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I recently had the opportunity to write this blog post for Fertility Friends Foundation, a Canadian charity that provides education and financial support for couples going through advanced reproductive technologies. Read the full post below and at www.fertilityfriendsfoundation.com : When we think of fertility, reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone may come to mind. But these hormones rely heavily on metabolic health to function properly. Therefore, how your b

Copper is a trace mineral , meaning the body only needs it in small amounts, but it plays an enormous role in overall health. It supports energy production, iron metabolism, hormone balance, immune health, nervous system function and so much more. When copper is balanced and bioavailable (more on this below), it helps the body produce energy efficiently and regulate key physiological systems. However, over the past few decades, copper dysregulation has become increasingly com

If you’ve spent any time researching fertility nutrition, you’ve likely come across the Mediterranean diet. It’s often praised as the gold standard for overall health — and many fertility clinics recommend it for patients trying to conceive. And honestly? There’s a lot to love about it. But when it comes to optimizing fertility, especially in a North American context, the Mediterranean diet as it’s commonly interpreted may not tell the whole story. Let’s break down what it ge

Iron is one of the most commonly discussed — and most misunderstood — nutrients in the fertility space. Many women are told they’re “anemic” based on a single lab marker (ferritin), prescribed iron supplements, and sent on their way. Yet for so many, symptoms don’t improve… and sometimes they even feel worse. Here’s the missing piece most women are never told: Iron deficiency is not always a lack of iron intake — it’s often a problem with iron utilization . And when it comes

It’s no secret that fertility struggles are becoming more common. More couples than ever are finding that getting pregnant isn’t as simple or straightforward as they expected — and for many, this brings confusion, frustration, and a deep sense of “What’s wrong with me?” If this is you, I want you to hear this first: You are not broken. Your body is trying to communicate with you. There are things you can do to support your fertility. If you have been diagnosed with PCOS, wel

Nutrition is such a powerful tool when trying to conceive. It doesn’t just fuel reproduction — the nutrient status of both parents before conception helps shape embryo development, gene expression, and long-term health outcomes in the child. This is true for both mothers and fathers: paternal diet and nutrient status influence sperm epigenetics and can imprint on offspring health just as much as maternal nutrition. How Parental Nutrition Before Conception Matters (not “just