Researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health said: 'We found positive associations between intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and lower fertility, which were consistent after controlling for many other factors, including obesity, caffeine intake, alcohol, smoking, and overall diet quality.'
Lead author Elizabeth Hatch, professor of epidemiology, added: 'Couples planning a pregnancy might consider limiting their consumption of these beverages, especially because they are also related to other adverse health effects.'
About 15% of couples in the States experience infertility. Identifying modifiable risk factors for infertility, including diet, could help couples conceive more quickly and reduce the psychological stress and financial hardship related to fertility treatments.
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