The exponentially popular dietary trend of time-restricted eating, also referred to as intermittent fasting (IF), is viewed as much more than a weight loss intervention; IF has surged in popularity over recent years due to its potential health, anti-aging and longevity, and overall well-being benefits.
With an emphasis on fruits, vegetables and legumes, the Mediterranean diet has long been applauded for its multiple health benefits. Now, new research shows that it may also help overcome infertility, making it a non-intrusive and affordable strategy for couples trying to conceive.
According to the new Israeli-led study published in the journal Human Reproduction Update, the trend of decline is apparent and appears to be accelerating. The authors sound the alarm for male fertility and male health in general as low sperm count is considered an indicator of menu2019s health, with low levels being associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases, and testicular cancer as well as a decreased lifespan.u00a0
Mutation in a single gene appears to account for a form of male infertility in which men fail to produce sperm, according to an international study funded in part by the National Institutes of Health.
A recent pilot study published in the journal Nutrients suggests that following a low fat diet which includes high amounts of egg white may help to boost male fertility.u00a0
According to the study a diet high in fat, including healthy monounsaturated fats can negatively impact testosterone production for 5 hours, but a diet supplemented with egg whites and to a lesser extent whey protein can positively affect serum testosterone.
According to the CDC America just experienced the lowest fertility rate in 3 decades, as the general fertility rate continues to decline to hit another all time low for the United States.
Dr. David Kristensen and colleagues from the Copenhagen University Hospital have conducted a study with results suggesting that the use of paracetamol during pregnancy may impair the future fertility of their female offspring as seen published in Endocrine Connections. In this research from 3 separate and independent rodent model investigations were analyzed with findings that all reporting the altered development in the reproductive systems of the female offspring of mothers that were given paracetamol during pregnancy.
