5 reasons why male fertility matters & how he can make a difference
Half of all infertility cases trace back to the man yet most men never think about it until something goes wrong. Here's what the research actually says, and what he can do starting today.
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Half of fertility is on him. Most couples never start there.
Up to 50% of infertility cases involve male factors. But the default has always been to start with her. If you're serious about starting a family, his health is half the foundation... and it's worth treating it that way.
It takes 90 days to build a single sperm. That window is already running.
Sperm development is a continuous 90-day process shaped by nutrition, stress, sleep, and environmental exposure. What he does today determines the sperm he'll produce three months from now.
Sperm carries more than just genes.
Sperm carries more than just genetic material. Emerging research suggests it may also carry epigenetic information that could influence early development. A man's overall health may shape more than whether conception happens.
Everyday life is quietly working against him.
Think of oxidative stress like rust. It builds up slowly from poor sleep, processed food, heat, and environmental exposure. Sperm cells are especially vulnerable and have limited ability to self-repair. Antioxidants like Vitamin C, Selenium, and CoQ10 are included in Foundations to support the body's natural defenses against oxidative stress.*
The best time to start was yesterday. The second best is now.
By the time most men think about fertility, weeks of the 90-day cycle have already passed. Starting now means the sperm he produces 90 days from now reflects the work he puts in today giving your future family the strongest possible foundation.
Half of fertility is on him. Most couples never start there.
Up to 50% of infertility cases involve male factors. But the default has always been to start with her. If you're serious about starting a family, his health is half the foundation... and it's worth treating it that way.
It takes 90 days to build a single sperm. That window is already running.
Sperm development is a continuous 90-day process shaped by nutrition, stress, sleep, and environmental exposure. What he does today determines the sperm he'll produce three months from now.
Sperm carries more than just genes.
Sperm carries more than just genetic material. Emerging research suggests it may also carry epigenetic information that could influence early development. A man's overall health may shape more than whether conception happens.
Everyday life is quietly working against him.
Think of oxidative stress like rust. It builds up slowly from poor sleep, processed food, heat, and environmental exposure. Sperm cells are especially vulnerable and have limited ability to self-repair. Antioxidants like Vitamin C, Selenium, and CoQ10 are included in Foundations to support the body's natural defenses against oxidative stress.*
The best time to start was yesterday. The second best is now.
By the time most men think about fertility, weeks of the 90-day cycle have already passed. Starting now means the sperm he produces 90 days from now reflects the work he puts in today giving your future family the strongest possible foundation.
What you do today shapes the family you'll build tomorrow
What You Do Today Matters
Day 0-16
Foundation
Stem cells divide. DNA is replicated. Quality starts here.
Day 17-30
Division
Genetic material is reshuffled. Sex chromosomes are assigned.
Day 31-50
Engine
A tail forms. Mitochondria line up to power movement.
Day 51-64
Structure
The head condenses. Excess material is shed. Form meets function.
Day 65-90
Maturation
Sperm gain full motility and complete their final prep for release.
DAY 0-16
Foundation
Stem cells divide. DNA is replicated. Quality starts here.
Day 17-30
Division
Genetic material is reshuffled. Sex chromosomes are assigned.
Day 31-50
Engine
A tail forms. Mitochondria line up to power movement.
Day 51-64
Structure
The head condenses. Excess material is shed. Form meets function.
Day 65-90
Maturation
Sperm gain full motility and complete their final prep for release.
Why 90 Days?
Building sperm takes about 90 days, start to finish. The first 72 develop them from stem cells into mature cells. The final 10 to 15 finish them in the epididymis, where they gain the ability to move and fertilize an egg. Every phase along the way is shaped by nutrition, stress, and what you're exposed to. The full cycle runs 90 days.
Ann Shippy, MD
Leading fertility and preconception health expert, board-certified physician, and author of the Preconception Revolution
Peter Kolettis, MD
Urologist & Male Infertility Specialist, Fellowship-Trained at the Cleveland Clinic, Former President of the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction
Stephen Dahmer, MD
Director of the University of Arizona's Center for Integrative Medicine and Triple Board-Certified Physician
Jesse Pines, MD, MBA, MSCE
Chief of Clinical Innovation, USACS, Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine, George Washington & Drexel, Author of 400+ Peer-Reviewed Publications
Brooke Boskovich MS, RD, LDN
Functional Medicine Dietitian; Founder, The Fertility Dietitian; Specializing in Fertility Nutrition & Reproductive Health
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Healthy sperm morphology (shape)
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Healthy homocysteine levels (a key marker of how well your body processes folate)
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Sperm motility
Protection of sperm DNA from oxidative stress
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our journey
This began with our story as a husband and wife team navigating fertility ourselves. As we looked into how to be proactive in our fertility, we found countless products and protocols for Camryn, but kept asking the simple question:
“What should Luke be doing?”
That question led us to a bigger realization: a man’s health plays a major role in conception and family health, yet there were few solutions designed to engage men proactively. So we both left our jobs to build the solution we couldn’t find for ourselves, and for millions of men and partners ready to take a more proactive role in fertility.
Cam & Luke – TIES Co-Founders
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what to know
GENERAL
A male fertility supplement is built specifically to support male reproductive health. While women's prenatals are well established, men contribute half of the equation. Sperm quality at conception matters, and growing research suggests that a man's overall health may play a role in reproductive outcomes and early development. Foundations is science-backed, formulated with fertility doctors and nutritionists, and designed to support the core biological systems required for male fertility from the start.*
Sperm take about 90 days to fully develop, which is why we recommend starting at least 3 months before you plan to conceive. The longer you take Foundations, the more opportunity it has to support your overall health, not just for one pregnancy, but for the ones after it too.*
Foundations isn't only for the months right before conception. It fills nutritional gaps and supports the core biological systems needed for male fertility year-round. The longer you take it, the more opportunity it has to make an impact. What you build now lays the foundation for when you're ready, whether that's soon or a few years out.*
Foundations provides daily support for:*
Sperm energy, motility, and performance
Antioxidant defense and DNA protection
Healthy hormone function and sperm development
Overall men's health and wellbeing
Foundations is formulated with high-quality, traceable ingredients and manufactured in an FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant facility. It is free from major allergens and contains no unnecessary fillers or artificial ingredients and every batch is third-party tested. As with any supplement, if you are taking prescription medications or other supplements, we recommend checking with your doctor before starting.
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