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Association Between Dietary Polyphenol Intake and Semen Quality: Insights from the FERTINUTS Study.

Hamza Mostafa, Javier Mateu-Fabregat, Asmae Benchohra, Nil Novau-Ferré, Laura Panisello, Mònica Bulló

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Hamza MostafaNutrition and Metabolic Health Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43201 Reus, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-4319-9542
Javier Mateu-FabregatNutrition and Metabolic Health Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43201 Reus, Spain.ORCID 0009-0002-1628-0118
Asmae BenchohraNutrition and Metabolic Health Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43201 Reus, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-2770-9429
Nil Novau-FerréNutrition and Metabolic Health Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43201 Reus, Spain.ORCID 0009-0008-7229-7540
Laura PaniselloNutrition and Metabolic Health Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43201 Reus, Spain.ORCID 0009-0006-2943-3450
Mònica BullóNutrition and Metabolic Health Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Rovira i Virgili University (URV), 43201 Reus, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-0218-7046

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Department de Recerca i Universitats de la Generalitat de Catalunya 2021 SGR 00213Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) FI23/00268Research Staff in Training (PIPF) grant by Rovira i Virgili University 2024PMF-PIPF-01Secretaria d'Universitats i Recerca del Departament de Recerca i Universitats de la Generalitat de Catalunya i del Fons Social Europeu Plus 2023 FISDU 00387The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) 2015 INC Research Grant (PV15110S)
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objectivesLow semen quality and male infertility are critical global health issues. Emerging research highlights that nutritional factors could play a significant role in determining reproductive outcomes. Understanding and optimizing these dietary influences, including the role of polyphenols, is crucial for developing targeted strategies to improve male fertility. We aimed to explore the relationship between the intake of different classes of polyphenols and semen quality indicators in a cohort of healthy young males.

methodsThis is a secondary analysis involving 106 male individuals, aged 18-35 years, from the FERTINUTS trial. Dietary intake was assessed using 3-day dietary records, and semen quality parameters were analyzed. Multivariable linear regression analysis was employed to evaluate the associations between dietary polyphenol consumption and semen quality indicators.

resultsOur findings revealed both positive and negative associations between polyphenol consumption and sperm morphology parameters. A higher intake of total polyphenols was associated with a lower percentage of abnormalities in sperm heads but a higher rate of abnormalities in the principal piece. Similar results were observed for lignan and flavonoid intake. Additionally, a higher intake of flavonoids was also associated with a greater percentage of normal sperm forms. In contrast, a higher dietary intake of stilbenes was associated with a higher percentage of combined abnormalities.

conclusionsHigher intake of polyphenols, particularly flavonoids and lignans, was associated with improved sperm head morphology but also with increased tail abnormalities, although no associations with motility or vitality were observed. These results suggest that specific polyphenol classes may have both beneficial and adverse effects on sperm structure, warranting consideration of compound type and dosage in dietary recommendations. Further studies are needed to determine whether these morphological changes impact fertilization outcomes and reproductive potential.

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DietPolyphenolsSemen AnalysisSpermatozoaAdolescentAdultFlavonoidsHumansInfertility, MaleMaleSperm MotilityYoung AdultFlavonoidsPolyphenolsmale infertilitynutritionpolyphenolsemen quality

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