Why Proxeed Plus?
Proxeed Plus contains a specially formulated blend of L-Carnitine, an essential amino acid, plus vitamins and minerals including zinc and selenium, all balanced to help support a man’s nutritional requirements.
The special mix of micronutrients has been clinically developed to help support normal sperm development as follows:
To enhance and protect energy metabolism:
L-carnitine, Acetyl L-carnatine, Fructose, Citric acid
To improve sperm maturation and function:
Zinc, Folic acid, B12, Acetyl L-carnitine, L-carntine
To protect Sperm from free radical injury:
Selenium, Co Q10, Vit C, Zinc, Acetyl L-carnitine
The Ingredients
Proxeed Plus has been developed following a large amount of research to choose specific ingredients and to balance those ingredients for the optimal performance in supporting your sperm health. This formulation is designed to support your body and to help maintain your body at its best.
Proxeed Plus is patented to ensure the quality of the product you buy. So what is this unique formulation?
About sigma-tau
sigma-tau Healthscience, the makers of Proxeed Plus, is the specialist division of a leading pharmaceutical company. The company has spent a long time researching and understanding health and the role of human cellular metabolism in maintaining health. Consequently, sigma-tau Healthscience understands what can affect the metabolic processes:
• Affect of nutrients in the diet
• Ageing, which affects the efficiency of our metabolism and the absorption of micronutrients by the body
• Environmental factors in everyday living
• Everyday demands on our energy needs particularly with exercise
As a result, our bodies require nutrients through regular dietary intake.
sigma-tau Healthscience research has also led to the Multi-Function Ingredients System (MIS)TM; a unique way to combine micronutrients so they work together with the body. As you would expect from a global leader, all products can be used in combination with pharmaceutical treatments, are safe and have been manufactured to the highest standards with scientifically proven ingredients.
Survey Results
Diet:
Eating a healthy diet is important to supporting fertility. Animal fats, salt and simple carbohydrates like sugar should be avoided. 60% of women take up a healthier diet when trying to conceive, whereas only 40% of men do. One in six men continue to eat unhealthily.
Weight:
Being overweight or obese can harm your chances of conceiving. One in ten people remain overweight when trying for a baby. 11% of men remain overweight compared to 9% of women.
Exercise:
Exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle and also to improving and maintaining fertility. Half of women exercise when trying for a baby, compared to 60% of men. One in ten men still do no exercise at all though, harming their chances of conception.
Drugs:
Recreational drugs damage sperm quality. Sadly, 5% of men continue to use drugs when trying for a baby, despite very clear drawbacks of doing so.
Alcohol:
Three quarters of men continue to drink when trying for a baby. More than one in ten men would be considered heavy drinkers, even when trying for a baby, drinking more than the recommended weekly amount.
Smoking:
Smoking reduces the mobility of sperm and can distort their formation, making them weak. Despite this, more than 16% of men continue to smoke when trying to conceive and they are not alone. One in ten women also continue to smoke, neither of which is ideal.
Clothing:
The testes hang outside of the body to keep sperm at a cooler temperature. Wearing tight fitting clothing can keep testes too warm and restricts blood flow and production of sperm, leaving men with lower sperm counts. Just one in ten men wear looser clothing to improve their chances of conceiving.
Sex:
Of course, sex is the single most important factor in trying to conceive. Besides stopping contraception, having more sex is the most obvious step to take to improve your chances of conceiving. Men have a slightly higher sperm count in the morning, so having sex in the morning could just be the occasion on which you successfully conceive. Only 16% of men report having more sex in the morning, however a healthy quarter report having more sex in the evening.
Experts recommend maintaining a healthy and happy sex life when trying to conceive a child. It is well known that trying for a baby can put couples under pressure. More than 16% of men report that they felt more under pressure when trying for a baby and about 15% report that they found sex became more of a chore. More than one in ten said they found sex less satisfying, although well over a quarter said that they found it more satisfying, indicating that trying for a child can make sex more meaningful.
Age:
The mean age of mothers in the UK has increased markedly over the years. According to the Office of National Statistics, the mean age of mothers giving birth was 29.5. In 2000 it was 28.5.
Supporting You:
Sperm Health
For such a tiny cell, sperm (or spermatozoa to give them their biological name) play a hugely important role in conception. Given this importance there are a lot of technical terms used and understanding those terms will help gain a better understanding of your sperm health.
As most people know the sperm are transported in a white/opaque fluid called semen. According to the World Health Organisation around 15 million sperm per millilitre of semen is considered normal, and there is between 1.5 to 6ml of ejaculate. This averages out to about 60 million sperm per ejaculation in the western world.
Fertility and Reproduction Facts:
It takes approximately 28 days for the female egg cell to develop. Women carry their eggs waiting to mature, men produce all their sperm during their adult lifetime.
