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RESEARCH PROJECT:
Dietary Impacts on the Seminal Microbiome
Distinct populations of microorganisms are now known to exist within the testes. Their role in fertility and infertility is uncertain; however, a disturbance in the ‘normal microbiome’ is known to contribute to human disease in other areas of the body such as the gut.
There is evidence that some men are known to have disturbances in the seminal microbiome, which may be associated with impaired sperm function. Dietary intake is known to impact the composition of the gut microbiome, however, the link between dietary intake and the seminal microbiome and in turn, semen quality remains unknown.
The results of this study will enhance our understanding of the relationship between the seminal microbiome and semen health outcomes, and the correlation between the seminal microbiome, diet, and sperm health.