IVF Diet

Diet plays a valuable role in a healthy process. In addition to a number of gynecological and systemic diseases that affect women’s fertility, lifestyle factors and environmental conditions such as stressful jobs, unstable diet and unhealthy diet prevent reproductive safety in both women and men. In this IVF diet article, we talk about what women should consume while undergoing IVF procedure.

oils​

Unsaturated fats; Whole grains, vegetables, and fish are linked to increased fertility in both men and women. Saturated fats and sugar have been associated with worse fertility outcomes in men and women.

Women who consume monounsaturated fats, such as nutrients from plants, vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, have higher fertility rates. Additionally, higher intakes of saturated fats such as whole dairy products, animal proteins and processed foods, deep-fried foods, and coconut oil are linked to lower ovulation rates.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency in men has been shown to be linked to low serum testosterone concentrations and poor sperm quality, including low sperm count, motility, and morphology. The exact situation causes a decrease in egg quality in women.

Suitable sources of vitamin D are tuna, salmon, cow’s milk, soy milk and cereals.

iron​

In both sexes, iron deficiency can lead to fertility problems, including defective spermatogenesis, decreased libido, oxidative damage to sperm and ovulation. Iron-rich foods such as green leafy vegetables, beans, red meat…

Zinc​

Zinc plays a role in hormone stability and ovulation. Zinc-rich foods are beans, nuts, whole grains, breakfast cereals, and dairy products.

folic acid

supplementation is often given to women trying to get pregnant, as low folate levels cause defective ovulation.

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weight​

Men and women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2 have a higher risk of infertility and are strongly recommended to reduce 5% of their body load before becoming pregnant.

Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants​

Fatty acid supplementation deals with the oxidative stress that builds up in the body, which can affect fertility in both men and women.

tobacco products

Smoking is linked to a rapid decline in ovarian reserves, delayed conception and increased risk of spontaneous abortion, significantly reducing sperm and sperm in men.