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In light of the detrimental effects of oxidants on sperm function, should all infertile men take the antioxidant, vitamin E?

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In light of the detrimental effects of oxidants on sperm function, should all infertile men take the antioxidant, vitamin E?

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Vitamin E is a safe, well-tolerated supplement that has been shown in studies to reduce the risk of heart disease. Ingestion of 400 IU twice daily is also an inexpensive, effective way to treat any oxidants that maybe affecting fertility. This treatment course, however, does not replace careful examination of other known infertility causes in either men or women.