Normal fertility is associated with greater life expectancy
Recent studies among men and women have uncovered a link between good fertility levels and longevity. The Guardian in the UK recently reported a study of more than 78,000 men with up to 50 years of follow-up - the key finding is that men with normal and above normal fertility live for up to 2.7 years. Improving your fertility now could improve your general well-being and help you live a longer, healthier life, as well as enhancing your chances of conceiving.
The authors are currently discerning the reasons for the great differences and are focusing on oxidative stress caused by free radical damage from pollutants, drug misuse and environmental impacts experienced whilst the individual was developing in their mother's womb. If confirmed, this makes the case for supporting the one-carbon cycle stronger, conferring health benefits beyond improving sperm quality and boosting fertility.
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Normal fertility is also associated with greater life expectancy in women
A similar study among over 100,000 women also found a correlation between fertility and longevity. It is a little more difficult to draw as firm a conclusion as with the male study because women's fertility health issues tend to be more complex, involving anatomical and endocrine anomalies. However, there is good evidence to suggest that oxidative stress is a contributory factor in many instances, including in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Ensuring your protective system is maintained in an excellent state through targeted support of the one-carbon cycle could prove to be a very effective strategy to help you have a baby and live well as a grandparent too. There are several studies - below is a link that you might find informative and interesting. It shines a spotlight on the need to view good fertility as a marker for good health:
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