METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF SPERM

摘要

Methods for enhancing the functional quality of sperm in semen are provided that include feeding a male animal a source of omega-3 highly unsaturated fatty acid and/or omega-6 highly unsaturated fatty acid. The preferred omega-3 fatty acid is DHA. The preferred omega-6 fatty acids are ARA, DPA and/or C22:4(N-6).