Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark The Preconception Bible For Men and Women | Ann Shippy, MD
Nov 11, 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Ann Shippy, a board-certified functional medicine physician and founder of Every Life Well, shares her expertise on preconception health. She discusses how both partners' health impacts fertility and sheds light on the importance of the microbiome. Dr. Shippy emphasizes the influence of toxins on multiple generations and offers practical advice for a low-inflammation lifestyle. From dietary changes to key supplements, she reveals how couples can optimize their chances of conception—along with common pitfalls to avoid.
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Preconception Shapes Future Generations
- Preconception health shapes a baby's lifelong epigenetics and can affect multiple generations.
- Environmental toxins like plastics, phthalates, and pesticides can alter gene expression and future fertility.
Start With A Clean Diet
- Eat clean, nutrient-dense food and consider gluten-free and dairy-free to lower inflammation.
- Prioritize organic vegetables, quality proteins, and eliminate obvious toxin sources like plastics and packaged foods.
Men: Clean Diet Improves Sperm Fast
- Men should eat whole natural foods and avoid highly processed foods for at least three weeks to improve sperm quality.
- Aim for three to twelve months of lifestyle optimization for maximal sperm improvement, including exercise and detox.
