Fertility
Nutrition is a key component of reproduction and pregnancy
In recent years, medical science has begun to closely examine the roles of nutrition and diet quality in improving fertility for both male and female partners. There are many “implantation diets,” “miracle foods,” and “fertility superfoods” discussed in the mainstream media, but there is very little concrete evidence to back up most of these claims.
Nonetheless, nutrition is an important part in increasing fertility potential. Food choices can positively affect reproductive function in a number of ways. Specific foods are believed to support reproductive efforts, promote the health of a woman’s eggs and a man’s sperm, and provide crucial nutrients for hormonal function, production, and balance.
In addition to the direct impact of a nutritious diet on fertility, healthy food choices are critical to build up nutrient stores and supply all of the building blocks necessary for foetal growth and development.