Nutrition Support Before Natural or ART Conception or Sperm Freezing Includes:
- Evidence-based dietary recommendations to improve sperm motility, count, and morphology
- Support for men preserving fertility for medical, personal, or lifestyle reasons
- Antioxidant and micronutrient supplementation tailored to individual lab results
- Guidance on reducing DNA fragmentation through lifestyle and nutrition
- Meal planning and supplement protocols timed around your schedule
Why Nutrition Matters for Sperm Health:
Sperm development takes about 70-90 days, and what you eat—and how you live—during that time plays a major role. Research shows that diet and lifestyle can improve sperm quality, reduce DNA damage, and enhance fertility outcomes naturally or alongside medical treatments.
Did you know?
- Suboptimal sperm quality can delay conception, lower pregnancy rates and contribute to miscarriage risk.
- Among couples with infertility, 40–50% of cases involve a male factor, and many of those men have abnormal sperm analysis results.
- Your nutritional status before conception has profound implications for the growth, development, and long-term health of your future child
Planning on freezing your sperm?
It is essential to ensure it’s of the highest quality possible. Your diet and lifestyle in the weeks leading up to cryopreservation can directly impact:
- Sperm count and motility
- DNA fragmentation levels
- Oxidative stress
- Hormonal balance
- Overall reproductive potential
Who I Work With
Men preparing for sperm freezing due to:
- Family planning or delayed parenthood
- Cancer treatment or chronic illness
- Gender-affirming care
- Vasectomy planning
- Semen quality concerns
- High-risk occupations
Men looking to optimize sperm health and fertility
- Low sperm count, motility, or morphology
- Hormonal imbalances (low testosterone, elevated estrogen)
- Weight, metabolic health, and insulin resistance
- Preconception planning for men
- Nutrition during IVF/IUI cycles
- Support for varicocele, oxidative stress, and DNA fragmentation
- Preconception support for men over 35
REVIEW CONSULTATION PACKAGES AVAILABLE
On average, I find that most of my clients like to see me weekly for four weeks to help them implement their nutrition, exercise, and supplement protocol to achieve some rapid results. Follow up consultations help cement all of the new skills that you’ve learned.
Nourish & Optimize Program:
Comprehensive 4-session package with step-by-step plans tailored to you.
Ideal for those who want to maximize sperm quality before conception or freezing. $595
Some of these costs may be covered by your insurance. Contact me to find out more.
One-on-One weekly virtual support with a Fertility-Focused dietitian
- Feel empowered and supported throughout the process with customized achievable goal sheets after each session including goals on nutrition, supplements, lifestyle and environment.
- Receive a tailored supplement recommendations and access to our discounted high-quality dispensary
- Receive a detailed food analysis of current intake, including macro and micronutrients and identification of nutrient gaps
- Follow a sperm-boosting meal plan with customized timing, recipes and shopping lists
- Cater your food preferences, cultural considerations and cooking habits
- Target blood sugar regulation to support insulin sensitivity
Session 1 – What to Eat: Learn how to build antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory meals that support sperm health, with additional guidance on fiber intake and hydration strategies.
Session 2 – What to Prioritize: Guidance on foods to limit, lifestyle habits to focus on, evidence-based supplement strategies, and the important role of sleep and stress management in sperm health.
Session 3 – What to Monitor: Learn which health markers to track, including body composition, exercise goals, and blood sugar regulation, along with practical tools to monitor progress over time.
Session 4 – What Can I Enhance? Review environmental and lifestyle factors that may impact sperm quality, including endocrine disruptors, heat exposure, and daily fertility-supportive habits.
Why Work With Me
As a passionate registered dietitian with over 25 years of experience and with a focus and extensive training in male fertility optimization, I understand the science behind sperm health—and how nutrition and lifestyle can play a powerful role in improving it. My approach is:
- Rooted in clinical research
- Personalized to your body and goals
- Holistic, practical, and supportive
Whether you have weeks or months before your planned sperm freezing or planned conception, I’ll help you make the most of this window of opportunity.