Why does Coca-Cola kill sperm?

As a common drink among young people, cola is popular among them. However, long-term drinking of cola can cause many harms to the human body, such as osteoporosis and stomach problems, which are related to cola. And many people have probably heard that cola can kill sperm, which mainly means that cola can weaken the vitality of sperm. And many people will consider why cola has the effect of killing sperm?

Does drinking Coke really kill sperm?

In fact, sperm is very fragile. After being ejaculated, if it is exposed to air, let alone juice or cola, it will not last more than an hour without protective measures and will die quickly.

After consumption, cola first reaches the gastrointestinal tract for digestion and absorption, and then the nutrients in it are transported to various parts of the body through the blood. Sperm is located in the testicles of the human body, so it is impossible for sperm to be directly exposed to cola, and it is even more impossible for sperm in the body to be directly killed by cola.

Therefore, there is no scientific basis for the claim that drinking cola kills sperm. For men's fragile sperm, what really kills sperm is actually some bad living habits, which are still very common.

5 major sperm-killing behaviors that men should not have

1. Improper diet

A rich diet can provide various nutrients necessary for sperm production, such as proteins, calcium, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium. If you are picky eaters, you may lack these essential substances, which will lead to a decrease in the number and quality of sperm. Studies have shown that proper supplementation of zinc and selenium can improve sperm motility, sperm morphology, and fertilization ability. Therefore, it is very helpful for pre-natal males to properly supplement foods rich in zinc, such as "walnut kernels, pork liver, soybeans, green vegetables, dried kelp, peanuts, shrimp skin, cuttlefish", etc., to improve sperm quality and enhance fertility.

2 Tights

Testicles like low temperatures, and the most suitable temperature is about 35 degrees. The human body temperature is about 37 degrees, so wearing tight pants is easy to be constricted, just like a walking stove, causing the temperature of the "balls" to rise, restricting blood circulation in the scrotum, and bringing obstacles to the production and survival of sperm. Therefore, male compatriots should wear less!

3. Take a hot bath

Saunas and baths are not good choices for men who are about to have children. As mentioned above, testicles do not like too high a temperature, and soaking for too long is not good for sperm. If you must soak, it is best not to exceed 15 minutes; it is not recommended to soak too frequently.

4 Smoking and drinking

Studies have shown that men who smoke frequently are three times more likely to suffer from infertility than non-smoking men, and patients with chronic alcoholism will experience testicular atrophy, leading to decreased semen quality.

5. Inappropriate frequency of sexual activity

Appropriate frequency of sexual intercourse is not only beneficial to the physical health and psychological balance of both men and women, but also improves semen quality and increases the chance of conception. However, too frequent sexual intercourse will reduce sperm density and quantity; of course, too few sexual intercourses will also affect the spouse's conception; in addition, long-term non-sexual intercourse or non-ejaculation will also reduce sperm motility and fertilization ability.