A recent study published in the journal Human Reproduction has found a significant link between healthier sperm and longer life expectancy. The research, which analyzed data from 78,284 men in Denmark between 1965 and 2015, suggests that men with better quality semen could expect to live two to three years longer than those with lower semen quality.
The study, led by researchers at Copenhagen University Hospital, found that men with a total motile count (TMC) of over 120 million had a significantly higher life expectancy. Those with the lowest TMC, which is considered unhealthy, had an average lifespan of around 2.7 years less than those with the highest.
Researchers say that this association was not explained by factors such as education level or previous health conditions. Instead, they suggest that assessing fertility could be used to predict and prevent future health problems in men.
The study’s findings have important implications for men’s health, particularly in detecting early biomarkers of disease. Researchers plan to focus on disease trajectories according to semen quality and identify relevant biomarkers that can help identify subgroups at increased risk.
According to Dr. Niels Jorgensen, chief andrologist at Copenhagen University Hospital, the study highlights the need for better understanding of the association between semen quality and men’s general health. He notes that fertility evaluations could serve as an opportunity for detecting and mitigating risks of other health problems in the long term.
The study’s results demonstrate a significant link between healthier sperm and longer life expectancy, suggesting that maintaining good reproductive health may have broader benefits for overall well-being.
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/men-denmark-b2709093.html