ArticleCurrent research in food science2023
Effects of the low-carb organic Mediterranean diet on testosterone levels and sperm DNA fragmentation.
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- The 24/7 lifestyle and male hormonal health: how sleep deprivation and ultra-processed foods impact testosterone and reproduction.Reviews in endocrine & metabolic disorders · 2026Review
- The influence of the Mediterranean dietary pattern on male and female sexual dysfunctions: an updated review.Hormones (Athens, Greece) · 2026Review
- Understanding the Secular Decline in Testosterone: Mechanisms, Consequences, and Clinical Perspectives.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Beneficial Effects of Resveratrol on Testicular Functions: Focus on Its Antioxidant Properties.Cells · 2025Review
- The Androbactome and the Gut Microbiota-Testis Axis: A Narrative Review of Emerging Insights into Male Fertility.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Association between the oxidative balance score and testosterone deficiency in males: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Obesity and male infertility - a tenuous relationship: Facts discerned for the busy clinicians.Arab journal of urology · 2025Review
- Association between Baltic sea diet and healthy Nordic diet index with risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a case-control study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
- Obesity, Dietary Patterns, and Hormonal Balance Modulation: Gender-Specific Impacts.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Dietary Patterns and Fertility.Biology · 2024Review
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Abstract
The causes of male infertility can vary. Lifestyles, environmental factors, stressful conditions, and socio-economic conditions are significant factors. Diet plays a crucial role in improving a man's reproductive capacity. The appropriate diet should be diverse and ensure the intake of all the necessary nutrients to enhance sperm quality. The Mediterranean diet, which includes high amounts of vegetables and fruits rich in detoxifying and antioxidant substances, as well as polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, and microelements, especially when consumed with organic foods and a lower carbohydrate regimen, are the key aspects addressed in this study. The objective of this research was to modify the diets of 50 subfertile men by providing them with a specific nutritional plan. This plan included consuming 80% organic foods, introducing whole grains and low glycemic load options, eliminating refined carbohydrates, consuming green leafy vegetables and red fruits daily, reducing or eliminating dairy products, consuming primarily grass-fed meat and wild caught seafood, eliminating saturated fats in favor of healthy fats like olive oil, avocado, and nuts. After three months of adhering to the low-carb food plan, testosterone levels significantly increased, while sperm DNA fragmentation decreased in a subgroup of individuals who reduced their carbohydrate intake by 35%.
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