Whey protein during stimulation?

[Kari55]

I have read that taking whey protein or even drinking milk during IVF can help with egg quality? I’m a bit confused as diary is considered as inflammatory food. Has anyone had any experience?

[magda22]

The clinic I'm at at the moment advises drinking 1 litre milk a day! yuk! Not my thing at all. I know what you mean, confusing conflicting dietary advice. I think you have to follow your gut in these things (no pun intended) or go with whoever you like and trust the most, because it seems to be about the opinion of one expert over another. Sorry I cant be more helpful, I'm wondering the same thing!!

[Kari55 in reply to magda22]

Thanks for your reply. Interesting that your clinic recommends to drink milk. I will ask my clinic about this. X

[MofM in reply to magda22]

Hi Magda, does your clinic suggest to drink one litre of milk from the start of the cycle or (how long) before starting it?

I've heard that whole milk is good and that semi-skimmed and skimmed milk are bad, but checking the literature the opinions are mixed :/

[magda22 in reply to MofM]

One liter every day during stimulation! I think it is about protein, one nurse said if you can't stomach the milk, just make up a high protein quota in other ways, but another said its the particular proteins in milk that are useful. I'll try, and see what I can manage, but it's a bit weird for me since I don't normally drink milk, so I'm not going to make myself stick to it. I know other clinics think that is outdated and unnecessary. Make your own call! Xx

[Lamorna80]

My clinic also recommended a litre of milk a day, mainly for its protein content