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David Evans
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Showing posts with label Vegetarianism and Infertility. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vegetarianism and Infertility. Show all posts
Published in Environ Health Perspect. 2008 Aug;116(8):1071-6.
Maternal and gestational risk factors for hypospadias.
Akre O, Boyd HA, Ahlgren M, Wilbrand K, Westergaard T, Hjalgrim H, Nordenskjöld A, Ekbom A, Melbye M.
Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. olof.akre@ki.se
This post includes a synopsis of a study published in the British Journal of Urology international 2000 Jan;85(1):107-13 and a recipe for mustard, rosemary crusted pork loin.
Study title and authors: A maternal vegetarian diet in pregnancy is associated with hypospadias. The ALSPAC Study Team. Avon Longitudinal Study of Pregnancy and Childhood.
North K, Golding J.
Unit of Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, Division of Child Health, University of Bristol, UK.
Hypospadias is a problem affecting a boy's penis. It is a combination of three separate problems: the hole through which urine passes (meatus) is not at the tip of the penis, the foreskin is gathered at the back of the penis with none at the front and the penis may be bent when stiff.
The objective of the study was to investigate the possible role of the maternal diet, particularly vegetarianism and consumption of phytoestrogens (soy products), in the origin of hypospadias, which is reported to be increasing in prevalence. The study included 7,928 boys.
North found that mothers who were vegetarian in pregnancy had a 4.99-fold increased risk of giving birth to a boy with hypospadias, compared with omnivores.
◦3 T EACH prepared horseradish, mayo & Dijon mustard
◦1 t black pepper
◦2 sweet potatoes
◦2 tart apples, diced
◦3 T coconut oil, melted
◦1 orange, zested & juiced
◦1 t cinnamon
◦1/2 t nutmeg
Method:
In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, mayo, mustard & horsy– mix until combined. Put 1/2 the sauce in a plastic storage bag and add the pork. Marinate in the fridge until ready to cook. Grill or bake the pork until it’s internal temp is a bit below 165F. Don’t overcook or it will for sure be dry as a bone. Let the loin rest for a couple minutes, then slice and top with the reserved mustard sauce.
For the Sweets & Apples:
In a bowl combine all ingredients and mix well. Transfer to a baking sheet (make sure to add all the juices) and roast until the juices have turned syrupy and the potatoes have cooked through, about 20-30 minutes at 400F.
This post includes a synopsis of a paper published in Nutrition 2011 Feb 23 and a recipe for pepper crusted steak salad.
Study title and authors: Hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction associated with soy product consumption.
Siepmann T, Roofeh J, Kiefer FW, Edelson DG.
Center for Autonomic and Peripheral Nerve Disorders, Beth Israel Medical Deaconess Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Siepmann presents the case of a 19-y-old type 1 diabetic but otherwise healthy man with sudden onset of loss of libido and erectile dysfunction after the ingestion of large quantities of soy-based products in a vegan-style diet. Blood levels of free and total testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) were taken at the initial presentation for examination and continuously monitored up to 2 y after discontinuation of the vegan diet. Blood concentrations of free and total testosterone were initially decreased, whereas DHEA was increased. These parameters normalized within 1 y after cessation of the vegan diet. Normalization of testosterone and DHEA levels was paralleled by a constant improvement of symptoms; full sexual function was regained 1 y after cessation of the vegan diet. This case indicates that soy product consumption is related to hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction.
◦3 T olive oil
◦1 onion, sliced as thinly as possible
◦2 c shitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
◦1 T butter
◦2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
◦3 green onions, sliced
◦3 oz. raw blue cheese
Method:
For the Steak:
Place the ground pepper on a plate and lay each side of the steak in the pepper. The harder you press the steak into the pepper, the more pepper will stick; therefore, the spicier the steak. Grill or saute the steak to your likeness. Once the steak has rested for at LEAST 5 minutes, slice it thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
For the Onions & Mushrooms:
Place 3T oil in a saute pan and turn the heat on medium-low. The secret to caramelized onions is patience–which I have very little of. Once the oil is warm, throw in the onions and toss around to get everyone coated. You don’t need to constantly stir the onions, but keep an eye on them and toss them around the pan every once in a while. You will eventually see the color start to change from white to yellow to gold. If the onions start to brown, you either have too little oil in the pan or the heat is too high–fix accordingly. The total process will take about 20 minutes. Be patient; or don’t be, and take the onions off the heat early–the result will still be sweet & tasty.
Once the onions are out, melt 2T butter in the pan and crank the heat to medium high. Toss in the mushrooms and let them saute for about 10 minutes. Make sure to scrape up all the onion bits that were left on the bottom of the pan.
Assembling the Salad:
While the onions are sauteing, chop, wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Place in a bowl, along with the green onions and some blue cheese crumbles, if you’re using it. Add the onions and mushrooms and top with the sliced steak.
For the Dressing:
2T whole grain dijon mustard
4T red wine vinegar
6T olive oil
S & P
Place all the ingredients in a container with a screw top lid or into a bowl and shake/whisk the heck out of it until it comes together. Pour on top of the salad.
Howie found that levels of testosterone and estradiol-17 beta (which is vital for reproductive and sexual functioning) were significantly lower in vegetarians than in omnivores.
Additionally, the levels of testosterone and estradiol-17 beta of the men were lower in those who ate the most fibre.
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through which urine passes (meatus) is not at the tip of the penis, the foreskin is gathered at the back of the penis with none at the front and the penis may be bent when stiff.
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