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  • Reproductive biology and nutrition science.

Background:

  • Diet plays a crucial role in the male and female reproductive axis.
  • Nutritional factors are increasingly recognized as significant contributors to fertility outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and analyze the impact of diverse dietary patterns on human fertility.
  • To identify specific dietary components associated with infertility risk or protection.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies examining dietary patterns and fertility.
  • Analysis of nutrient-specific associations with infertility.
  • Inclusion of global dietary patterns (Mediterranean, Western, Asian, Middle Eastern).

Main Results:

  • The Mediterranean diet demonstrates a protective effect against infertility.
  • Western dietary patterns are identified as a risk factor for infertility.
  • Diets high in saturated fats, cholesterol, animal proteins, and high glycemic index carbohydrates correlate with infertility in both sexes.

Conclusions:

  • Dietary choices significantly influence fertility.
  • Specific diets like the Mediterranean pattern may enhance reproductive health.
  • Further research into molecular mechanisms is needed for targeted infertility treatments.