Mediterranean and western dietary patterns are related to markers of testicular function among healthy men.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

Are there any associations of dietary patterns with semen quality, reproductive hormone levels, and testicular volume, as markers of testicular function?

Summary answer

These results suggest that traditional Mediterranean diets may have a positive impact on male reproductive potential.

What is known already

The Mediterranean diet has been related to lower risk of multiple chronic diseases, but its effects on reproduction potential are unclear.

Study design, size, duration

Cross-sectional sample of 215 male university students recruited from October 2010 to November 2011 in Murcia Region (Spain).

Participants/materials, setting, methods

Two hundred and nine healthy men aged 18-23 years were finally included in this analysis. Diet was assess

SUBMITTER: Cutillas-Tolin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4643528 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature