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In a number of lower organisms and seasonal breeders, availability of food is a key determinant in shaping the time for reproduction and fertility. Therefore, food and nutrition strongly affect fertility, even in nonseasonal breeders. Eating a balanced diet is the key to good overall health. Food habits and their inherent components vary greatly across the globe. Making nutritious food a part of the regular diet can ameliorate health and upkeep fertility. Deficiency of nutrients and antioxidants can decrease fertility as various reports have supported the role of antioxidants in fertility. This chapter provides a comprehensive coverage of dietary elements that provide essential nutrients, cofactors, and antioxidants for the maintenance of good reproductive potential and fertility and improve prophylaxis against infertility.

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The authors would like to thank the Indian Council of Medical Research (Ref. No. 5/10/FR/5/2012-RHN) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India, for financial help.

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Bhagwati, S., Singh, R. (2017). Food, Nutrition, and Male Fertility. In: SINGH, R., Singh, K. (eds) Male Infertility: Understanding, Causes and Treatment. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4017-7_20

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