Saturday, 27 March 2010

Can water lead to fertility problems?



Water is the foundation of life, the major content of most organisms, the primary component of our cells and is responsible for aiding thousands of chemical processes in the body.




What is more, there is surely nothing more refreshing than a long, cool, sparklingly clear glass of water poured straight from the tap?



As a doctor of more than 20 years' standing, the answer has to be a resounding no.




Thanks to the possible pollutants that are so difficult to remove from our water supply, it has been linked to a number of health complaints - and yes, it may even trigger weight gain.




Meanwhile, we have to consider the population-wide drop in sperm concentration which has plummeted, according to the British Fertility Society, by about 30 per cent, as well as the fact that Britain seems to be gripped by a fertility crisis.



One in six couples have difficulty conceiving and nearly 37,000 people a year are having IVF.




Chemicals in our water could be driving this reproductive calamity.




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