Kiwi fruit for couples who are trying to conceive

Kiwi, or kiwi fruit, is packed with lots of nutrition which are extremely beneficial to couples who are trying to conceive.

Zinc for men

Kiwi fruit is a rich source of zinc. Zinc plays an important role in male’s fertility. Zinc has antioxidant properties which can protect sperms from free radicals which are compounds that can damage cells.  According to a study published in 2009, men with higher level of zinc has higher sperms count and better quality of sperms. Higher sperm counts and better quality of sperm can increase chance of conception.  

When combined with folic acid, a study found that sperm counts of man increased by about 74%. Both zinc and folic acid can be found in kiwi fruit.

Benefits of kiwi fruit for women

First and foremost, kiwi fruit is very rich in folic acid. Folic acid is important in proper neural development of the babies. With sufficient folic acid, birth defect in the newborns can be reduced greatly.

In fact, many doctors around the world will recommend women to increase daily intake of folic acid before pregnancy.

Kiwi is rich in vitamin C. One kiwi fruit can satisfy your daily requirement of vitamin C. Vitamin C can help to reduce stress. Many women experience irregular period due to excessive stress while they are trying to conceive. When periods become irregular, it is harder for couples to predict ovulation date, hence lowering down chance of conception.

Actinidain is a digestive enzyme unique to kiwi fruit, which aids the digestion of foods after meals. This helps to break down proteins and relieves that bloated feeling.

Kiwi fruit is also known to have blood-thinning effect. Kiwi fruit can cut down the risk of blood clotting and reduce fats in the blood which can help to reduce blood pressure and other heart-related diseases.

In conclusion, kiwi fruit is very good for men and women who are trying for a baby.