Healthy Foods That Enhance Your Odds of Conception | Dr Rama Hospital & Ruchi Test Tube Baby Centre

Healthy Foods That Enhance Your Odds of Conception | Dr Rama Hospital & Ruchi Test Tube Baby Centre

Fertility and diet are hot topics—and fertility-related foods are part of that craze. But can eating certain foods really boost your fertility.

While there is no specific food or fertility diet that will magically boost your chances of conception, a nutritious and well-balanced diet can certainly help support overall health, including reproductive health, in both men and women.

It's important to note that food choices do not play a role in certain serious conditions that cause infertility in women and men. If, for example, the fallopian tubes are blocked, preventing sperm from reaching an egg, dietary changes won't remove the blockage and open the tubes.

                                                      Sunflower Seeds

Roasted, unsalted sunflower seed kernels are rich in vitamin E, an essential nutrient shown to boost sperm count and sperm motility in some people. In addition, sunflower seeds are jam-packed with folate and selenium, which are important for both male and female fertility

Sunflower seeds are also a good source of omega-6 fatty acids and contain small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids as mentioned by the expert Dr Rama Sofat.

                                                    Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits some oft he best sources for vitamin C. Grapefruits and oranges contain the polyamine putrescine, which some animal research has associated with the potential to improve egg and semen health

Full-Fat Dairy

Pastured dairy is a great choice for fertility and pregnancy for those who can tolerate it. Dairy is rich in saturated fat, which is especially beneficial for fertility. It's also a good source of the fat-soluble vitamins including vitamins A, E, D, K, and K2. As mentioned by the expert Dr Rama Sofat dairy rich diet should be consumed if you are planning to conceive. 

 Beans and Lentils

Beans and lentils are an excellent source of fiber and folate, both of which are crucial to maintaining a healthy hormonal balance. Lentils also contain high levels of the polyamine spermidine, which may help sperm fertilize the egg. Lentils and beans are also high in protein, which can help promote healthier ovulation.

Asparagus

Asparagus is a nutrient-packed superfood. It’s low in calories, will fill you up, and gives you a boost of fertility vital nutrients. 

Egg Yolks

Egg yolks supply almost all of the egg's iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12. They also contain 100% of the egg's vitamin A. Egg yolks from pasture-raised chickens are also extremely rich infertility-boosting omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and vitamin K2. Egg yolks are really good