Fertility

Research reveals potential role of microbiome in fertility

22-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

The dominance of bacteria Lactobacillus spp. in the female reproductive tract is associated with improved pregnancy outcomes while vaginal and endometrial dysbiosis may reduce the chances of successful embryonic implantation, according to a new review.

Study: 66% of women seeking infertility treatment use herbal supplements

17-Apr-2023

The majority of reproductive-aged women at an academic infertility practice had used supplements in the past, and over half were currently using supplements or herbal medicines, says a new study.

L. salivarius probiotic modulates vaginal microbiome to improve fertility, research concludes

17-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Administration of the probiotic L. salivarius CECT 30632 for six months led to modulation of the vaginal microbiome and improved fertility health, according to a study involving 74 women.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Joni Hanson Davis, CEO & founder of Beli

16-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

After a successful career leading Fortune 500 companies and tech startups to IPO, Joni Hanson Davis founded a femtech company to address the growing infertility crisis with Beli prenatal vitamins for him and her.

Review: Time to break male infertility taboo and enhance nutrition guidelines

26-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Male fertility is declining, and despite knowledge that this is impacted by nutrition, lifestyle advice rarely reaches beyond the realms of weight, alcohol, smoking and drugs. A newly published review looks into why this subject is taboo and what supplements...

NutraWomen Wednesday: Ayla Barmmer, founder & CEO of FullWell

14-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Ayla Barmmer is a registered dietitian nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner who specializes in the fertility space. After two decades of providing in-depth education to fellow practitioners on family health issues and working on thousands...

Kerry recognized for innovation, science behind Carinositol Fertility

04-Aug-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The company said the product’s science and X factor are what tipped the scale.

Trials continue to support benefits of novel probiotics for fertility and premature babies

07-Jun-2022 By Asia Sherman

Novel probiotic products Fertibiome and Neobiome improve fertility in couples and gut health in premature babies, according to research developed jointly by Spanish pharmaceutical company Zinereo Pharma and R&D firm Probisearch.

Researchers devise scoring system for male fertility supplements

18-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Italian researchers have come up with a scoring system for supplements aimed at improving male fertility. Their analysis shows among the many ingredients used in such supplements, folic acid, inositol and NAC seemed the most promising.

Study: Fenugreek supplement improves fertility and mental alertness in men

13-Dec-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New research has concluded that the Fenugreek supplement 'Furosap' is effective in improving testosterone levels, cardiovascular health, healthy sperm profile, and mental alertness in men.

Research: Trace minerals could predict fertility treatment success

29-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Trace mineral concentrations are related to ovarian egg quality and growth and affect outcomes for women undergoing assisted reproductive interventions, according to a new study.

Five firms swept up in FDA/FTC fertility claims enforcement action

27-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

FDA and FTC have warned five companies selling dietary supplements over claims their products could help consumers with infertility and pregnancy problems.

NutraCast Podcast: Dr. Ivan Petyaev on female fertility support

06-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

About 28 million women around the world encounter fertility problems every year. Micronutrient status is one risk factor that may have a major impact on female fertility.

Vitamin D and tea compound proves useful in aiding reproductive health

21-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Vitamin D and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may impact on female reproductive health, researchers say as the combination could prove effective in managing benign tumours found in the uterus.

Antioxidant supplements do not improve male fertility, claim researchers

03-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Antioxidant supplements do not improve semen quality among men with infertility, according to a new study claiming to be the largest randomised, placebo-controlled trial to examine the effects of antioxidants on male fertility without additional assisted...

Western diet associated with lower sperm quality: Study

24-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

When it comes to fertility, more attention should be paid to the diets of men, according to a report.

Study links low fat diet to decreased testosterone in men

13-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In many cases, weight loss may be the key to help increase testosterone levels. However, a new study found that a low-fat diet may be associated with a reduction in testosterone.

New study links lycopene to improvements in quality sperm

10-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

A new discovery could transform the way male infertility is treated in the future.

Paper on history of herbal fertility aids points to need for further research, expert says

24-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A new study looks at historical herbal fertility treatments used in North America as a way to shed light on what might be worth further research today, as well as elucidate what herbs women are already using behind the scenes.

Soy isoflavone may damage fertility, finds new research

22-Jun-2005

The soy component genistein, one of the isoflavones seeing
increasing sales in the health food market, could damage human
sperm, a UK researcher will reveal today, writes Dominique
Patton.

L-carnitine supplement may help infertile men

09-Jul-2004

The widely-used dietary supplement, L-carnitine when combined with
L-acetyl-carnitine, a related chemical, may improve sperm motility
in men with fertility problems, according to new research by
scientists at the University of Rome.

Khat leaves may hold natural fertility booster

29-Jun-2004

A chemical that occurs naturally in the leaves of an African plant
could boost men's fertility, UK researchers told the European
Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology's annual
conference yesterday.

Seafood benefits hurt by mercury contamination

26-Sep-2002

Eating too much seafood, which can contain high levels of the toxic
substance mercury, could be linked to an increased risk of
infertility in men and women, researchers said this week.

Super antioxidant is natural fertility treatment

23-Sep-2002

Natural Health Sciences, the makers of the natural antioxidant
Pycnogenol, said that new research shows the supplement to be an
effective fertility treatment in men.

Oestrogens from soy could aid fertility - and damage it

03-Jul-2002

Environmental oestrogens such as those found in soy or hops could
have a positive short-term effect on sperm fertility - and a
potentially damaging one in the long term.