Thread by @AlpacaAurelius

sperm count is down over 50 PERCENT in just 30 years. this is f**king insane

modern society is nuking men's balls and at this rate we will be an endangered species soon. how is this not the most discussed issue in the world?

here's how to protect yourself:

First step is to stop poisoning yourself

Next is to bulletproof your balls with supportive substances

#1 REMOVE ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS

if you're an average person using regular soaps, deodorants, shampoos, body washes, conditioners, hair products, makeup, you're ingesting over 200+ chemicals + heavy metals a day, all linked to infertility and low T

Phtalates and BPA are particularly problematic

Both are toxic to the testes, lower testosterone and sperm production

Replace all your synthetic products with natural alternatives.

#2 STOP EATING JUNK FOOD

80% of the ingredients in processed foods in American grocery stores are BANNED in other countries.

artificial colors, dyes, fillers all linked to fertility issues

how are we putting up with this?

#3 STOP WEED, ALCOHOL, VAPES

weed, alcohol and vapes are all attack on your fertility and testosterone. studies in monkeys show THC shrinks male testicles by 50%. studies with vapes in animals show they reduce enzymes that create T and lower T by 50%. alcohol increases estrogen

#4 CUT OUT SEED OILS

Seed oils are the most underrated endocrine disruptor in the environment Seed oils block binding of the androgens to the receptor and are estrogenic.

Study showing large decline in enzymes that synthesize terstosterone and testosterone levelsx

#5 CUT GUT IRRITANTS

The gut and testicles are intimately connected

When endotoxins from the gut make their way into the bloodstream they inhibit LH release, which lowers T synthesis. They also inhibit the enzymes that make T.

Irritated gut = irritated balls

#6 DO NOT PUT YOUR PHONE IN YOUR POCKET AND TURN OFF WIFI AT NIGHT

The testes are incredibly sensitive to RF damage and theres very compelling evidence that they reduce male sperm count and fertility.

Additionally, theres some evidence computers, especially on laptops do too

#7 CUT PESTICIDES

Pesticides are everywhere today...not just on the food, but in the water and even the air.

Two to note: glhpypsate and atrazine.

Glyphosate is estrogenic and can disrupt thyroid function.

Atrazine has been shown to completely feminize 10% of male frogs

#8 STOP DRINKING TAP WATER
Tap water is effectively birth control. It is true fertility poison.

It literally has birth control in it, but other things that also damage fertility like PFAS, fluoride and THMs

Filter your water if you want to stay fertile.

#9 CUT OUT TIGHT POLYESTER UNDERWEAR
Tight, especially polyester, underwear is inhibiting male fertility.

In studies on dogs, tight polyester underwear prevented pregnancies.

In one study on 14 men below they called tight polyester underwear a

#10 STOP JERKIN IT SO MUCH

In this study men ejaculated 2x a day for 10 days.

Their sperm count didnt return to normal levels for 5 MONTHS

now for how to protect yourself and fend off toxins...

first some foods, then supplements

#1 STEAK

steak is a superfood full your balls.

zinc, taurine and selenium are critical to protecting the testes and increasing sperm count. palmitic and stearic acid increase mitochondria function and lower lipid peroxidation.

#2 OYSTERS

oyster peptides have been shown to protect the testes from oxidative stress

oysters are also loaded with zinc, taurine and selenium which improve testicular health and sperm quality.

#3 BEEF LIVER

vitamin a is crucial for fertility and beef liver is the best source. male birth control pills work by blocking the vitamin a receptor.

vitamin a is required to produce pregnenolone, the mother of all hormones. it also antagonizes excess estrogen.

#4 ORANGE JUICE

orange juice is a cocktail of testicle protective compounds. vitamin c reduces oxidative stress, naringenin protects against BPA, phtalate and heavy metal toxicity and studies show that sugar dramatically increases male fertility (testes require glucose)

#5 ROYAL JELLY AND BEE POLLEN

both royal jelly and bee pollen have been shown to reduce oxidative stress and improve sperm health in male animals.

#6 COCONUT OIL

coconut oil has fatty acids that lead to the least amount of testicular oxidative stress and highest testosterone levels

#7 SUNLIGHT

low vit D is a major factor in infertility

studies show just 4000 IU of vitamin D increased testosterone 40%

other studies show that sunlight striking the skin triggers an increase in testosterone and romantic passion.

now some supplements and herbs to look into if youre facing some issues after correcting all the above

#1 SELENIUM

selenium is one of the most critical minerals for modern times. it
protects against radiation, heavy metals like lead and cadmium, protects agfainst fluoride BPA

#2 TAURINE

taurine can be found in steak and oysters but it could be worth supplementing an additional gram.

taurine has been shown to protect against bpa and lead toxicity. deficiency causes infertility

#3 GINGER

ginger is incredibly protective to the testicles

studies show that it protects against almost every ubiquitous poison in the environment: radiation, BPA, heavy metals and oxidative stress

#4 VITAMIN E

vitamin E acts as an antioxidant stabilizing lipid peroxidation. it also lowers estrogen and acts as an an aromatase inhibitor.

200mg of vitamin E for 30 days significantly improved sperm quality in men

#5 MYO INOSITOL

myo inositol is a sugar that our body produces, but supplementing it has been shown to be beneficial for fertility.

#6 TONGKAT ALI

tongkat ali is a herb thats been shown to increase testosterone, even in healthy young men. it can also help to ameliorate the toxic effects of estrogen on sperm

#7 CISTANCHE

cistanche has been shown to increase sperm count, protect against bpa toxicity and increase the enzymes that synthesize T...another great tool to protect yourself

#8 CORDYCEPS

medicinal mushroom, and its use has a long history in traditional Chinese

also an aphrodisiac