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- Jayson Tatum recently banished fried foods from his menu and hired a chef to prep three meals a day, centering chicken and vegetables. Fried foods are detrimental to sperm health, so this is a win.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tatum refers to himself as \u201cpretty laid back,\u201d and listens to music to stay calm before a game. Reducing chronic stress may contribute to better sperm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tatum\u2019s snack-food sponsorship \u2014 Ruffles\u2019 Flamin\u2019 Hot BBQ chips \u2014 isn\u2019t good news for brain, heart, or sperm health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jayson Tatum\u2019s diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In 2022, 24-year-old Tatum cut fried foods \u2014 like fried chicken and french fries \u2014 out of his diet after experiencing fatigue at the NBA playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI talked to my trainer and was like, ‘I want to eat better, I want to change my diet,\u2019\u201d he said on an episode of In Depth With Graham Bensinger<\/em>. \u201cI’ve never been on a diet, I’ve always been able to eat what I want, but I’m just trying to find ways to give myself an edge. Eating more consistently, eating better, losing body fat, trying to gain muscle. Getting a chef and having him prepare three meals a day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Good for sperm.<\/strong> Eating fried and processed foods, even just 1\u20133 times per week, is correlated with significantly decreased sperm concentration.1<\/sup> So cutting those foods out can only be beneficial for fertility health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eating fried foods also increases your chances of overweight and obesity. Extra weight can reduce sperm quality by raising estrogen levels and scrotal temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about <\/em>body weight and sperm quality<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Before hitting the court, Tatum\u2019s typical meal is a chicken teriyaki bowl with vegetables and white rice, and a Gatorade, he told NBA All Access<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2757Not the best for sperm. <\/strong>Avoiding red meat \u2014 which has been correlated to low sperm concentration and total sperm count \u2014 is a good move.2<\/sup> Chicken and vegetables are a win, assuming the chicken is grilled or air-fried instead of deep-frying, and served with a low-calorie sauce with little added sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But white rice and Gatorade are dicey. Simple carbs and added sugars can raise blood sugar, cause oxidative stress, and damage sperm. Diets high in added sugars are associated with lower sperm counts and quality.3<\/sup> Unsurprisingly, like fried foods, lots of sugar is also associated with increased body weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if a personal chef isn\u2019t in your budget, you<\/em> can prep your meals in advance. Meal prepping has been associated with maintaining a healthy weight, which again, is beneficial for sperm health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jayson Tatum\u2019s workout routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Jayson Tatum\u2019s typical workout incorporates strength training, plyometric exercises to improve his explosiveness \u2014 including box jumps and jump squats \u2014 and shooting drills. He\u2019s been known to deadlift 425 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2757Not the best for sperm. <\/strong>Consistent, moderate exercise, including strength training and plyometrics, is a great way to improve sperm health. But intense weightlifting has been correlated to lower sperm quality.4<\/sup> The best physical activity for your sperm is actually the simplest \u2014 walking or jogging for 30\u201360 minutes a few times each week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow Jayson Tatum relieves stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Despite the pressure to perform, Tatum still seems able to keep stress at bay. \u201cI\u2019m pretty laid-back, so before the game\u2014I don\u2019t have any superstitions or things like that\u2014I\u2019m in my locker room chillin\u2019, listening to music. I always listen to Drake, Lil Wayne is always one of my favorites, Jay-Z\u2014I put it on shuffle,\u201d he told The Coveteur<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Good for sperm.<\/strong> Stress management is key for sperm health. One study found that men with high stress had 38% lower sperm concentration, 34% lower total sperm count, and 15% lower semen volume compared to men with intermediate stress.5<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about <\/em>stress and sperm health<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jayson Tatum\u2019s snack sponsorship <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tatum has lent his face to bags of Ruffles\u2019 Flamin\u2019 Hot BBQ chips. The company says the chips were developed with the hoops star and are meant to evoke the flavors of Tatum\u2019s native St. Louis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u274cBad for sperm. <\/strong>With 10 grams of fat and 170 mg of sodium in one serving of just 11 chips, these chips aren\u2019t brain, heart, or sperm fuel. They\u2019re an ultra-processed food, a category that has no good news for your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UPFs have been correlated to heart disease, reduced lifespan, and now unhealthy sperm. In a 2024 study published in the journal Human Reproduction Open<\/em>, researchers found that higher ultraprocessed food consumption was associated with lower total sperm count, sperm concentration, and total motility in men of reproductive age.6<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n
How does your <\/em>sperm measure up?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you care about your diet, gains in the gym, or overall fitness, testing and storing your sperm may be a good idea. Not only is sperm quality a biomarker for your overall health, some of the habits people consider \u201chealthy\u201d \u2014 see above \u2014 can actually lower your sperm quality. What\u2019s more: For many men, making simple lifestyle changes can improve sperm quality within weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See where you stand with a Legacy at-home test<\/a>, and consider preserving your sperm at its peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get started<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- 1. Yang et al, \u201cLifestyles Associated With Human Semen Quality: Results From MARHCS Cohort Study in Chongqing, China.\u201d 2015.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2. Cao et al, \u201cThe effect of healthy dietary patterns on male semen quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\u201d 2022.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 3. Meldgaard et al, \u201cConsumption of Sugar-Sweetened or Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Semen Quality in Young Men: A Cross-Sectional Study.\u201d 2022.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 4. Iba\u00f1ez-Perez et al, \u201cImpact of physical activity on semen quality among men from infertile couples.\u201d 2019.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 5. Nordkap et al, \u201cPsychological stress and testicular function: a cross-sectional study of 1,215 Danish men.\u201d 2016.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 6. Valle-Hita et al, \u201cUltra-processed food consumption and semen quality parameters in the Led-Fertyl study.\u201d 2024.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- 2. Cao et al, \u201cThe effect of healthy dietary patterns on male semen quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\u201d 2022.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1. Yang et al, \u201cLifestyles Associated With Human Semen Quality: Results From MARHCS Cohort Study in Chongqing, China.\u201d 2015.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n