- The use of IVF is becoming more common; however, IVF attempts may not always have favorable results due to many factors.
- One area of interest is how diet and certain supplements may contribute to successful IVF.
- A recent review of several studies found that several supplements may help with successful IVF.
- The review also suggested that following a Mediterranean diet may increase the chances of successful IVF.
Research is ongoing about potential fertility treatments, including the use of in vitro fertilization (IVF). It’s unclear how following certain diets or consuming over-the-counter supplements may contribute to the chances that IVF will result in a healthy pregnancy.
A recent review published in Reproductive Biomedicine Online (RBMO) examined 27 studies to see how different nutritional therapies contributed to successful IVF.
Results of the review indicated that following a Mediterranean diet may increase the chances of successful IVF. In addition, DHEA, COQ-10, melatonin, myo-inositol, and omega-3 free fatty acids may improve IVF success in certain situations.
However, further research is required to understand more about how supplements and dietary interventions contribute to successful IVF.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) involves fertilizing an egg outside the body and then implanting the fertilized egg into the uterus. IVF may be an option for couples struggling to conceive. The end goal is a healthy pregnancy and live birth.
Whether or not IVF results in these endpoints depends on a
Dr. Albrar Al-Shaer, Ph.D., with Nourish Women Nutrition, LLC, who was not involved in the study, noted the following to Medical News Today:
“IVF success depends on many factors, whether it’s ovarian reserve (number of eggs in your ovaries and their quality), ovarian…
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