WADA Not currently listed on the WADA Prohibited List (2026)
Common side effectsnausea, vomiting, constipation, and loss of appetiteare dose-dependent and often decrease over time as your body adjusts
Vegetables : Garlic, onions, scallions, spinach, kale, arugula, mixed greens, broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant, cucumber, tomatoes (fresh + canned/diced), cherry tomatoes, carrots, celery, bell peppers, fennel, potatoes (baby, red, or Yukon gold), squash, beets, romaine lettuce, dill, parsley, capers, artichokes, peas, olives, lemon, and other citrus Fruits : Apples, pears, oranges, lemons, limes, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, melon, grapes, figs, dates, raisins, cherries, apricots, avocados, pomegranates Healthy fats : Extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, ghee (optional), grapeseed oil, tahini, nut butters (optional), and olives Protein : Chicken thighs or breasts, turkey, salmon, sardines, cod, mackerel, shrimp, scallops, tuna (fresh or canned), eggs Grains : Whole-grain bread, pita bread, brown rice, quinoa, farro, bulgur, barley, orzo, chickpea pasta, whole-wheat pasta, oatmeal, whole-grain toast Dairy and other staples : Greek yogurt, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, feta cheese, milk or milk alternative (if needed), tzatziki, baba ganoush, tahini-yogurt sauce, honey Beans and legumes : Chickpeas, lentils, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, cannellini beans, hummus Nuts and seeds : Almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, cashews, peanuts, chia seeds, sesame seeds Pantry items and seasonings : Salt, pepper, olive oil, oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, crushed red pepper, sesame, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard Optional items : Red wine (for meals), coffee or tea, sparkling water, whole-grain crackers, hummus, and small treats (dark chocolate fits the MedDiet ethos) Your Week-Long Semaglutide and Mediterranean Meal Plan Disclaimer : The following meal plan is an example
116 As previously noted, in a randomized controlled trial in 468 men with infertility and sperm abnormalities, 600 mg NAC in combination with 200 mcg selenium daily improved semen quality, increased testosterone, LH, and inhibin B levels, and decreased FSH levels after 30 weeks
Oxidative stress and prostate cancer Changes in the ratios of androgenic hormones and androgens as well as paracrine/autocrine growth stimulatory factors including insulin growth factor (IGF) binding proteins and growth inhibitory factors, for instance, IGF, nerve growth factor, epidermal growth factor, and transforming growth factor are implicated in abnormal prostatic growth
