Both those who are preparing for pregnancy and those who have experienced pregnancy definitely understand what folic acid is and its importance. For women preparing for pregnancy and those who are pregnant, it is essential and generally required by doctors to take it. Some couples also start taking folic acid to improve the quality of their pregnancy. Do men preparing for pregnancy need to take folic acid?
Should men take folic acid during pregnancy preparation
Men should take folic acid during pregnancy preparation! Because taking folic acid can improve sperm quality, it plays an important role in male sperm quality. If the level of folic acid in the male body is too low, it will reduce the motility of sperm and lower the chance of conception. Therefore, men can take folic acid together with their wives during the preconception period, such as taking folic acid tablets or consuming foods rich in folic acid. Taking folic acid in moderation is very beneficial for future babies.
Physiological functions of folic acid
1. As a coenzyme in the one carbon unit transferase system of biochemical reactions in the body, it plays the role of a one carbon unit transporter.
2. Participate in the synthesis of purine and thymine, further synthesizing DNA and RNA.
3. Participate in amino acid metabolism and act as a carrier for one carbon unit in the interconversion process between glycine and serine, histidine and glutamate, homocysteine and methionine.
4. Participate in the synthesis of hemoglobin and methyl compounds such as adrenaline, choline, creatine, etc.
In the past, folic acid was mainly taken by women, and few men would consider whether they also needed to take folic acid. However, men can also take folic acid. It should be said that it is best for both husband and wife to take folic acid. If men do not take folic acid, it is not a big deal, but I believe that couples who have requirements for pregnancy quality will do everything to the best.
