Here’s how science can guide your journey:
- Stop eating processed and fast foods: As much as possible, only eat foods that come from the ground or had a mother. Processed foods and fast foods are loaded with unhealthy ingredients such as seeds oils, synthetic preservatives, added sugar, and artificial flavors. Studies show that these ingredients can disrupt hormones, create oxidative stress, and promote inflammation, potentially harming egg health.
- Organic, When Possible: Evidence suggests a correlation between pesticide exposures and reduced egg quality. As often as you can afford, choose organic.
- Reduce Environmental Toxins: Studies show the potential impact of toxic ingredients in personal care and household products on egg quality. Avoid products with ingredients such as fragrance, parabens, phthalates, triclosan, and sulfates. Check out non-toxic alternatives in the Product Guide on this website.
- Targeted Supplementation: Certain supplements like ubiquinol, NAC, fish oil, and a high-quality prenatal vitamin with folate have been shown to help improve egg quality.
- Alcohol Reduction Matters: Studies reveal a link: for every drink you have in a cycle, your fertility may decrease by 2%. Consider minimizing or eliminating alcohol consumption to support egg quality.
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