Fertility in Crisis: Exploring the Toxic Threats to Fertility and the Rise in Infertility
Mark Hyman
Apr 26, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Prioritize prenatal vitamins to enhance sperm quality and volume
Men should also take prenatal vitamins, or at least key nutrients like folate, B12, and antioxidants, to support sperm quality and volume.
Consider WeNatal prenatal vitamins for men and women
The speaker recommends a specific brand of prenatal vitamins designed for both men and women called WeNatal.
Reduce stress to enhance conception chances
Women who report being more stressed during their ovulatory window are 45% less likely to conceive.
Avoid plastic water bottles to reduce toxic exposure
A recent study found that a single liter plastic water bottle can contain 240,000 detectable plastic fragments, which is 100 times more than previously estimated.
Boost sperm health with two handfuls of nuts daily
A study found that men who ate two handfuls of mixed nuts daily for 14 weeks improved their sperm count, motility, and DNA methylation.
Boost pregnancy success with dietary antioxidants
Studies show that high levels of dietary antioxidants can increase the chance of a successful pregnancy by up to five times.
Address gut bacteria to prevent estrogen reabsorption and hormone imbalance
Certain bad gut bacteria produce an enzyme that unpacks estrogen your body has already excreted, causing it to be reabsorbed and leading to hormone imbalance.
Address declining sperm counts to prevent future crisis
Current projections suggest that sperm counts could reach zero by 2045 if the current rate of decline in men's health continues.
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