Tag: Nutritional value of sperm

While semen contains numerous components, including small amounts of protein and zinc, the quantities present are not sufficient to provide any significant nutritional benefit to the consumer. Rumors of significant health benefits are largely unsubstantiated by medical evidence and are often overshadowed by serious health risks associated with oral sex.

According to scientific reviews, a typical ejaculation contains a nutritionally insignificant amount of protein, with one average 5ml sample containing approximately 252mg. This article explains how much protein is in male sperm, its purpose, and why the quantity is so low it has no practical nutritional benefit.