Sunday Times

Two brews a day give sperm a kick

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Men can improve their chances of being fathers by drinking two cups of coffee a day. Researcher­s in the US found that the right level of caffeine intake in men a week before a couple have sex appears to double the chances of pregnancy. The findings contradict previous studies suggesting tea and coffee may harm male fertility by damaging sperm DNA. The research, which surveyed 500 couples, also found that women who consume one alcoholic drink every other day are about 26% less likely to conceive

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