National Journal of Andrology 2004;10(8):627-631

Antioxidant vitamin and male reproduction.

Wanjian GU 1 2 ; Xuejun SHANG ; Yufeng HUANG

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China

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Chinese

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Abstract

Increased generation of ROS causes the lipid oxidation of the membrane of spermatozoa, but antioxidant vitamins play an important role in reproduction and help clear away ROS and protect the sperm membrane from lipid oxidation. This review focused on the effect of antioxidant vitamins on male reproduction and in the treatment of male infertility.