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REVEALED: 9 nutrients found in a man’s semen but shouldn’t be swallowed

It is said to contain 5 to 25 calories and is made up of small amounts of essential nutrients that although good for the body, shouldn’t be swallowed during oral sex as it could result in sexually transmitted infections.

In addition to nutrients, semen also contains sperm; the cells that can fertilize a female’s eggs to create offspring.

One ejaculation can contain 200,000,000 to 300,000,000 sperm.

These sperms need nutrients because they must travel a great distance and withstand the harsh environment of the vagina.

The nutrients found in semen will keep the sperm alive and provide energy while they race to the egg.

With that being said, here is a list of some nutrients found in semen:

Calcium

Calcium ions trigger the acrosome reaction and facilitate sperm penetration into the ovum.

Citrate

Citrate plays a vital role in the liquefaction of seminal fluid and thus has an indirect effect on the motility of the sperm and the eventual fertility of the male.

Fructose

To prevent other competitive bacteria and cells from utilizing the energy source of sperm, fructose is used as the energy source since the bacteria prefer glucose. In some cases, it sweetens the semen and provides that fruity taste.

Glucose

In the absence of glucose, spermatozoa progressively lose their motility. Glucose concentration is essential to maintain sperm quality.

Lactic Acid

Lactic acid is also a sperm motility inactivation factor in the sperm storage tubules.

Magnesium

Magnesium increases sperm motility and increases its production to 80%.

Potassium

Potassium is a vital nutrient in seminal fluid or semen. It also helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance with sodium to support healthy cell function.

Protein

Semen has gained its reputation for being a rich source of protein. Since one ejaculation usually produces 5 ml of semen, we can say that the average amount of ejaculation contains around 252 mg of protein.

Zinc

According to the 2013 review Trusted Source, semen contains a lot of zinc. An ejaculation that amounts to one teaspoon could contain about 3 percent of your daily allowance.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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