Diet and Nutrition in Gynecological Disorders: A Focus on Clinical Studies.

ABSTRACT: A healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet play a paramount role in promoting and maintaining homeostatic functions and preventing an array of chronic and debilitating diseases. Based upon observational and epidemiological investigations, it is clear that nutritional factors and dietary habits play a significant role in gynecological disease development, including uterine leiomyoma, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, and gynecological malignancies. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables, Mediterranean diets, green tea, vitamin D, and plant-derived natural compounds may have a long-term positive impact on gynecological diseases, while fats, red meat, alcohol, and coffee may contribute to their development. Data regarding the association between dietary habits and gynecological disorders ar

SUBMITTER: Afrin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8224039 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature