Many people have long hailed the Mediterranean diet for its multiple health benefits. Packed with fruit, vegetables and legumes it is packed with nutritious foods.
But now, new research has shown that it may also help overcome infertility, making it a non-intrusive and affordable strategy for couples trying to conceive. Researchers found that the Mediterranean diet can improve fertility, assisted reproductive technology (ART) success, and sperm quality in men.
Specifically, the teams from Monash University, the University of the Sunshine Coast, and the University of South Australia, discovered that the anti-inflammatory properties of a Mediterranean diet can improve couples’ chances of conception. Infertility is a global health concern affecting 48 million couples and 186 million individuals worldwide.
