title: Nutrition and reproduction: is there evidence to support a "Fertility Diet" to improve mitochondrial function?
abstract: Normal function of mitochondria plays an essential role in enabling reproductive capacity. To date, few studies have investigated the role of promoting mitochondrial health in relation to fertility in humans. Selected nutritional interventions have demonstrated a potential to enhance mitochondrial function, suggesting a promise for future research for fertility treatment. This review summarizes the extant literature and highlights a putative role of particular nutrients in promotion of mitochondrial function, including in vitro, animal and human studies. Strong basis exists to advocate for further investigation of nutritional treatments for infertility patients.
authors: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors: Katherine M
authors: KM
authors: Shaum
authors: Alex J
authors: AJ
authors: Polotsky
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000378:metabolism*; D008928:Mitochondria / Q000502:physiology*; D009752:Nutritional Status / Q000502:physiology*; D009765:Obesity / Q000378:metabolism; D010060:Ovulation / Q000502:physiology
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