Kelly LeVeque: The Fertility Crisis: Why it’s Happening and How to Fix it
Feb 28, 2024
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Kelly LeVeque discusses the fertility crisis, factors like environmental toxins, lifestyle choices, and nutrient intake affecting infertility rates. She emphasizes proactive health measures, optimizing sperm health through nutrition, preconception preparation, and prenatal supplements. The importance of epigenetics, preconception health, and postnatal health for future generations is highlighted, along with recommendations for listeners to engage and seek medical help when necessary.
Avoiding endocrine-disrupting chemicals and toxins can improve fertility and DNA health.
Preconception care focusing on nutrient optimization and toxin reduction enhances fertility outcomes.
Choosing quality prenatal vitamins with essential nutrients is vital for post-pregnancy well-being and the baby's health.
Deep dives
Understanding the Impact of Forever Chemicals on Fertility and DNA
Endocrine disrupting chemicals and forever chemicals can significantly impact fertility and DNA. It has been found that removing these chemicals leads to a decrease in urine excretion of poofus. Making conscious choices to avoid these harmful chemicals can reduce oxidative stress on the body and DNA, crucial for healthy future generations.
The Importance of Preconception Period on Health and Pregnancy
The preconception period plays a vital role in preparing for a healthy pregnancy. Taking inventory of health status through blood tests, optimizing nutrient intake, and reducing exposure to toxic substances can significantly enhance fertility. Addressing nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and protecting DNA integrity can improve overall outcomes.
Optimizing Nutrient Intake and Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnancy
Selecting quality prenatal vitamins with third-party testing, methylated B vitamins, and adequate nutrients like choline, iron, and omega-3 is essential. Poor nutrient status post-pregnancy can lead to postnatal depletion, impacting overall well-being and the health of the baby.
The Role of Epigenetics in Pregnancy and Child Development
Epigenetics plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression during pregnancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and nutrient intake influence the development of the baby's health. Focusing on optimizing health preconception and during pregnancy can positively impact gene expression and future health outcomes.
Navigating Supplementation and Choosing Quality Prenatal Vitamins
Selecting appropriate prenatal vitamins involves considering factors like methylated forms of B vitamins, proper nutrient levels, and absence of artificial additives. Ensuring the right balance of nutrients like choline, iron, and omega-3s supports healthy pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Kelly LeVeque is a holistic nutritionist, celebrity health coach, the best-selling author of Body Love and Body Love Every Day, and most importantly, mom of three little boys. Kelly LeVeque is passionate about the science of human nutrition and is always guided by a practical and optimistic approach to wellness. Kelly helps clients improve their health, achieve goals, and develop sustainable habits to live a healthy and balanced life. Kelly is a regular contributor to numerous health, wellness, and lifestyle publications.
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In this episode we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):
Why we’re seeing an increasing incidence of infertility (4:45 / 3:02)
Environmental toxins and ways to limit exposure (10:04 / 8:21)
Men’s health and fertility (13:02 / 11:19)
Optimizing sperm quality at every age (16:32 / 14:49)
Selecting a prenatal with methylfolate, not folic acid (21:41 / 19:58)