The association between animal flesh foods consumption and semen parameters among infertile Iranian men: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have demonstrated the association between dietary patterns and semen quality indicators, but research on the possible association between animal flesh foods consumption and semen quality is limited. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the association between animal flesh foods consumption with semen quality.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, 400 newly-identified (< 6 months) infertile men, as diagnosed by an andrologist, were recruited into the study. Dietary intake was assessed by using a semiquantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire. The total meat consumption was defined as the sum of red meat, poultry, fresh fish, canned fish, processed meats, and organ meats in the diet. A linear mixed model was used to assess the relation

SUBMITTER: Ghiasvand R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7541170 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature