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Caffeine
Though most of us are accustomed to that little
extra ”kick” provided by a few cups of coffee throughout the day,
some doctors now say that excessive caffeine consumption may lead
to delays in conception.
Experts also say that high caffeine intake can affect both male and
female fertility, so it’s best for both partners to keep tabs on
how much coffee, tea, cola and chocolate they consume during
infertility treatment. In addition to the potential impact on
fertility, caffeine can impair your body’s absorption of iron and
calcium, upset your stomach, lead to anxiety and keep you from
getting the sleep you need.
As a rule of thumb, men and women who are trying to conceive
should limit their individual caffeine consumption to about 300 mg
per day, the equivalent of three cups of coffee. Caffeine doesn’t
just mean normal coffee; it’s also an ingredient in brewed, iced
and instant teas; dark and milk chocolates; chocolate milk; regular
and diet colas. And “decaffeinated” doesn’t necessarily mean
"caffeine-free.” A cup of decaf coffee has about 5 mg of
caffeine.
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