Dietary patterns and semen quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

摘要: A number of studies have examined the association between dietary patterns and semen quality, but findings been inconclusive. Herein, we conducted a systematic review meta-analysis observational to assess quality. PubMed, Cochrane library, Science direct, Scopus, Google Scholar, ISI web science databases were searched up August 2016 for assessing common sperm quality markers. Data pooled by generic inverse variance method with random effects expressed as mean differences 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Heterogeneity was assessed (Cochrane Q-statistic) quantified (I2 -statistic). The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale study Six eligible studies, involving 8207 participants, included in our meta-analysis. difference concentration healthy pattern versus unhealthy intake difference: 0.66; CI, 0.305-1.016; p < 0.001. In comparison those who had highest adherence pattern, individuals lowest significantly lower level concentration. However, no significant seen eating other Healthy seems be associated elevated level. Further longitudinal are needed clarify this relationship.