Frontiers in nutrition

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…

BACKGROUND: The 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 relat…

INTRODUCTION: Diet 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 mea…

BACKGROUND: Infertility 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 investiga…

BACKGROUND: Diminished 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…

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…

BACKGROUND: Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in the female reproductive system. The oxidative balance score (OBS) is a new measure for assessing the balance between antioxidant and pro-oxidative factors in diet and lifestyle. However, …

BACKGROUND: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a ubiquitous sexually transmitted infection globally, frequently associated with sexual behaviors characterized by increased frequency and multiple partnerships. The relationship between v…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the correlation between pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and the risk of preterm birth (PTB) in the assisted reproductive technology (ART) population and to determine the optimal BMI associated with…

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.), also known as Honghua, blueflower, or prickly safflower, is a medicinal herb effective in promoting blood circulation, dredging meridians, eliminating blood stasis, and relieving pain. Safflower contains…

Oxidative stress plays a central role in reproductive disorders, with food bioactive compounds offering therapeutic potential through their antioxidant properties. This review examines antioxidant active ingredients from plant-based foods a…

This review examines the neurobiological mechanisms by which plant-derived compounds influence women's reproductive health through the neuroendocrine-reproductive axis. Gynecological disorders frequently present with neurological manifestat…

Tea, among the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, is rich in polyphenolic compounds known as catechins, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This review aims to synthesize recent findings and ongoing controversies concerning…

BACKGROUND: The interplay between gynaecological surgeries and arthritis pathogenesis remains poorly understood. This study offers new insights into potential health risks associated with post-hysterectomy. METHODS: The cross-sectional stu…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a multifaceted disorder with genetic, immune, inflammatory, and multifactorial origins. Vitamin B6 serves as a pivotal coenzyme in various metabolic pathways involving lipids, hemes, nucleic acids, proteins, and…

INTRODUCTION: Female infertility is a multifactorial condition influenced by lifestyle and dietary factors. Understanding the relationship between nutritional status, dietary habits, and infertility could provide insights for targeted inter…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis, a prevalent gynecological disease, has an unclear pathogenesis. Micronutrients play a crucial role in disease development, which has led to an investigation of their association with endometriosis. METHODS: In th…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Infertility is a pressing public health concern on a national scale and has been linked to inflammatory conditions. However, limited research has been conducted on the impact of the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII…