We already know that the Mediterranean Diet, with its abundance of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and healthy fats, has a stellar reputation for improving overall health and even IVF outcomes. But what happens when we throw a curveball like COVID-19 into the mix?
Current evidence demonstrates that COVID-19 infection impairs reproductive function and can precipitate in higher rates of infertility as well as unsuccessful IVF treatment.
The Mediterranean Diet is characterised by an abundance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, with olive oil as a primary source of fat.
The Mediterranean Diet is known for its health benefits and is also said to offer a promising and relatively straightforward approach to mitigating the severity of COVID-19 infection. Research revealed that individuals demonstrating moderate to high adherence to the Mediterranean diet experienced a significantly reduced likelihood of contracting COVID-19.
Moreover, the Mediterranean Diet is associated with the improvement of female infertility, and higher adherence groups showed more embryos available, higher clinical pregnancy rates, and live birth rates in IVF therapy.
Read the full research article here.
More information on the Mediterranean Diet and how it can also improve male fertility is available at www.truemedicine.com.au
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