Optimizing egg quality is so important for preserving our fertility, and strategies to support the health of egg cells is one of the most common questions I answer. Here are some of my egg health faves as a functional medicine doctor, fertility speci...
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Supplements
Care Team
Devices
In the kitchen
Supplements
My most treasured supplements for supporting the health of egg cells
The best, most absorbable form of CoQ10 - my #1 egg health supplement!
CoQ10
An excellent antioxidant blend to protect egg cells from oxidative stress
Egg Quality Support
Omega 3s protect the cell membrane of egg cells from oxidative stress
Prenatal Omega-3
Vitamin D is essential for the health of the “follicle,” which is the egg sac our egg cells are swimming in!
Prenatal Vitamin D
Inositol is excellent for egg quality and supporting healthy insulin sensitivity
Ovarian Care & Reviews
Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant that protects both eggs and the placenta from oxidative stress
Herbatonin 0.3mg | Safe, Natural, Longterm Sleep Aid
Care Team
Assembling the right care team can make a big difference in your preconception efforts
Fertility acupuncture is incredibly helpful for fertiity. I recommend a practitioner with the FABORM credential!
ABORM: The Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine, fertility acupuncture, fertility acupuncturist - ABORM
Working with a functional medicine provider can help you uncover the real contributors to your health status. Use the “Find a Practitioner” search to locate a provider near you!
Home | The Institute for Functional Medicine
Highly recommend working with a biological dentist who can help you identify dental sources of chronic inflammation (and remove mercury amalgams if you have them!)
The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
This is where I send those who have suspected environmental toxicity concerns and need to work with a specialist!
The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM)
Devices
Red light therapy is a powerful way to support mitochondrial health, a major driver of egg health!
Celluma CONTOUR | LED Red Light Therapy For Body Contouring
I've worn my Oura ring for three years and have learned invaluable lessons about my sleep and exercise - lifestyle factors cannot be minimized when it comes to egg health!
Oura Ring
I love to understand blood sugar regulation as it contributes to chronic inflammation and metabolic health
Lingo
In the kitchen
Matcha is a great source of antioxidants and calming L-theanine!
Shade-Grown Organic Matcha 50 grams
brazil nuts are an excellent source of dietary selenium!
Thrive Market, Regeneratively Grown Organic Brazil Nuts
