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Do you love desserts?
Well, most of us have a sweet tooth.
However, the extremity of any food intake can lead to an undesired outcome. As a matter of fact, most couples struggling with infertility know a lot about diet, but talking about nutrition it’s a big zero.
Recent Researches reveal that the higher consumption of sugar affects both male and female fertility.
Half of the time, couples keep searching for a magic ingredient in their diet that can help them with pregnancy. Notwithstanding, every food habit impacts fertility in both men and women.
Every micronutrient plays an essential role in developing healthy sperm and eggs.
Now, coming back to sugars and it's consumption, it can lead to multiple disorders. Some of the commonly known issues due to adverse sugar consumption are diabetes, weight gain, increased heart risk, and the lesser-known truth is its impact on the male and female reproductive hormones.
Whether naturally or through IVF, a healthy egg and sperm are essential for pregnancy. Today, sugar intake has become the biggest enemy for maintaining good health.
The connection between sugar and fertility has been in discussion for a long. Let us check some of the studies that make the debate evident.
The research mentioned above is only a handful of studies that connect female and Male Infertility to sugar consumption; several others align with the same. However, there is not a single piece of evidence that can conclude Infertility in Women and Men does not relate to sugar consumption.
However, only saturated or unhealthy sugar intake is harmful; you can consume healthy sugars.
So, whenever you crave sugars, you can consume natural sugar.
Added Tip: Fruit juice does not have any nutritional value like fruits and vegetables, so better consume raw fruits over juices.
Added Tip: To avoid infertility, both male and female partner should control their sugar intake. Irrespective of trying for conception naturally or through IVF Treatment, dietary habits matter.
All these facts impact either Male Fertility, Female Fertility or both.
So, it’s always advised to control sugar intake and consume a healthy diet, whether or not trying for pregnancy.
Lower blood sugar and higher blood sugar levels affect fertility adversely. Let’s continue with a further read to understand the impact and differences in fertility levels due to fluctuating sugar levels.
In short, we can say that low blood sugar levels significantly alter female fertility and might lead to Female Infertility in extreme situations.
If both the male and female partners have higher blood sugar levels, they might fail to conceive naturally and require Infertility Treatment.
Higher blood sugar also leads to weight gain and several other health issues, so limit your sugar intake.
Well, none can cut down sugar intake completely, but limiting the portions is possible. Your first choice should consume natural sugar, including fruits, dried fruits, and vegetables, whenever you crave sugar intake.
Figs, dates, berries, raisins, and chia seeds are some of the yummy or, say, healthy options to satisfy your sugar cravings.
If you want to go for saturated sugar or sweets, you can consume it in small quantities once or twice a week, and all you need to do is limit the daily intake. Also, if you develop your taste for dark chocolate, it’s a good option.
Added Tip: Do not consume much sugar in tea and coffee.
Parenthood is a blessing, and any efforts made for the same can never be more. Moreover, shifting to a healthier lifestyle is good for overall health and not only to solve infertility issues.
Consider consulting fertility specialists if you are continuously trying for pregnancy and still cannot conceive.
Crysta IVF is the fertility network across India, with doctors having more than two decades of experience and a higher success rate for Infertility Treatment. So, Take a chance before losing hope.
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