Intake of Fruits and Vegetables with Low-to-Moderate Pesticide Residues Is Positively Associated with Semen-Quality Parameters among Young Healthy Men [Nutritional Epidemiology]

Conclusions: The consumption of fruit and vegetables with low-to-moderate pesticide residues was positively related to sperm counts in young men unselected by fertility status. This suggests that pesticide residues may modify the beneficial effects of fruit and vegetable intake on semen quality.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - May 1, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Chiu, Y.-H., Gaskins, A. J., Williams, P. L., Mendiola, J., Jorgensen, N., Levine, H., Hauser, R., Swan, S. H., Chavarro, J. E. Tags: Nutritional Epidemiology Source Type: research