Nutrition and Lifestyle
Diet, supplementation, and lifestyle factors as they relate to fertility, IVF outcomes, and women's health.
All Nutrition articles
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Nutrition and Lifestyle · 2 min
Nutrition and Fertility
Outlines dietary factors that influence fertility in both men and women, including advice on dairy, gluten, alcohol, caffeine, saturated fat and sugar.
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Nutrition and Lifestyle · 2 min
Fertility supplements: do they work?
Dr Lew reviews the evidence for common fertility supplements including folate, iodine, DHEA, antioxidants and melatonin, and when they may help.
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Female Fertility · 1 min
A modern holistic approach to fertility management
Women's Health Melbourne outlines its holistic approach to fertility care, combining IVF with mindfulness, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, counselling and nutrition support.
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Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss · 1 min
Could Vegemite prevent miscarriage?
Reports on Australian research linking vitamin B3 (niacin) deficiency in early pregnancy to increased risk of miscarriage and birth defects, including Vegemite as a dietary source.
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Male Fertility · 2 min
Vitamins, Antioxidants and Sperm – what might help you get pregnant?
Lists evidence-based vitamins and supplements, such as selenium, zinc, folate and CoQ10, that may improve sperm quality and support natural conception.
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Female Fertility · 3 min
Does caffeine affect fertility?
Reviews evidence on how caffeine intake may affect fertility, miscarriage risk and IVF outcomes, with practical advice to limit daily coffee consumption.
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