By Ella O., Nutrition Advisor
Movember is a worldwide awareness event with a mission to help men live happier, healthier and longer lives. Starting out with humble beginnings in Australia, it has now become a popular campaign- championing men’s health across the globe.
During the month of November, men are encouraged to grow a moustache ‘to help change the face of men’s health!’ This leading charity’s interests centre on prostate and testicular health, as well as men’s mental health and wellbeing.
Men are more at risk of losing their life as a result of mental health issues - it is thought that three out of four suicides in the UK are by men. Movember backs projects to help men establish positive social connections that improve overall mental health. In light of the recent lockdowns and pandemic, this is more important than ever.
Our resident nutritionist looks at how nutrition plays a role in men’s health and recommends gender-specific nutritional products.*
Diet is key to male energy and resilience – both psychological and physical. Essential nutrients including B vitamins found in the diet contribute to normal psychological function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Zinc is of importance to men’s health as it contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood and also plays a role in male fertility. Selenium contributes to normal production of sperm.
Why is organic important
A research study by the Harvard School of Public Health observed that men who ate fruit and vegetables containing a lot of pesticides (i.e. non-organic), had lower sperm counts and poorer semen quality than men who had lower levels of dietary pesticide exposure.
The results from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (2020) commissioned by Public Health England suggest that our intakes of fruit and vegetables, fibre and some micronutrients are lacking in relation to official advice – and that on average people are not eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
With many men leading active or stressful lifestyles or eating a less than optimal diet, there is a greater risk of shortfalls in the essential nutrients needed to sustain optimum wellness. A quality gender-specific multi-nutrient formula can help to bridge this nutrition gap.
Garden of Life mykind Organics Men’s Once Daily Wholefood Multivitamin
mykind Organics Men’s Once Daily Wholefood Multivitamin is a unique formula supporting men’s overall health, immunity and energy. Supplying a broad spectrum of vitamins and trace minerals - including B complex, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin K2 (as MK7) and plant-sourced Vitamin D3 at meaningful levels. It is made from nothing but real wholefoods sourced from over 30 powdered certified organic fruits and vegetables. Plus, it is guaranteed certified organic, Non-GMO verified, gluten-free and vegan.
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Garden of life mykind Organics Men’s 40+ Wholefood Multivitamin
Supplying 20 essential vitamins and minerals, this organic whole food multi also contains phytonutrients from organic turmeric (standardised for curcuminoids), organic tomato (providing lycopene), pomegranate and more.. Designed with a particular focus on key areas such as heart health, immunity and men’s energy levels. This 2 a day comprehensive multivitamin is certified organic, gluten- and dairy-free, made with Clean Tablet Technology without standard binders, chemical fillers or artificial preservatives.
As research continues in the field of the gut-brain connection, the microbiome is seen to influence psychological wellbeing and many aspects of health.
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Garden of Life Men’s Microbiome Formula
Garden of Life Microbiome Men’s Formula supplies a potent 50 billion colony forming units of live bacteria cultures, specifically designed to support a healthy microbiome - targeting men's specific health needs. In addition to the exceptionally selected blend of 15 diverse strains of bacteria reflecting the body's microbiome, the particular strain L. fermentum was chosen for its clinical benefits in supporting men's health. Formulated by Dr. David Perlmutter, author of the best-selling book ‘Grain-Brain’, fellow of the American College of Nutrition and an expert in the human microbiome. Shelf stable, hypoallergenic, gluten, dairy and soy free with clinically studied certified organic prebiotic fibres for digestive comfort.
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*The claims are based on clinical research, are not aimed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Food supplements should be used within the framework of a healthy lifestyle and not used as substitutes of a varied and balanced diet.
References:
Y.H. Chiu, M.C. Afeiche, A.J. Gaskins, P.L. Williams, J.C. Petrozza, C. Tanrikut, R. Hauser, J.E. Chavarro, Fruit and vegetable intake and their pesticide residues in relation to semen quality among men from a fertility clinic, Human Reproduction, Volume 30, Issue 6, June 2015, Pages 1342–1351, https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dev064
