Licorice may lower sex hormone production, reduce fertility

A preliminary study found that a compound in licorice called isoliquiritigenin reduced the production of sex hormones in ovarian follicles of mice.

Eating a balanced portion of protein-rich foods such as red meat, seafood and nuts could improve fertility in women

Research at the University of Adelaide identified a link between a natural antioxidant called ‘selenium’ found in high-protein foods, and healthy ovarian follicles responsible for egg production in…