NUTRITION FOR FERTILITY

By Joseph Hazan,M.D.,  FACOG

NUTRITION FOR FERTILITY

Regular menses and normal weight

is important before conception,

indicating the need to have the

proper nutrition for fertility.

In cases of PCOS

(Polycystic ovary syndrome)

either associated

with obesity or obesity

alone fertility is compromised

and the

chances of conception are decreased.

Therefore weight control

by means of exercise and diet

are helpful in restoring normal

ovulation is very helpful.

The optimal  dietary composition

and caloric intake to enhance

fertility function is outlined in a

study of 17,544 married women

over a study duration of eight years.

Reduction of transfats, animal protein

was essential.

Additionally,

vegetables, legumes, high fiber

intake and low glycemic foods are

very helpful.

Vegetable proteins such as beans,

peas and nuts increase the chances

of conception. Use of multivitamin

supplements is very helpful also.

Folic acid, B vitamins in general

are important.

REFERENCE

Chavarro JE, Rich-Edwards  JW,

Rosner BA et al. Use of multivitamins,

intake of B vitamin, and risk of

ovulatory infertility.

Fertil Steril. 2o08;

89:668-676.