A few beers or a bottle of wine a week may actually be beneficial for men hoping to start a family.

A few beers or a bottle of wine a week may actually be beneficial for men hoping to start a family. A study in Italy showed that moderate drinkers had a better sperm count than those who drank less or more. Moderate drinkers were classified as men who drank four to seven units of alcohol a week. Experts think the antioxidants in wine or the Xanthohumol in beer could improve sperm by protecting cells from damage.