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What diet to follow in IVF treatment

Diet to avoid during IVF treatment

Raw eggs

Food products, like mayonnaise, biscuit cream, and salad dressing, include raw eggs and, therefore, should be avoided. Virus salmonella is present in raw eggs and can cause food poisoning. As a result, it is advisable to avoid eating raw eggs.

Artificial sweeteners

Women who are trying to conceive or are pregnant should avoid foods containing artificial sweeteners, such as saccharine. It is also harmful to your health in its natural form, and IVF success rates are lower when saccharin-based sweeteners are used. After consulting with the expert, as a safe alternative, you may consume sucralose-based sweeteners or any natural sweetening syrup instead.

 

Food containing refined sugar

Food high in refined sugar does make you feel good and gives a sugar rush, but it also puts pressure on the liver to create more insulin to keep the sugar level in check. The pressure on the body’s organs starts to intervene with our fertility.

 

Alcohol

According to research, excessive alcohol intake can have a negative impact on fertility, and it is the most common cause of abnormal ovulation in women. Alcohol not only impacts the health of eggs, but it also affects the fetus development.

Smoking

Smoking is not only harmful to your lungs, but can also affect your fertility. As a result, one should consider quitting smoking before and during IVF treatment.

Seafood

Seafood is high in protein and vital fatty acids, but eating it raw or half-cooked can lead to infection. Furthermore, seafood is high in mercury, which interferes with the development of the foetus and can lead to birth problems.

 

Caffeine

It is recommended to avoid caffeine while trying to conceive, and it may affect women and lead to a higher risk of miscarriage and low birth weight.

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