meta_analysis
    2016
    High Quality

    Zinc supplementation and semen quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Zhao J, Dong X, Hu X, Long Z, Wang L, Liu Q, Sun B, Wang Q, Wu Q, Li L

    Published in Scientific Reports

    Methodology

    Meta-analysis of observational studies and randomised trials of zinc status and supplementation on semen volume, motility and morphology.

    Key Findings

    Seminal zinc was significantly lower in infertile men and zinc supplementation significantly increased semen volume, motility and normal morphology.

    Conclusions

    Zinc supports measurable sperm quality parameters.

    Limitations

    Observational data dominate; heterogeneity high.

    Supplements Studied

    Zinc
    Mineral

    Zinc supplementation significantly increased semen volume, motility and normal morphology

    Outcomes Measured

    Seminal zinc was significantly lower in infertile men and zinc supplementation significantly increased semen volume, motility and normal morphology

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Sample Size:2,600
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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