- According to experts, 80% of women of childbearing age become pregnant in less than two years.
- The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are confirmed in the prevention of countless chronic pathologies
The Gynecology and Obstetrics Service of the Hospital de Dénia, the Ribera Sanitary Group, has launched a study, together with the University of Alicante, on the benefits of the Mediterranean diet on fertility.
The project, which is called Roma, studies how the Mediterranean Diet -DM- and lifestyle influence reproductive health, both in women and men. According to Dr. Veronica Serrano de la Cruz, Gynecologist at the Dénia Hospital and one of the researchers in this project, "lifestyle is a determinant of general health, but it is also for reproductive health, since it is included in the scientific literature that it positively influences the ovarian reserve, semen quality, the results of Assisted Reproduction Techniques and perinatal results. Our goal is to obtain scientific evidence to prove it.”
At the moment, the 250 patients from the Sterility clinic of the Dénia Health Department who are participating in the research are undergoing an exhaustive anamnesis on their reproductive history, tests to assess the ovarian reserve and seminal quality, they are They are measuring different anthropometric variables, such as weight, height, fat mass, muscle mass, visceral fat and waist-hip ratio, as well as other parameters related to cardiovascular risk such as blood pressure.
In addition, patients have to complete online questionnaires on eating habits, lifestyles and psychological health, prior to the next visit with the sterility service. Upon completion of all tests, participants receive a detailed report on your nutritional and psychological health, after being evaluated by health professionals.
Proven benefits of the Mediterranean diet
La Mediterranean Diet -DM- is characterized by being rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grains and olive oil, and moderate in the consumption of fish, poultry, dairy products and eggs. In addition, it is known for being low in red meat and refined sugars.
This unique combination of foods provides a wide range of essential nutrients, which have protective effects on the heart, prevent chronic diseases and have a positive impact on health. mental health. Now add the Dr. Serrano de la Cruz, «we also have to demonstrate its benefits on fertility, so that we have sufficient scientific evidence to recommend to our patients and their partners: a healthy lifestyle, based on the Mediterranean Diet, to achieve pregnancy and a mother and a healthy newborn.
To the initiative of the Dénia Hospital, the General Hospital of Elche, the IMED Levante Hospital and the Institute of Assisted Reproduction of the Marina Alta -IREMA-.
