Nutrition, female fertility and in vitro fertilization outcomes

The investigation of modifiable factors that may exert influences on female reproductive health and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes is increasing. Growing attention is being paid to nutrition. The aim of the present review is to recapitulate the current understanding on the effects of nutrition on female fertility and IVF out-comes. In particular, the three main classes of macromolecules have been analysed i.e. carbohydrates, proteins and fatty acids. An increasing number of studies have focused on the potential benefit of whole grain, vegetables and omega-3 polynsatured fatty acids (o)-3 PUFAs) on reproductive outcomes. Controversial results exist regarding the consumption of omega-6 (o)-6) PUFAs and dairy.Overall, nutrition appears to represent a modifiable factor that may play a significant role in the context of female reproduction and IVF outcomes, but the limited number of studies and the discrepancies between the available data call for further research in the area.

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The investigation of the effects of nutrition on female fertility and IVF outcomes has gained increasing attention. Studies have focused on carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids, with some showing potential benefits of whole grains, vegetables, and omega-3 PUFAs, while controversial results exist for omega-6 PUFAs and dairy. Overall, nutrition is a modifiable factor that plays a significant role in female reproduction and IVF outcomes, but further research is needed due to limited studies and discrepancies in the available data.