NCT01346631

The Paleolithic Diet and Male Factor Infertility

The Impact of a Paleolithic Diet on Sperm Parameters for Men Suffering From Male Infertility

• Status: Withdrawn
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 0 (actual)
• Sponsor: HaEmek Medical Center, Israel · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 18 Months
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Prospective studies concerning diet and male fertility are lacking. Observational studies suggest that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and meats may be associated with higher sperm counts. The investigators wanted to see if a "paleolithic diet" consisting of meat, fish, fruits vegetables and nuts and lacking grains, legumes and dairy products can improve sperm counts.

Conditions

• Male Infertility

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	paleolithic diet	The diet consists of unlimited quantities of meat and fish, fruits and vegetables, eggs, nuts and water. Foods to be avoided include grains, wheat products, legumes, soy, potatoes and corn, rice, legumes, processed meats, soft drinks, dairy products and sugar. Allowed in moderation include coffee, alcohol,cooking oil, honey, salt, dried fruit.

Timeline

• Start date: 2011-05-01
• Primary completion: 2012-05-01
• Completion: 2012-05-01
• First posted: 2011-05-03
• Last updated: 2015-06-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Israel