Fertility in Crisis: Exploring the Toxic Threats to Fertility and the Rise in Infertility
Apr 26, 2024
Infertility affects one in six couples, making it a shared concern among partners. The podcast delves into modern environmental factors contributing to this crisis, including diet and toxins. Sugar's impact on hormonal balance and chronic inflammation's role in conception are explored. A Functional Medicine approach is discussed, emphasizing the importance of dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and nutrient testing to support fertility. Listeners gain insights on choosing the right supplements and a step-by-step protocol aimed at enhancing reproductive health.
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Infertility Crisis Factors
Infertility is rising due to modern food systems, toxins, and lifestyle.
Inflammation and hormone imbalances are key drivers, impacting both men and women.
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Diet and Declining Sperm Counts
Diet significantly impacts fertility, especially for women with PCOS.
Men's sperm counts have drastically declined, potentially reaching zero by 2045 if current trends continue.
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Metabolic Dysfunction and Fertility
Metabolic dysfunction, driven by poor diet, affects sex hormones and fertility.
High sugar/starch intake leads to hormonal imbalances in both men and women, impacting testosterone levels and sperm/egg quality.
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Infertility is a significant challenge for many couples, with statistics now showing that one in six couples face difficulties conceiving. What was previously perceived primarily as a woman's issue is now recognized as a shared concern between partners. In today’s episode, we'll explore the factors in our modern environment contributing to this growing problem.
In this episode, we’ll explore what’s driving this infertility epidemic and a step-by-step Functional Medicine protocol for correcting hormonal imbalances and elevating overall health through targeted dietary choices, lifestyle changes, and the strategic use of supplements. Tune in for a comprehensive approach to addressing infertility from the inside out.
In this episode, I discuss:
The fertility crisis (4:03)
Top drivers of the global decline in fertility (7:01)
How sugar can cause hormonal imbalances (7:36)
Chronic inflammation and trouble conceiving (9:46)
The role of the gut microbiome (12:50)
Conventional Medicine fails to get to the root cause of infertility (17:12)
The Functional Medicine approach to infertility (19:33)
The importance of testing and correcting nutrient deficiencies (20:21)
Hormones to test and why (26:59)
Step-by-step protocol to support fertility (34:32)
Choosing the right prenatal supplement (44:59)
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