When most people buy supplements, they’re concerned about the type of supplement they are getting. But the only way to really know what you’re buying is to thoroughly read the supplement facts label.
Read MoreTopics: Dietary Supplements, Nutrition, Seeking Health Supplements, Supplement Facts, Supplement labels
Conventional prenatal advice says that pregnant women need folic acid supplementation to prevent birth defects. But this actually misses a key aspect about folic acid: it’s not methylated or active. The body must go through several conversion steps to make it usable.
Read MoreTopics: Dietary Supplements, Folate, Folic Acid, MTHFR, Pregnancy
Most men would rather not think about fertility. Yet understanding it is precisely what can help you know when something isn’t right.
Read MoreTopics: Dietary Supplements, Fertility, Infertility, Male Fertility, Men's Health, Miscarriage, Preconception, Prenatal, Prenatal Vitamins, Seeking Health Supplements, Trying to Conceive (TTC)
PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is a female metabolic condition. It was initially named because cysts in the ovaries were found. However, you don’t have to have cysts to be diagnosed with PCOS. The primary symptoms of PCOS are insulin resistance and hormonal imbalance. These can result in problems conceiving, weight gain, acne, and other mood changes.
Read MoreTopics: Dietary Supplements, Fertility, Lifestyle, Nutrition, PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Preconception, Prenatal, Trying to Conceive (TTC)
More than 13 million Americans of reproductive age are impacted by fertility issues. That’s 9 percent of men and 12 percent of women in that age group. (1, 2)
Read MoreTopics: Fertility, Fertility Supplements, Infertility, MTHFR, Preconception, Prenatal, Seeking Health Supplements, Trying to Conceive (TTC)
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Do you get at least seven hours of sleep per night? Consistently? The National Sleep Foundation and American Academy of Sleep Medicine agree that’s how much you need. Seven hours of sleep per night supports optimal health and wellbeing. (1)
Read MoreTopics: Biochemistry, Dietary Supplements, Dirty Genes, Genetic Testing, Genetics, Seeking Health Supplements, Sleep, StrateGene
Many people want to know the exact fertility diet they should follow to maximize their chances of getting pregnant.
Read MoreTopics: Diet, Dietary Supplements, Dirty Genes, Fertility, Fertility Diet, Folate, Folic Acid, Health Tips, histamine, Methylation, Nutrition, Preconception, Pregnancy, Trying to Conceive (TTC)
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The side effects of consuming folic acid are not well known.
Lab research shows us the many negative effects folic acid has on enzymes. We are now beginning to realize the repercussions it can have for human consumption as well. Ironically, consuming folic acid might lead to an actual folate deficiency!
Read MoreTopics: 5-MTHF, DHFR, Dietary Supplements, Folate, Folic Acid, Folinic Acid, L-Methylfolate, Methylfolate, MTHFR, Side Effects
Fertility rates in the U.S. are on a steep decline. While there are many factors at play, the fact that more women are becoming mothers at an older age may play a role. The average age of first-time motherhood across the world is now 31. (1)
Read MoreTopics: Dirty Genes, Dirty Genes Book, DNA Testing, Epigenetics, Fertility, Genetic Testing, Infertility, MTHFR, Preconception, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL), StrateGene, Trying to Conceive (TTC)
Trying to get pregnant might seem like it should all be fun, but it can feel hopeless if it doesn’t happen effortlessly. But keep the faith! Understanding the many factors at play can increase your odds of a positive pregnancy test.
Read MoreTopics: Fertility, Infertility, Preconception, Pregnancy, Trying to Conceive (TTC)
