Zinc and Selenium for Male Fertility

Zinc and selenium are two of the most studied minerals for male reproductive health. Deficiencies are common—and fixing them often improves parameters.

Zinc

Zinc is concentrated in the prostate and testes. It's involved in testosterone synthesis, sperm production, and sperm membrane integrity. Low zinc correlates with low testosterone and poor sperm quality.

Dosing: 30–50mg elemental zinc daily. More isn't better—excess zinc can cause copper deficiency. 30mg is a solid target for most.

Selenium

Selenium is a cofactor for antioxidant enzymes that protect sperm from oxidative damage. Sperm are highly susceptible to oxidative stress. Studies show improvements in motility with selenium supplementation.

Dosing: 200mcg is typical. Don't mega-dose—selenium has a narrow therapeutic window.

In the Stack

Our Recovery Stack includes 30mg zinc and 200mcg selenium—doses aligned with the evidence for fertility and hormone support.