Even 'Minimal' Portion Of Ultra-processed Foods Sabotage Male Fertility And Metabolism

Even 'Minimal' Portion Of Ultra-processed Foods Sabotage Male Fertility And Metabolism

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Updated Sep 2, 2025 | 06:00 PM IST

SummaryEven small amounts of ultra-processed foods can disrupt male fertility and metabolism, causing weight gain, hormonal imbalance, and reduced sperm quality, independent of calorie intake. UPFs not only are nutritionally poorer but also usually contaminated with chemical substances such as phthalates, which have a disrupting effect on hormones and decline in sperm motility.

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