Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after trying for 12 consecutive months and 6 months for patients above the age of 35. Dealing with infertility can quickly become overwhelming. From the range of treatment options, medications/injections, and the cost of treatments, all of these factors and more can contribute to overall stress and emotional wellbeing during the fertility journey. Still, research has continued to explore additional treatments which can help support pregnancy and reproductive outcomes. The relative success rate of IVF per cycle still rests under 30% on average in Canada (this number may vary depending on number of embryos transferred, age of patient, and previous fertility treatment history). Some of the modifiable risk-factors which can improve fertility and reproductive health include: physical activity, metabolic health and weight, nutrition, lifestyle, and nutraceuticals. A number of studies have now been published and we are now seeing a clearer image of what an optimal diet can look like for patients struggling with infertility. And more importantly, how an evidence-based nutritional and dietary plan may help optimize fertility for patients trying to conceive naturally or with assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). And the numbers did not hold back, in fact, one prospective cohort study following over 18’000 nurses found that following a fertility diet reduced the likelihood of experiencing infertility by 66% due to ovulatory disorders and by 27% for all other causes of infertility! While this is an observational study, the results are significant! This is just one of the 100+ research papers published on this topic. Click here for all the details and to download our Free PDF of the important points from this new research.