Periconceptional ultra-processed food consumption in women and men, fertility, and early embryonic development - PubMed
6 hours ago
- #ultra-processed foods
- #embryonic development
- #fertility
- Higher maternal ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is linked to smaller embryonic growth and yolk sac volume.
- Higher paternal UPF consumption is associated with reduced fertility.
- The study involved 831 women and 651 male partners, assessing dietary intake via a food frequency questionnaire.
- Maternal UPF intake was not associated with fertility outcomes but affected early embryonic development.
- Paternal UPF intake was linked to decreased fecundability and increased subfertility risk.
- The study highlights the importance of UPF intake in preconception and early pregnancy diets for reproductive outcomes.
- Funding was provided by various organizations including the Erasmus Medical Center and the European Union.