The protective roles of red palm oil, rooibos and green tea supplementation on male reproductive function

Abstract

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and subsequent development of oxidative stress (OS) is believed to be the biggest contributor to male infertility. One of the most realistic strategies to counteract OS in the male reproductive tract is to increase the scavenging capacity of seminal plasma. Numerous studies have evaluated the efficacy of antioxidants in male infertility. The role of dietary antioxidants on health status has long been recognized. In this study, we attempted to elucidate the protective roles of red palm oil, rooibos and green tea on male reproductive function.