Episode 336: Ketosis and Nutrient Needs for Optimizing Fertility

Can keto support fertility? What are nutrients of focus when trying to conceive? How does stress, toxicity, and insulin resistance impact fertility? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more in this important episode for all who are thinking about conception or trying to conceive!

 

In this episode we discuss the role of the ketogenic diet in supporting fertility and explore the various mechanisms that support conception. We also discuss superfoods and supplement support to aid in egg health and optimizing fertility. Learn about supporting uterine lining health, how stress can be detrimental to your hormones, and why antioxidants are essential for egg and sperm health. 

 

Also in this episode: 

• Wellness in Wimberley Workshop - May 20-21st 
• Women’s Wellness Webinar 4/12 
• What causes infertility?
• The Stress Hormonal Imbalance Connection
• Labs for fertility
  • LH, FSH
  • Prolactin
  • DHEA-s
  • ACTH
  • Estrogen 
  • Progesterone
  • Neurohormone Complete Plus 
  • Episode 139 The Pregnenolone Steal
• How Toxicity Influences Fertility
  • Episode 326 Testosterone Decline 
  • Episode 116 Endocrine Disruptors 
  • Episode 233 Estrogen Dominance 
  • 10 Day Real Food Detox
• Uterine Lining Health
  • Inflammazyme 6-8/day
  • Episode 265 Uterine Health: Endometriosis and Adenomyosis and beyond
• The Importance of Antioxidants in Fertility
  • Episode 246 Mitochondria and CoQ10
  • CoQ10 Complex 200-600mg daily (1-3 capsules of 200mg)
  • Cellular Antiox 2 capsules twice daily 
  • MethylComplete 1 twice daily
• The Mental and Emotional Toll of Infertility
  • Calm and Clear
• How Ketosis Can Improve Fertility
• Insulin Resistance
  • Effect of metformin on insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion in female obese patients with normal glucose tolerance
• Keto and Leptin
  • Episode 146 Keto as a Hormetic Stressor and All About Leptin
• Keto and DHEA
  • Relax and Regulate 1-2 scoops daily
• Troubleshooting ketone production
  • Boost and Burn
  • Berberine Boost
• Keto Superfoods for Fertility
  • Episode 237 Mediterranean Keto
  • ARCHIVE Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program

 

Sponsors for this episode:

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