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A Mediterranean Diet not only Boosts Health, but also Improves Fertility

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With an emphasis on fruits, vegetables and legumes, the Mediterranean diet has long been applauded for its multiple health benefits. Now, new research shows that it may also help overcome infertility, making it a non-intrusive and affordable strategy for couples trying to conceive.

Conducted by Monash University, the University of the Sunshine Coast, and the University of South Australia, the review found that the Mediterranean diet can improve fertility, assisted reproductive technology (ART) success, and sperm quality in men.

Specifically, researchers identified that 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.

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