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ReviewNutrients2026

The Role of Nutrition on the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis.

Dominika Osińska, Andrzej Woźniak, Sławomir Woźniak

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Review in Nutrients, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Dominika OsińskaThe Independent Public Hospital No. 4 in Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-954 Lublin, Poland.ORCID 0009-0008-2916-9332
Andrzej WoźniakDepartment of Gynecology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-954 Lublin, Poland.ORCID 0009-0004-8571-6741
Sławomir WoźniakDepartment of Gynecology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-954 Lublin, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-9967-1944

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEndometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecological disease affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with pelvic pain, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Increasing evidence suggests that diet may influence endometriosis development and symptom severity through modulation of inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormone metabolism. This scoping review aimed to map current evidence on the role of nutrition in endometriosis.

methodsThis scoping review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA-ScR guidelines. PubMed and Scopus were searched for original human studies published in English between 2014 and 2024. Eligible studies examined dietary patterns, food groups, micronutrients, bioactive compounds, body mass index, or fat consumption in relation to endometriosis risk, progression, or symptoms.

resultsDiets rich in fruits and vegetables, including Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns, were associated with reduced pain symptoms and improved quality of life. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients, particularly vitamins C and D, zinc, and curcumin, were linked to modulation of oxidative stress, inflammation, angiogenesis, and cellular proliferation. Evidence regarding dairy intake, gluten, carbohydrates, dietary fat, and BMI was inconsistent or limited. Considerable heterogeneity across study designs and outcome measures was observed.

conclusionsDietary factors may contribute to the modulation of endometriosis-related symptoms and underlying pathogenic mechanisms. Nutrients with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties appear promising as complementary, non-invasive strategies; however, methodological heterogeneity highlights the need for high-quality randomized controlled trials.

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DietEndometriosisNutritional StatusAntioxidantsFemaleHumansInflammationOxidative StressQuality of LifeAntioxidantscurcumindietary patternsendometriosisinflammationmicronutrientsnutritionoxidative stress

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