Peer-reviewed research concerning diet & nutrition, summarized and appraised in plain language with every source cited.
This study looked at how diet and physical activity shape inflammation in healthy young men. It compared 233 men aged 18-30 grouped by activity level (low, moderate, high), measuring their…
This study looked at whether a heart-healthy lifestyle is linked to better sperm quality in young men, using the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 score. That score rates eight…
This study looked at how eating patterns relate to sperm quality in healthy young men. Researchers scored the diets of 200 men against several patterns, healthy ones like the Mediterranean…
This study looked at whether dietary polyphenols (plant antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables, tea, and olive oil) are linked to semen quality in young men. It analyzed 3-day diet records…
This study looked at whether eating more omega-3 fatty acids (healthy fats found in fish and some plants) is linked to higher testosterone levels in men. It used data from…
This study looked at how diet relates to sperm quality, comparing the Mediterranean diet, which is built on seasonal, fresh and whole foods, against ultra-processed foods, which are high in…
This study set out to see how lifestyle and insulin resistance relate to male fertility. Insulin resistance means the body has stopped responding properly to insulin, so it takes more…
This study looked at whether following a Mediterranean diet is linked to better semen quality in men visiting fertility clinics. It compared semen parameters across 274 men grouped by how…
This study looked at whether following a Mediterranean diet (MD) is linked to healthier sperm in men. Researchers surveyed 300 men (average age 35) visiting a reproductive medicine center, using…