New Health Models Q&A Men’s Health

What are the harmful effects of eating too much fat on men?

Asked by:Ragnar

Asked on:Mar 23, 2026 09:40 PM

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  • Billy Billy

    Mar 23, 2026

      male Be careful when eating bacon, sausage, ham and other foods frequently. sperm quality. A study by Harvard Medical School in the United States found that men who consume large amounts of saturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fats have lower sperm counts, with a decrease of more than 40%. On the contrary, if a man's diet contains more healthy Fats, such as Omega-3, Omega-6, etc., will make sperm healthier and more energetic.
      
      Foods such as processed meats such as bacon, sausage, ham, dairy products and butter contain a lot of saturated fat, while olive oil contains monounsaturated fat. If men want to maintain sperm health, it is best to eat less of these foods.
      
      In an interview with the British Daily Mail, researcher Dr. Attaman said that studies have proven that men eat more fat,
      
      Such as saturated fat and monounsaturated fat, the sperm concentration will become thinner and the sperm number will decrease.
      
      Most fish foods contain polyunsaturated fats. Studies have also found that men who eat more polyunsaturated fats have healthier sperm appearance and size, and their sperm motility is also significantly improved. If a man wants to continue his lifeline, the size and appearance of his sperm are very important.
      
      The researchers targeted 91 men. These men are receiving infertility treat. The researchers asked them what foods they ate and what cooking oils they usually consumed. Dr. Attaman pointed out that although the study sample was small, similar trends should be seen in the overall population. This requires further research.
      
      The sperm and semen of 21 people in the study also contained fatty acids. The results showed that the men who consumed the most saturated fat accounted for 13% of the total calories in their diet, while the men who consumed the least saturated fat accounted for only 8% of the total calories. Comparing the two groups, the men who consumed the most saturated fat had a 41% reduction in sperm count.

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