Place des compléments alimentaires dans la prise en charge de l’infertilité

Abstract

Food supplements are intended to complement the diet by providing nutrients or substances with nutritional or physiological effects, such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, enzymes and other bioactive substances. Their main role is to make up for nutritional deficiencies and improve general well-being. Female and male fertility is influenced by a variety of factors, including hormonal imbalances and reproductive abnormalities. Fertility supplements can contain several components, such as amino acids, vitamins, trace elements and plant extracts. This study examines the impact of dietary supplements on fertility, defining these products, their role, and their composition, while exploring aspects of female and male fertility and their respective causes. A questionnaire of physicians and a survey of pharmacists in the city of Sétif, Algeria, were conducted to assess the use and availability of dietary supplements in fertility management. The study revealed widespread availability and prescription of these products. According to our results, doctors perceive the efficacy of these supplements positively, while pharmacists report variable availability, requiring better regulation.