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Folate vs. Folic Acid for Fertility [EP 33]

The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears

Release Date: 05/01/2025

The Protein Mistake That’s Silently Sabotaging Your Fertility [EP 40]

The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears

Protein is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood macronutrients in the fertility world. In this episode, I explain the common protein mistake that is silently sabotaging your fertility. Listen in to learn the science behind protein, the best sources for protein, and how to increase your protein intake. Show Notes: How can protein intake affect fertility What does the body do when it senses undernourishment How are progesterone levels altered by protein What is the science behind protein How does protein help with hormones What are the best sources of protein How much...

A Holistic Approach to IVF: Christina’s Story [EP 39]

The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears

Christina and her husband had been trying to get pregnant for about three years before we met. Christina shares her experience in the Master Your Fertility Program and how adding to your support team can benefit the ultimate outcome of having a healthy baby. Listen to this episode to learn how nutrition and lifestyle changes helped Christina with her chronic headaches, increase her body temperature, and finally take home a healthy baby boy. "Everything happens for a reason because it led me to Brooke." - Christina. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS:...

Unexplained Infertility to Pregnant: Christine’s Story [EP 38]

The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears

Christine is a graduate of the Master Your Fertility Program. She and her husband tried naturally for years before joining the MYF program. Christine had worked with other providers on gut health, but there were missing pieces for fertility support. Listen in to learn the biggest changes Christine & her husband made on their journey to the BFP. "Believing in yourself, following the plan, going all in, and having someone that you can trust would be the things that I would have done sooner if I had known." - Christine. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS:...

The Role of Blood Sugar in Fertility [EP 37]

The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears

In today’s episode, I talk about the role that blood sugar plays in fertility. Learn the relationship between high cortisol and insulin resistance, and why we don't want to over-restrict carbs. Find out the signs of imbalanced blood sugar and what you can do to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Show Notes: The role of blood sugar in fertility When to get a continuous glucose monitor for fertility What the signs of imbalanced blood sugar are Why it is important to maintain a balanced blood sugar level How cortisol is linked to fertility The primary cause of gestational diabetes...

Top Tips for Managing Endometriosis Holistically [EP 36]

The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears

Tune in to learn my top tips for managing endometriosis holistically. One-third of infertility cases are thought to involve endometriosis. Learn symptoms, triggers, and how to manage endometriosis with more than birth control and pain medication. "A major part of supporting estrogen balance is supporting gut health." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE...

A Holistic Approach to PCOS [EP 35]

The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears

PCOS is the most common cause of female fertility challenges. In this episode, I explain how to find your root cause drivers of PCOS and how to best manage it. Listen to this episode to learn which types of PCOS you have and the risk factors of PCOS for fertility and overall health if it’s not managed accordingly. "PCOS is responsible for up to 90% of ovulatory disorders." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:...

Managing Hashimoto's Thyroiditis for Fertility [EP 34]

The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears

Host Brooke Boskovich has Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Celiac’s Disease. She knows from firsthand experience that treating Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and other autoimmune disorders requires a personalized approach. Listen to this episode to learn how Hashimoto's Thyroiditis affects fertility, how to manage Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and what biological factors activate autoimmunity. Show Notes: What is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis How to manage Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Does Hashimoto's Thyroiditis affect fertility How to support quieting your body's attack on the thyroid What turns on...

Folate vs. Folic Acid for Fertility [EP 33]

The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears

Folate is an unnecessarily controversial nutrient. In this episode, I explain why we need folic acid and the difference between folate and folic acid. Learn how folate works with other nutrients, which foods have folate, and the negative side effects of unmetabolized folic acid. Show Notes: What the difference is between folate and folic acid Why we need folate How folate works with other nutrients Which foods have folates What the negative side effects of unmetabolized folic acid are "Folic acid supplementation and unmetabolized folic acid have been associated with increased risk...

Signs Your Egg Quality Needs A Boost [EP 32]

The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears

How do we know if our egg quality is improving? And even before that, how do we know if our egg quality needs to be improved? In this episode, you will learn what signs mean that your egg quality needs a boost. Listen in to learn how oxidative stress and your diet can affect your egg quality and how long it takes to see notable changes. Show Notes: How to tell if egg quality is improving Is AMH comparable to checking egg quality How to know if egg quality needs improving What the luteal phase tells us about egg quality How long does it take to see improvement in egg quality How to...

The Best Fats for Fertility [EP 31]

The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears

Fat can be a confusing topic in the world of fertility. In this episode, I explain why you need fats for fertility. I also share where you can get these fats from foods. Learn which fats are best for fertility, which vitamins are fat-soluble, and how much omega-3 and omega-6 you should consume to improve your fertility. Show Notes: Is eating fat good for fertility Where to get fat from food What happens when fat and cholesterol intake is restricted How does fat help with nutrient absorption Which vitamins are fat-soluble What fatty acids we can only get from food Are seed oils...

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Folate is an unnecessarily controversial nutrient.

In this episode, I explain why we need folic acid and the difference between folate and folic acid.

Learn how folate works with other nutrients, which foods have folate, and the negative side effects of unmetabolized folic acid.

Show Notes:

What the difference is between folate and folic acid
Why we need folate
How folate works with other nutrients
Which foods have folates
What the negative side effects of unmetabolized folic acid are

"Folic acid supplementation and unmetabolized folic acid have been associated with increased risk for allergic diseases." - Brooke Boskovich.

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