Preparing for a baby is something you can do together
When a couple starts planning for a baby, the shopping list often begins with a prenatal vitamin for her. His nutrition can be easier to overlook. Taking an active role means thinking about everyday meals, habits and health before conception, rather than leaving all the preparation to one person.
Sperm take around three months to develop. That makes the months before trying a useful time to review your routine. Australia’s Your Fertility campaign encourages men to eat well, stay active, avoid smoking and recreational drugs, and consider factors such as excessive heat and anabolic steroid use. A supplement belongs within that wider plan. [1]
Why zinc and selenium deserve attention
Zinc helps your body make DNA and proteins and supports cell division. Selenium is part of proteins involved in reproduction and protection against oxidative damage. These are essential nutrients with real biological jobs, which explains why they appear in many men’s preconception formulas. [2][3]
Food remains the starting point. Meat, seafood, dairy, beans and nuts can contribute zinc; seafood, meat and eggs provide selenium. Look at the foods you regularly eat before deciding what is missing. Needing a nutrient does not automatically mean you need more of it in a capsule. [2][3]
What the latest research means for your choice
A large 2025 study brings useful perspective. The SUMMER randomised trial included 1,171 men seeking fertility care and compared a combined antioxidant supplement with a placebo. It found no significant improvement in the overall ongoing pregnancy rate. In a secondary analysis covering months four to six, the pregnancy rate was lower in the supplement group. [4]
The trial tested a different formula, not EverNatal For Him. It cannot establish whether this particular product helps conception, but it does show why an antioxidant label is not proof of a fertility benefit. Supporting nutrient intake and demonstrating more pregnancies are different claims. The research cited here does not establish a pregnancy benefit for EverNatal For Him.
A closer look at EverNatal For Him
EverNatal For Him brings zinc and selenium together with acetyl levocarnitine, folate, vitamin B12, vitamins C and E, and other ingredients. The manufacturer’s two-capsule daily serving supplies 25 mg of zinc and 100 micrograms of selenium. Naternal recommends starting three months before trying to conceive. [5]
For someone who has identified a need for supplementation with a health professional, a combined formula may make a daily routine simpler. The useful question is whether its ingredients and amounts match your needs. Compare the label with your diet and anything you already take before choosing it.
Make your next step a considered one
Check for overlapping ingredients before combining products. EverNatal For Him’s label warns that selenium can be toxic in high doses and that adults should not exceed 150 micrograms a day from supplements. Its recommended serving already contributes 100 micrograms, so another multivitamin deserves a careful check. [5]
If you want a practical place to begin, review the EverNatal For Him formula alongside your current routine and bring any questions to your pharmacist or doctor. If fertility is a concern, seek an assessment rather than waiting for a supplement to solve it. An informed purchase can support your nutrition plan while keeping the bigger picture in view.