Oxidative Stress and Male Infertility: The Protective Role of Antioxidants

This review examines the impact of oxidative stress (OS) on male infertility and the potential protective effects of antioxidants. OS, resulting from an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defenses, can impair sperm function by causing lipid peroxidation, DNA damage, and apoptosis. The article discusses various antioxidants, including