In vitro inhibition of sperm motility by some local mineral water drinks.
The effect of eight common local mineral water drinks in Ile-Ife, Nigeria (seven cola and one lemon-based) on sperm motility in vitro was carried out. There was no significant difference in the pH values of all the drinks, the pH ranged between 2.30-2.50. After one minute, Pepsi-Cola had the least inhibitory effect on sperm motility, Bitter-lemon had the strongest effect, while the other brands had varying effects between the two extremes. The percentage motility inhibition by the mineral water drinks is also a function of the initial total sperm count in the semen.
Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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D001628:Beverages; D002253:Carbonated Beverages; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008297:Male; D008900:Mineral Waters; D013076:Sperm Count; D013081:Sperm Motility / Q000187:drug effects*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D014621:Vagina
D008900:Mineral Waters