Sweet Drinks, Sour Consequences: The Impact of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages on Sperm Health, a Narrative Review.

Abstract in brief

• The review highlights a link between high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and declines in sperm quality, including lower sperm count, motility, and increased DNA damage, which may negatively impact male fertility.
• Biological mechanisms proposed for these effects include oxidative stress, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic issues like obesity and insulin resistance, all of which can harm sperm health.
• The study emphasizes the need for public health efforts to reduce SSB intake, especially among young men, and calls for more standardized, long-term research in diverse populations to clarify causal relationships and improve clinical guidelines.]