What measured improvement occurred in fertility compromised rat studies receiving onion juice?
Increase in sperm concentration (count)
Studies utilizing rat models where fertility was compromised—often via chemically induced toxicity or physical injury models like torsion/detorsion—demonstrated measurable positive outcomes following the administration of onion juice. Key among these measured improvements was a direct increase in sperm concentration, commonly referred to as sperm count. Other associated benefits included enhancements in sperm motility and an increase in the proportion of sperm exhibiting normal morphology, accompanied by a corresponding reduction in abnormally shaped sperm. These fertility markers correlated with a healthier oxidative balance, evidenced by lower levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and elevated levels of antioxidant enzymes.
