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DNA fragmentation is now considered an important factor in the aetiology of male infertility. We studied the effects on semen analysis and on DNA fragmentation of in vivo admnistration of Myo-Inositol and Tribulus Terrestris plus Alga Ecklonia plus Biovis (Tradafertil; Tradapharma Sagl, Swizerland) in men with previously diagnosed male infertility. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p> Sixty patients were enrolled in the present study and were randomized into two subgroups: the group A who received Myo-inositol 1000 mg, Tribulus Terrestris 300 mg, Alga Ecklonia Bicyclis 200 mg and Biovis one tablet a day for 90 days, and the group B (placebo group) who received one placebo tablet a day for 90 days. The primary efficacy outcome was the improvement of semen characteristics after 3 months\u2019 therapy and the secondary outcome was the reduction of the DNA fragmentation after treatment. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p> The groups were homogenous for age, hormonal levels, sperm concentration and all parameters of sperm analysis. Sperm concentration and progressive motility improved after treatment with Tradafertil (3.82 Mil\/ml vs. 1.71 Mil\/ml; p&lt;0.05; 4.86% vs. 1.00%; p&lt;0.05) as well as the DNA fragmentation (-1.64% vs -0.39%, p&lt;0.001). No side effects were revealed. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p> In conclusion, we can affirm that Tradafertil is safe and tolerable. 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