Infertility diet

Infertility diet

For one in six couples, trying to have a baby is a struggle because of infertility.
Many turn to medication or medical procedures for help.

But there may be another option.

Some experts say women having trouble getting pregnant may want to change their diet.

"What we've found is very simple dietary lifestyle changes could lead to dramatic changes in terms of fertility related to ovulation disorders," said Dr. Jorge Chavarro, author of The Fertility Diet.

The book is a guide to help women increase their chances of getting pregnant by following some simple recommendations, like take a multi-vitamin.

"Consuming a pre natal multi-vitamin that not only prevents certain congenital defects like defects of the central nervous system, but also improves ovulation and improves the chances of getting pregnant," Dr. Chavarro said.

The Fertility Diet also recommends women cut back on trans fats and red meat, drink whole milk and eat full fat yogurt instead of skim or low fat dairy products and skip sugared sodas.

While the book is geared towards women, Dr. Chavarro says men can benefit from the advice too.

"Consuming not prenatal multivitamins but multi-vitamins that have folic acid in them and have zinc have shown to increase sperm count in men who have low sperm count," Dr. Chavarro said.

The author says a woman should follow the recommendations of the fertility diet as soon as she wants to become pregnant and not to wait until there are problems.

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