In the second decade of the new millennium, infertility remains a widespread global situation. Infertility is a disease faced by more and more women and men with unhealthy lifestyles. Infertility is defined as a disease characterized by not conceiving after 12 months of regular, unprotected sex. Everyday life includes more and more lifestyle factors such as unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, smoking, alcohol and stress, which can affect fertility and people can change it.
The aim of this study was to systematically review and evaluate trials related to micro and macro nutrients, nutritional supplements and diets in connection with female and male fertility. The review included research we found with the help of various search engines and databases on the topic of nutrition and infertility.
In a systematic review we found that a healthy diet rich in certain nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, some antioxidants in vitamins, low glycemic index, low in saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids and carbohydrates, is positively associated with fertility and seed quality. It has been found that a large proportion of men and women of childbearing age have lower levels than the recommended levels of some micronutrients. In the review, we are also found that omega 3 fatty acids, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, selenium and coenzyme Q10 had a positive effect on fertility. In addition to the mentioned vitamins and minerals zinc, calcium and magnesium have a positive effect on male sperm quality and on the total sperm count.
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