Many patients undergoing IVF are extra concerned about their diet – what should I eat? What should I not eat? Some patients are taking protein powder, do I need to take protein powder? Then take you together to explore the mystery of the test tube diet. First, the general principle of diet After entering the IVF ovulation cycle, the diet is multi-element, nutritious and light. For example, milk, eggs, meat, soybeans, wheat and corn, etc., containing a complete variety of essential amino acids, sufficient quantity and appropriate proportion. Some patients need to lower their weight through exercise and proper diet control (but not dieting) in the pre-preparation stage of IVF, and still need to pay attention to controlling energy intake, less sugar and less oil after entering the cycle of ovulation and in the state of pregnancy. Try to maintain the original dietary structure and do not make sudden and drastic adjustments. In short, the diet should be as widely diversified as possible, with high-quality protein food, vegetables and fruits as the main ingredients. Avoid partiality, eat less spicy food, do not drink alcohol and coffee, quit smoking and ban alcohol. Do not contact toxic substances and radiation sources. Second, do I need to eat protein powder? We often hear patients ask, “Director, XXX eat protein powder, you let her eat protein powder, that I need to eat ah? I also bought protein powder”. Protein powder, generally using purified soy protein, or casein, or whey protein, or a combination of these proteins, the composition of the powder, its use is for the lack of protein to supplement protein. For healthy people, as long as they adhere to a normal diet, protein deficiency as such does not usually occur. If the purpose of health care, can be 1 time a day, 10g each time, warm water to drink. Of course, protein, if consumed in excess, is not only a waste, but also harmful to human health. In the process of ovulation induction and after egg retrieval, we will tell some special patients to go on a high protein diet to achieve certain therapeutic purposes by consuming a large amount of protein powder (sometimes up to 20-30g), which is mainly for the patients who have more follicles in the ovaries after ovulation induction. Due to more follicles and higher estrogen levels, these patients are prone to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). The patients with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) may suffer from abdominal distension and ascites due to water and electrolyte metabolism disorders, and in severe cases, blood clots can be formed, which can be life-threatening. However, it is a self-limiting disease, which means that it gets better once you get through the high-risk time period. And a high-protein diet works to help reduce the disease, reduce the ascites, and help get through the high-risk time period. So it’s important for patients during this time period to listen well and eat well. When that time period is passed, they can return to their normal diet and don’t have to continue the high protein diet. And patients who will not develop OHSS do not need to increase the consumption of protein powder. Third, what else do I need to eat? In addition to the above diet, what else do I need to eat? As a pregnant mom, you also need to supplement folic acid. It can effectively prevent neural tube development malformations in newborns. Women who are preparing for pregnancy should take a supplement of 400 micrograms of folic acid per day, and senior pregnant women can take up to 800 micrograms. If you are preparing for pregnancy, it is best to take folic acid supplements as early as possible. Ideally, it should be taken in the 3 months prior to pregnancy and then continued for the next 12 weeks of pregnancy. Although many foods are rich in folic acid, it is difficult to fulfill the requirement by consuming these foods on a daily basis alone. Therefore, it is necessary to take some folic acid supplements every day. Folic acid supplements can be purchased at your local drugstore or healthy eating specialty store. Check the label carefully to ensure that the average daily intake is the required 400 micrograms. It is best to eat something else before taking the supplements as fasting interferes with the absorption of folic acid. Other supplements include vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin D, calcium tablets, coenzyme Q10, choline, inositol, and other medications that are said to be helpful in getting pregnant, but be sure to use them under a doctor’s supervision. Fourth, what should men eat? The basic principles of men’s diet is the same as women, see part one. Particular attention should be paid to prohibit smoking and alcohol oh. In addition, food containing trace elements zinc, selenium more can also be appropriate to increase, such as shellfish, oysters, lean meat, hard cheese, coarse nutritious food, nuts, etc., or to eat some of the high protein zinc-containing health food.