A preconception cohort study of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and semen quality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dietary factors, including high sugar intake, may have adverse effects on male reproduction. Studies of the association between sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake and semen quality have reported inconsistent results.

Objective

We estimated the effects of SSB consumption on semen quality in a North American preconception cohort study.

Methods

We analyzed baseline data from 690 males (n = 1,247 samples) participating in Pregnancy Study Online (PRESTO) during 2015-2022. Participants aged ≥21 years completed a baseline questionnaire on which they reported information about intake of SSBs, including sodas, energy drinks, sports drinks, and fruit juices. After enrollment, we invited U.S. participants to a semen testing substudy, in which they collected and ana

SUBMITTER: Joseph MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11380042 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature