An Update- The Role of Nutrients Crucial in the Infertility of Couples- New Insights for the Effects of Iodine, Selenium, Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Magnesium

Abstract

Infertility is a global public health issue that affects more 186 million people worldwide and remains a woman's social burden, although male infertility contributes to more than half of all causes of global childlessness. Factors as the age, obesity, weight, insulin resistance, psychological stress, toxins, infections, environmental and occupational exposures, electromagnetic pollution and nutritional deficiency can have effects on fertility. Nutrients that are crucial in successful fecundity include: iodine, selenium, omega 3 fatty acids and magnesium. Unfortunately, the importance of these supplements in fertility are not known or forgotten by most doctors, principally fertility specialists. Thus, this mini-review's objective is to elucidate the efficacious role provide by iodine, selenium, omega 3 fatty acids and magnesium in fecundity.