Alharbi Mohannad
Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Feb 15;16(2):e54253. doi: 10.7759/cureus.54253. eCollection 2024 Feb.
Antioxidants include diverse exogenous and endogenous compounds that can neutralize free radical activity, which ultimately protects sperm from oxidative stress (OS). Nevertheless, a controlled balance between oxidation and reduction is of paramount importance for cellular function. Excessive use of antioxidants should be avoided. A combination of antioxidants has been utilized to obtain a synergetic effect in the treatment of male infertility. Antioxidants have been shown to have a positive effect on semen parameters with a decrease in DNA damage. Future large randomized controlled trials are needed to determine the real impact of antioxidants on semen parameters, reproductive outcomes, and DNA integrity.
抗氧化剂包括多种外源性和内源性化合物,它们能够中和自由基活性,最终保护精子免受氧化应激(OS)的影响。然而,氧化与还原之间的平衡对于细胞功能至关重要。应避免过度使用抗氧化剂。已采用抗氧化剂组合在治疗男性不育症中获得协同效应。抗氧化剂已被证明对精液参数有积极影响,并能减少DNA损伤。未来需要进行大规模随机对照试验,以确定抗氧化剂对精液参数、生殖结局和DNA完整性的实际影响。