Cinnamon for sperm count: Does cinnamon increase testosterone in males? Does cinnamon decrease testosterone in males?
Cinnamon is one of those spices that have been used since ancient times for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It is typically obtained from the inner bark of cinnamomum trees. Cinnamon is rich in fiber, magnesium, iron, manganese, calcium, protein, sodium, potassium, vitamins A, B-6 and C. It is also rich in compounds like phenolic acid and flavonoids. Properties contained in this spice include: antibacterial, and antiviral properties.
Cinnamon contains powerful antioxidant activity almost greater than other spices; hence, the name “super spice”. It has a mid-brownish color with a woody flavor, and can either be used in powdery form or as a whole (sticks or bark).
Cinnamon is a spice widely known and used for its potential benefits. It can help with blood pressure and sugar control, immunity boosting, protection against cancer, weight loss management, stress and inflammation reduction, and much more. It also provides sexual health improvement including male fertility improvement.
Find out in this article if sperm count boost is one of them.
What are the Benefits of Cinnamon on Male Fertility?
Infertility issues can be embarrassing especially to a man and his ego. It decreases the ability of a man to impregnate a woman or makes conception less likely. Some of the causes of infertility in men include: low sperm count, stress, hormonal imbalance, too much alcoholic consumption, smoking, erectile dysfunction etc. Cinnamon’s benefits to man is innumerable. It has the ability to provide warmth to the body; thus, increase blood flow even to the privates. This in turn can help boost libido.
Cinnamon plays a significant role in infertility treatment. One of such ways is by increasing libido in men, which triggers an increase in sperm production. Reason why it is regarded as a natural aphrodisiac. More so, cinnamon can help increase (not decrease) testosterone production in males. It contains zinc, a mineral great for boosting male sex hormones. Invariably, by increasing testosterone level, cinnamon helps boost sperm count, motility and quality.
How to use Cinnamon for sperm count boost?
Here are ways you can include cinnamon to your diets for an increased sperm count:
Adding cinnamon to your baked goods, yoghurt, oats, breakfast meals, soups, stews, salads and other dishes.
Making into tea by steeping the sticks into water.
Adding cinnamon powder to coffee.
You can also take as supplements. But this should be duly followed as prescribed by a doctor or physician.
How much of Cinnamon is required daily for sperm count boost?
Health experts recommend consuming about 3 grams or 1500 milligrams of cinnamon daily from diets to improve sperm count.
How long should I take cinnamon to improve my sperm count?
You may want to know the duration at which to consume cinnamon to boost sperm count and testosterone production. For positive results, you should take cinnamon for a period of three months. Please note to consume regularly and in moderate amounts.
How to prepare cinnamon tea for sperm count
As stated above, you can either add cinnamon to your baked goods, dishes or make into a tea. I will be showing you a simple way to make cinnamon tea. With this information, you can make this drink at home.
Ingredients
Cinnamon powder
A cup of water
Honey, Milk or Lemon (optional)
Procedures:
Heat up a cup of water in a pan or pot.
Once boiled, add in cinnamon powder as required.
Allow to simmer a bit.
Then, turn off your heat
You can add in natural sweeteners such as honey, milk or lemon as desired.
However, cinnamon and milk plus honey makes a more potent drink. You’ll get to see results in no due time when you include this drink as part of your diet.
Best time to consume Cinnamon tea
Cinnamon drink is best taken at night before sleep. However, you can take a cup of cinnamon extract in the morning as well or afternoon.
Stella-maris Achumba
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