Proteins increase the efficiency of IVF
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- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:04
At least, so say the scientists from the
The Researchers asked 120 women undergoing IVF to keep a three-day nutritional journal before they had an embryo transfer. Those patients whose daily ration consisted of protein for more than 25%, and whose daily carbohydrate intake was less than 40%, had the pregnancy rate four times higher than those who took primarily carbohydrates. There were no differences in body mass index (a measure of weight relative to height) between the two groups.
This data allowed scientists to suggest that increase in the effectiveness of IVF can be associated with certain components of nutrition of a woman.
However, experts urge women to "not pounce" on protein-rich food in the hope of getting pregnant immediately. Dr. Kathy Hoeger, director of the
Personally, I agree with Dr. Hoeger. Still, the study based on the results of only 120 women, is hardly representative. Especially because far more extensive research on the topic of women's health exists, during which almost the opposite results were received. I'm talking about one of the largest and longest studies in the
Despite regular researches, in general, the impact of certain foods on the effectiveness of IVF isn’t studied well enough, and no one can say exactly how many percents of fat or of carbohydrates will affect the outcome of the procedure and whether it will affect it at all. Let’s not forget that every body is unique, and the best diet for you personally should be approved by your doctor.