Men who drink a beer a day have stronger sperm

Men who drink a bottle of beer or glass of wine a day are more fertile, a study suggests.

They have a higher sperm count than men who drink more or less alcohol.

Their sperm are also stronger swimmers, increasing their chance of reaching a woman’s egg.

Researchers quizzed 323 men on their boozing habits and analyzed a sample of their semen. The findings are published in the journal Andrology.

Those who consumed four to seven drinks a week produced more sperm and of a better quality.

Study leader Dr. Elena Ricci, from the Policlinico hospital in Milan, said: “Moderate alcohol intake appears positively associated to semen quality.”

Professor Allan Pacey, from the University of Sheffield, said: “It’s OK to have a glass of beer or wine with dinner, but if you are trying for a baby, a night on the lash [getting drunk] should be avoided.”

Simon Fishel, from CARE Fertility, said: “I would not use alcohol as a means to try to boost a low sperm count.”

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