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Dr. Priti Gupta, Consultant Fertility and IVF, First Step IVF Clinic gives her inputs on the role of low carbs in increasing the fertility.
-High Carb Diet-Effect on Fertility
Various researches suggest that a low-carb diet can increase the chances of success by 5 times. High levels of carbohydrates, especially, refined carbs, affect the metabolic system of the body and can fuel obesity, which in itself reduces fertility.
"The couples trying to conceive should look closely at their diets as there is a strong evidence that diet plays an important role in conception and the egg quality; women, in particular, should cut back on carbohydrates," said Gupta.
Convenience food such as processed meats, canned products, frozen foods, bakery products, snacks etc. are high in carbohydrates and affect the reproductive system in women and reduces the quality of the eggs. Apart from this, high carbs can result in-
-Poor metabolic health that can cause inflammation in the body and damage the mitochondria, affecting the quality of the egg.
-High carb diet can damage the DNA in the sperm and its mobility, morphology or the shape of the sperm and the number of sperm produced.
Boost Fertility with Low Carb Diets
Various scientific studies conclude that there is a 78% higher risk of developing ovulatory infertility in women who consume more carbs than those who follow a low carb diet.
Women with PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) should consume low carb diets as it helps in reducing the hormone levels of insulin, testosterone- that play an important role in fertility.
"Women who are trying to conceive through assisted reproductive technologies like IVF should pay special attention to their diets. Those who eat low carb diets have few instances of ovulatory infertility. Therefore, foods rich in fiber, low in the glycemic index should be selected. Also, not only one should focus on consuming low carb diet but selecting good carbs to nourish your body and maintain the right hormone levels to increase the chances of fertility," Gupta added.