@article{MAKHILLJAVA201918114612,
    title = {Dietary Supplementation with Omega-3 Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids Improves the Fertility
in Adult Male Rats},
    journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances},
    volume = {18},
    number = {11},
    pages = {315-322},
    year = {2019},
    issn = {1680-5593},
    doi = {javaa.2019.315.322},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2019.315.322},
    author = {Noura,WafaaElSayed and},
    keywords = {Omega-3 PUNFs,semen parameters,testosterone,antioxidants,male fertility},
    abstract = {This study aimed to assess the role of omega-3
PUNFs on male fertility using albino rats in order to get
benefit from its use. For this study, fiftsy mature male
albino rats weighing 250-300 g and aged 4-6 months were
allocated randomly into 2 equal groups; group A that kept
as control (n = 25) and group B (n = 25) where rats
subjected to oral administration of omega-3 for 2 months
    in a dose of 375 mg kg<sup>&#150;1</sup> body weight daily. The semen
was collected from both groups after 8 weeks for
detecting the sperm motility, count and abnormalities.
Sera were used for determination of testosterone level. In
addition, testis homogenate was used for measuring
catalase and malondialdehyde activity. The body weight
and sex organs (testis, prostate gland and seminal
vesicles) weights were recorded in both groups.
Histological examination of testis was performed. The
obtained results revealed that group B; omega-3 treated
group showed a significant increase in sperm motility,
count, testosterone and catalase concentrations with a
significant decrease in the percentage of abnormal
spermatozoa and malondialdehyde concentration as
compared with group A; control. Nochange in both body
and sex organs weights was observed in treated group. In
addition, numerous sperms in the lumen of the
seminiferous tubules with numerous active spermatocytes
were observed in the testis of omega-3 treated group. It
was concluded that omega-3 PUNFs had a positive and
useful effects on the male fertility and could improve
semen quality.}
    }