Multiple studies have investigated the relationship between diet and endometriosis. There is weak evidence that a healthy diet, with reduced alcohol intake and increased physical activity, is associated with a lower risk of getting endometriosis.[1] A diet high in fruit, particularly citrus fruit, might lower the risk for endometriosis.[2]
How could diet affect endometriosis?
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Research suggests that a healthy diet — characterized by reduced alcohol intake and increased physical activity — may be associated with a lower risk of endometriosis. Additionally, a diet rich in fruits, especially citrus fruits, could further decrease this risk.