Frontiers in nutrition

ObjectiveThis study aimed to provide guidance for couples in dietary adjustments to optimize trace element concentrations for improved fertility and to offer a reference for formulating precise reproductive health policies.DesignIn this pro…

Feeding transcends mere nourishment by integrating social and cultural factors. The foods we consume hold significant economic and social relevance within territories and are rich in bioactive compounds that confer health benefits. In the c…

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common gynecological condition that causes inflammation in the upper reproductive tract. It affects millions of women globally each year and can lead to long-term complications such as infertility, ect…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecologic disorder associated with pelvic pain and impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have anti-inflammatory potential and may c…

BackgroundInfertility poses a significant health challenge for reproductive-aged women globally and could be shaped by both genetic risks and lifestyle factors. Existing studies predominantly focus on individual lifestyle components, while …

IntroductionConventional treatments, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are widely used for the treatment of dysmenorrhea but are often associated with side effects, necessitating the search for alternative therapies. T…

BackgroundMethylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) regulates folate metabolism and homocysteine (Hcy) methylation. Impaired folate metabolism and vitamin D deficiency are both closely associated with female reproductive disorders, but th…

BackgroundCarotenoids, known for their antioxidant properties and potential health benefits, have attracted considerable attention. Nonetheless, the association between carotenoid levels and gallstone prevalence has not been adequately expl…

BACKGROUND: The relationship between serum levels of carotenoids and endometriosis remains largely unknown. The aim of this study is to assess the association between serum levels of major carotenoids (α-carotene, β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthi…

BACKGROUND: Composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) has been found protective to women's health. However, the association between CDAI level and the risk of endometriosis in women is unclear. METHODS: A total of 4,153 women from the Nat…

BackgroundInfertility poses a substantial societal and economic burden; however, current preventive strategies are limited. Recently, the relationship between gut microbiota and infertility has garnered increasing attention. The dietary ind…

IntroductionTo evaluate the association between the dietary inflammatory index (DII) and risk of infertility in human participants.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted using the Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, Embase, and G…

BackgroundThis case-control study aimed to examine the association between the frequency of potentially risky beverage consumption, levels of anxiety, and the prevalence of endometrial polyps.MethodsA total of 418 participants were enrolled…

OBJECTIVES: Obesity and endometriosis are intricately linked. The body mass index (BMI) is commonly used as an indicator of obesity, but it has limitations. The visceral adiposity index (VAI) is a novel, low-cost composite index that reflec…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis (EM) is a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, leading to pain and infertility. Recent studies suggest that antioxidants may play a protective ro…

Background/objectivesAcute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory condition marked by pancreatic tissue damage due to the activation of digestive enzymes in the pancreas, triggered by various factors. Nutritional status is considered an essen…

BACKGROUND: Uterine fibroids and endometriosis are common benign gynecological diseases affecting the health of women of childbearing age, characterized by high incidence and recurrence rates. Despite the increasing global emphasis on women…

The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and food science has opened new frontiers in understanding the "dark matter" of food, the vast array of unidentified bioactive compounds that influence human health. This narrative review exa…

BackgroundThe supplement of antioxidants to improve fertility has received widespread attention. The efficacy of the dietary antioxidant vitamin C (VC) on female infertility has not been fully elucidated. This study investigates the relatio…

IntroductionDiet may impact female fertility via inflammatory pathways, but the value of specific anti-inflammatory dietary indices compared with general healthy eating guidelines is unclear. We examined associations between different measu…

BackgroundInfertility has become a global health concern, especially as the aging population continues to grow. Previous studies suggest that gut microbiota plays a crucial role in female reproductive health. This study aimed to investigate…

BackgroundDiminished ovarian reserve (DOR) occurs as a result of a decrease in the quantity and quality of oocytes, which can negatively affect fertility. Diet is one of the modifiable factors that plays an important role in preventing or e…

Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent chronic inflammatory disease which causes dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility in women of childbearing age, significantly impacting their quality of life and physical and mental health. …

Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) is widely known for its traditional medicinal uses, including in the form of root-based beverages prepared and consumed in various regions. In Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia, such beverages are commonly cons…