Fertility in Crisis: Exploring the Toxic Threats to Fertility and the Rise in Infertility

This podcast episode explores the alarming decline in fertility rates, highlighting the impact of poor diet, hormonal imbalances, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and environmental toxins on both women and men. Conventional medicine is criticized for its limited approach to fertility treatment, and the functional medicine approach is introduced as a comprehensive solution. The importance of specific nutrients and hormones for fertility is discussed, along with the role of environmental toxins and lifestyle factors. The section concludes with the emphasis on adopting a nutrient-rich diet, avoiding harmful chemicals, and supplementing with prenatal vitamins to optimize fertility.