Folic acid for men

New research suggests it's not just women who should be taking folic acid when they're trying to conceive, but also their male partners.

A team at the University of California found that men who had high levels of folic acid also had sperm with a good genetic quality, which meant their partners were less likely to be carrying babies with genetic problems.

The team admit that more research is needed in this area before all men are advised to start taking folic acid supplements if they are hoping to become fathers, but it does support the growing belief that diet can play a role in sperm quality.

There's certainly no harm to be done in making sure you both eat a healthy diet if you're trying to conceive, and this research suggests it could make a real difference. You can read more about the research here