Zinc for Male Fertility
When it comes to fertility, many couples are searching for a silver bullet — perhaps zinc for male fertility? — that will fix everything and fast-track their dream of starting a family.
The truth? The human body is complex. That’s why having reproductive specialists on your care team is so important — to guide you toward better health and realistic results.
Supplements & Individualisation
Online articles often suggest:
Take X for egg quality! Take Y for better sperm!
But what's effective for one person may be a total waste of money for someone else.
At Sydney Natural Fertility, we take a targeted approach to supplementation — recommending only what your individual body needs. That means no generic advice and no expensive supplement stacks that don’t serve you.
What Zinc Can Do
For men with fertility concerns, zinc is a vital trace mineral that plays several important roles:
Increases semen volume
Improves sperm motility (movement)
Supports healthy sperm morphology (shape/structure)
Zinc levels tend to be lower in men with infertility, but it’s crucial to note:
Not everyone needs to supplement.
The Science (and the Catch)
While some studies show that zinc supplementation can support male fertility, others find little to no impact on pregnancy or live birth outcomes if zinc levels are already adequate.
That’s why more isn't always better — and why testing before supplementing is so important.
How We Handle Zinc at SNF
During an initial male fertility consultation, we now offer complimentary zinc taste testing. This quick and easy test helps determine whether zinc supplementation is truly necessary — so you’re not spending money on something your body doesn’t need.
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Further Reading / Research
Zhao et al. (2016). Zinc levels in seminal plasma and their correlation with male infertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Scientific Reports, 6, 22386Irani et al. (2017). The Effect of Folate and Folate Plus Zinc Supplementation on Endocrine Parameters and Sperm Characteristics in Sub-Fertile Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Urology Journal, 14(5), 4069–4078
