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ArticleReproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E2024

Dietary acid load and risk of diminished ovarian reserve: a case-control study.

Rahele Ziaei, Abed Ghavami, Hatav Ghasemi-Tehrani, Minoo Movahedi, Maryam Hashemi, Maryam Hajhashemi, Mahshid Elyasi, Mahdi Vajdi, Maryam Kalatehjari

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Rahele ZiaeiDepartment of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Abed GhavamiDepartment of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Hatav Ghasemi-TehraniFertility department, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Minoo MovahediDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Maryam HashemiDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Maryam HajhashemiDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Mahshid ElyasiDepartment of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Mahdi VajdiStudent Research Committee, Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan, Iran.
Maryam KalatehjariReproductive Sciences and Sexual Health Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. Dr.marykj@gmail.com.

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Vice-Chancellor for Research, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences 2401257
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backgroundThe epidemiologic evidence on the association between acid load potential of diet and the risk of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is scarce. We aim to explore the possible relationship between dietary acid load (DAL), markers of ovarian reserve and DOR risk in a case-control study.

methods370 women (120 women with DOR and 250 women with normal ovarian reserve as controls), matched by age and BMI, were recruited. Dietary intake was obtained using a validated 80-item semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The DAL scores including the potential renal acid load (PRAL) and net endogenous acid production (NEAP) were calculated based on nutrients intake. NEAP and PRAL scores were categorized by quartiles based on the distribution of controls. Antral follicle count (AFC), serum antimullerian hormone (AMH) and anthropometric indices were measured. Logistic regression models were used to estimate multivariable odds ratio (OR) of DOR across quartiles of NEAP and PRAL scores.

resultsFollowing increase in PRAL and NEAP scores, serum AMH significantly decreased in women with DOR. Also, AFC count had a significant decrease following increase in PRAL score (P = 0.045). After adjustment for multiple confounding variables, participants in the top quartile of PRAL had increased OR for DOR (OR: 1.26; 95%CI: 1.08-1.42, P = 0.254).

conclusionDiets with high acid-forming potential may negatively affect ovarian reserve in women with DOR. Also, high DAL may increase the risk of DOR. The association between DAL and markers of ovarian reserve should be explored in prospective studies and clinical trials.

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DietOvarian ReserveAcidsAdultAnti-Mullerian HormoneCase-Control StudiesFemaleHumansOvarian FollicleRisk FactorsYoung AdultAcidsAnti-Mullerian HormoneAntimullerian hormoneAntral follicle countDietary acid loadDiminished ovarian reservePotential renal acid load

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