It takes over 74 days for the sperm to mature and a further 20 days for the sperm cells to be ready for fertilisation. Together, this process is called spermatogenesis.
During spermatogenesis a cell goes through several stages of development to eventually reach the specialised cell with a head and tail that is required for conception. This sperm contains the man’s genetic material and is able to swim, fast, towards the egg – four times its own length in one second. This is equivalent to a man running approximately 400 metres in a minute!
Once at full maturity the sperm needs to swim up the cervical canal through the uterus and into the fallopian tube. This may not seem far, but it takes the equivalent amount of energy as a human swimming across the Atlantic in treacle! Of course this journey has to happen at exactly the right time to meet the egg.
A woman’s egg is ready only once a month. Assuming your partner’s periods are regular, a normal cycle is 28 days with ovulation on the 14th day (14 days from the start of menstruation)
A common method is for couples to aim to have intercourse in the four or five days leading up to and including the day of ovulation.
The ingredients in Proxeed Plus provide the nutrients that help support normal sperm development.
Frequently asked questions
What is Proxeed Plus?:
Proxeed Plus is a food supplement specifically designed to support normal sperm development and for maintaining reproductive health.
How many calories are in one sachet of Proxeed Plus?:
There are 12 calories in each sachet.
How should I take Proxeed Plus?:
Two sachets of Proxeed Plus should be taken each day, with at least 8 hours between each sachet. Mix the sachet with 120ml of juice or cold beverage and stir for one minute. Avoid hot beverages and sodas, but you can try mixing it with yoghurt. Take Proxeed Plus shortly after mixing and do not store it made up for later use. Try to establish a routine of taking one in the morning and one in the evening. That way, your chances of remembering to take Proxeed Plus are greatly increased if you take it at the same time each day.
Why do I need to take it twice a day?:
Proxeed Plus is designed to help provide the daily nutrients that may help to support normal sperm development. The packs are designed to be taken morning and evening.
What if I forget to take Proxeed Plus for several days?:
If you forget to take Proxeed Plus for several days simply resume taking it on a regular basis.
How long will I need to take Proxeed Plus?:
We recommend that you take Proxeed Plus for at least 6 months.
Is there a problem if I take Proxeed Plus for more than six months?:
Absolutely not. It is specially designed to work with your body to support normal sperm production, but there is no limit to the length of time you can take it.
What are the benefits of taking Proxeed Plus?:
Proxeed Plus is clinically developed with metabolic experts to provide the nutritional support needed for helping normal sperm health.
I have several food intolerances, can I take Proxeed Plus?:
Proxeed Plus does not contain any gluten, wheat, lactose, fish or artificial colours.
I’m a vegetarian. Can I take Proxeed Plus?:
Yes. The ingredients are not derived from animals.
Where can I buy it?:
The product has only just been launched. Over time we hope that you will find it in most pharmacy stores around the country. In the meantime if you can’t find it in your local pharmacy and have asked, you can buy it on-line.
Can I take Proxeed Plus alongside other food supplements?:
Yes – the nutrients provided are intended as merely a supplement to the diet. If in doubt consult your health professional.
Can I take Proxeed Plus alongside prescription or non-prescription medicines?:
There are no known drug interactions between Proxeed Plus and any prescription or non-prescription medicines available in the UK. As with all supplements, you should consult with your healthcare professional before taking Proxeed Plus if you are taking any prescription medication.
Who makes Proxeed Plus?:
Proxeed Plus is manufactured by sigma-tau HealthScience. The company is dedicated to the development of science-based food supplements that assist the body in maintaining good health. Sigma-tau HealthScience was founded in Italy in 1957 and is Italy’s leading research-based pharmaceutical company.
How should I take Proxeed Plus?:
Two sachets of Proxeed Plus should be taken each day, with at least 8 hours between each sachet. Mix the sachet with 120ml of juice or cold beverage and stir for one minute. Avoid hot beverages and sodas, but you can try mixing it with yoghurt. Take Proxeed Plus shortly after mixing and do not store it made up for later use. Try to establish a routine of taking one in the morning and one in the evening. That way, your chances of remembering to take Proxeed Plus are greatly increased if you take it at the same time each day.
The Ingredients
Proxeed Plus has been developed following a large amount of research to choose specific ingredients and to balance those ingredients for the optimal performance in supporting your sperm health. This formulation is designed to support your body and to help maintain your body at its best.
Proxeed Plus is patented to ensure the quality of the product you buy. So what is this unique formulation?
Proxeed Plus Contains:
• L-Carnitine
• Acetyl L-Carnatine
• Fructose
• Citric Acid
• Selenium
• Folic Acid
• Vitamin B12
• Coenzyme Q10
• Zinc
If you are unsure about the condition of your health and the appropriate treatment, always speak to a medical professional. All content on this website is for information purposes only and should not be regarded as professional medical advice. Always read the product label and instructions prior to using any product.
