a “rainbow” of foods rich in certain micronutrients not only assists in the prevention of cancer but also helps quicken recovery among men with prostate cancer undergoing radiation treatment. Researchers enrolled a total of 116 male patients with prostate cancer and 132 healthy men who were free from cancer at the time of this study. They measured plasma concentrations of several micronutrients in those who were healthy and in those who had prostate cancer and compared both results. (function(v,d,o,ai){ai=d.createElement("script");ai.defer=true;ai.async=true;ai.src=v.location.protocol+o;d.head.appendChild(ai);})(window, document, "//a.vdo.ai/core/v-druggenius/vdo.ai.js"); window.vdo_ai_ = window.vdo_ai_ || {}; window.vdo_ai_.dimensions = window.vdo_ai_.dimensions || []; vdo_ai_.dimensions.push( [ "v-druggenius", "dim1", "/news/could-the-mediterranean-diet-help-prevent-prostate-cancer-in-men/" ] ); vdo_ai_.dimensions.push( [ "v-druggenius", "dim2", "439155" ] ); vdo_ai_.dimensions.push( [ "v-druggenius", "dim3", "" ] ); vdo_ai_.dimensions.push( [ "v-druggenius", "dim4", "organic" ] ); In the end, the results , which were published in the journal Cancers , revealed that levels of lycopene, alpha-carotene, lutein, and selenium were significantly lower in those living with prostate cancer compared with healthy individuals. They also had higher concentrations of iron , sulfur, and calcium than the controls. Moving forward, the team observed that the increased DNA damage following radiation exposure was also linked to low levels of lycopene and selenium in the blood. The risk of prostate cancer tripled for men if their plasma levels of selenium fell below 120 ug/L and their levels of lycopene fell below 0.25 micrograms per liter. They were also more likely to be extra sensitive to the harmful effects associated with radiation. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, and until now, the nutritional deficiencies associated with the disease remain unknown. This, therefore, led the study authors to conduct the experiment. For diets rich in lycopene, some examples include tomatoes, melons, pawpaw, watermelons, peaches, cranberries, and grapes. For selenium, they include white meat, eggs, nuts, shellfish, and fish. “Our recommendation is to adopt a Mediterranean diet enlisting the help of a dietician because people absorb nutrients in different ways, depending on the food, the digestive system, the person’s genotype, and possibly their microbiome,” said Dr. Permal Deo who is the lead author of the study. The study authors note that consuming foods high in lycopene and selenium is far better than taking supplements due to the limited benefits. Prior studies have found evidence suggesting that a person who is overweight and tall has a higher chance of developing prostate cancer. Another study also found diets high in dairy products and low in vitamin E could elevate the risk as well, although the evidence is still less clear, according to the team. It’s worth noting that other popular risk factors that are also tied to prostate cancer are family history, age, and ethnicity.