What Semen Really Is

• Semen is mostly fluid, not just sperm cells.

• The liquid portion is called seminal plasma and comes from several male glands.

• It contains:

  • Water

  • Enzymes

  • Proteins

  • Sugars like fructose

  • Minerals such as zinc and potassium

  • Hormones like prostaglandins

• Its main purpose is transport and support for sperm rather than nutrition.

Nutritional Reality

• Semen contains very little nutritional value.

• A single ejaculation is about ½ to 1 teaspoon, with only trace amounts of protein and sugar.

• To gain any meaningful nutrition from semen, one would need to consume an extraordinarily large amount, which is impractical.

Health Claims and Research

• Some studies have looked at potential effects of swallowing semen, such as:

  • Reduced pregnancy complications

  • Mood changes

• However, the evidence is limited, and researchers emphasize that the extent and impact are not well understood.

• More large-scale, definitive research is needed to draw reliable conclusions.