Men who ate fewer carbs (especially sugar and white bread) had less damage to their sperm DNA, possibly because high sugar intake increases harmful stress in the body.

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Effects of the low-carb organic Mediterranean diet on testosterone levels and sperm DNA fragmentation

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2023

The study gave subfertile men a healthier, lower-carb diet and found their sperm became less damaged — which is exactly what the claim says happens when carbs are cut down.

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Effects of the low-carb organic Mediterranean diet on testosterone levels and sperm DNA fragmentation

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DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2023.100636

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