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- Title
The Influence of Metabolic Factors and Diet on Fertility.
- Authors
Łakoma, Klaudia; Kukharuk, Olha; Śliż, Daniel
- Abstract
Infertility is a disease globally affecting 20–30% of the reproductive age female population. However, in up to 50% on recorded cases, problems with infertility are ascribed to men; therefore, it is important to popularize healthy eating also in this group. During the last decade, it has been observed that society's lifestyle changed drastically: reduced energy expenditure in physical activity per day, increased consumption of hypercaloric and high-glycemic-index foods with high content of trans fats, and reduced consumption of dietary fiber, which negatively affects fertility. Increasing evidence points to a link between diet and fertility. It is becoming clear that well-planned nutrition can also contribute to the effectiveness of ART. The low-GI plant-based diet appears to have a positive effect, especially when it is based on Mediterranean dietary patterns: rich in antioxidants, vegetable protein, fiber, MUFA fatty acids, omega-3, vitamins, and minerals. Importantly, this diet has been shown to protect against chronic diseases associated with oxidative stress, which also translates into pregnancy success. As lifestyle and nutrition seem to be important factors affecting fertility, it is worth expanding knowledge in this regard among couples trying to conceive a child.
- Subjects
RISK factors in infertility; LIFESTYLES; NUTRITION; DIET; CHILDBEARING age; RISK assessment; OXIDATIVE stress; FERTILITY; MALNUTRITION; HEALTH behavior; BEHAVIOR modification
- Publication
Nutrients, 2023, Vol 15, Issue 5, p1180
- ISSN
2072-6643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/nu15051180