[~April04~]

I get the American Baby magazine and just read a short article about dads-to-be taking folic acid. According to a new survey from the University of California their intake of folic acid is linked with sperm health. Men taking in about 700 micrograms daily from food and supplements (which is more than the recommended 400 micrograms women need to take) had 20% fewer chromosomal abnormalities in their sperm than men consuming less than 333 micrograms daily. Fewer abnormal sperm means a possible lowered risk of miscarriage and Down's syndrome.


Just thought ya'll would like to know

[Celry]

Great to know! It always amazes me how little docs know about reproduction/conception. I think humans know more about the animal world because of breeding for certain traits than they do about humans. I'll have to look into this. Thanks for posting it.

[SavaAngel]

I take extra folic acid than what is in my prenatals and it says it is good for reproductive and heart health. So I believe it. There is folic acid in my DH's Mens Vitamin.

[*becky*]

VERY interesting!!!

Don't know if it matters, but my midwife said that when you are TTC or pregnant, you need to have 800mg of folic acid.

[Brenda04]

Thanks for posting