Sugary and energy drinks
Free sugars, concentrated caffeine
Evidence level : Probable Industrial beveragesMechanism : Dietary / inflammatory burden
🟡 Several human studies point the same way, with a plausible biological mechanism, but the evidence is not yet conclusive.
- Where it's found
- Sodas, energy drinks, sweetened iced teas, industrial juices.
- Suspected mechanism
- A high load of fast-acting sugars promotes insulin resistance, which is itself linked to ovulation disorders.
- Suggested alternative
- Water or sparkling water with fresh fruit; keep soda as an occasional treat.
- Source
- Nurses' Health Study II; studies on ovulation and glycemic load.
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Including a factor does not mean it causes infertility: it is simply worth monitoring, depending on its level of evidence.
Content last updated: September 14, 2026