There is growing talk of chronic low-grade inflammation: a silent state of “alert” in the body that doesn’t cause acute symptoms but, over time, interferes with many systems – including the reproductive one. It can disturb ovulation, worsen egg quality, and make the uterine environment less welcoming for implantation.
Where does it come from? The most common sources are a diet high in sugar and ultra-processed foods, excess visceral fat, chronic stress, insufficient sleep, and a sedentary lifestyle. Conditions such as PMOS, endometriosis, and insulin resistance all have an inflammatory component.
What can a nutritionist look for? First of all, indirect signals: persistent bloating, chronic fatigue, difficulty losing weight, certain blood values (such as CRP, elevated ferritin without deficiency, blood glucose and insulin). Then habits: how much vegetables and fish you actually eat, how many meals are “real” and how many are improvised.
The strategy mirrors the problem: a Mediterranean pattern rich in antioxidants and omega-3, stable blood sugar, a well-cared-for gut, regular sleep and movement. There is no miraculous “anti-inflammatory diet”: there is an eating style that, day after day, turns down the background noise and leaves the body free to focus on fertility.
