Written by Joyce Smith, BS. L-Carnitine, when given to cigarette smoke-exposed female mice prior to mating, and during gestation and lactation, significantly improved the brain markers of mitophagy and mitochondrial energy metabolism in the male and female offspring....
Phyto-estrogen C. racimosa Effectively Induces Ovulation in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Of the one hundred participating women with PCOS and infertility problems, those who supplemented with Cimicifuga racimosa (black cohosh) had significantly higher levels of luteinizing hormone and progesterone and a higher...
Folic Acid May Benefit Female Reproductive Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with 5 mg of folic acid significantly decreased homocysteine (inflammation), insulin levels, and cell damage while significantly improving blood sugar values, and levels of the antioxidant glutathione. Cervical...
Maca Root Shown to Improve Anti-Depressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction in Women
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the 21 depression–induced sexually dysfunctional females who supplemented with 1500 mg of maca root, those who were postmenopausal showed the greatest improvement compared to placebo. Sexual dysfunction due to anti-depressant...
Dietary Supplements may Help with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Cinnamon, chromium, and saw palmetto can be beneficial in polycystic ovarian syndrome which affects about 10-12% of women. Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS is very common medical condition that affects about 10-12 percent...
What a Woman Eats may Affect Her Fertility – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Study shows that vitamin C and beta-carotene supplementation significantly reduced the incidence of infertility while obesity and older age increased it. The typical American lifestyle may have a negative effect on fertility....
Garlic and Dried Fruits May Help Maintain a Healthy Pregnancy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 18,888 Nowegian mothers, this study determined that women who consumed dried fruit had a 21% reduced risk of spontaneous preterm birth. According to the World Health Organization, preterm delivery is one of the most...
Walnuts May Help Fertility Health In Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. From a total of 117 men, those who ate walnuts had a 3.5 % higher increase in blood levels of omega-6 fats and a 4.5 % higher increase in blood levels of omega-3 fats than the control group. The walnut group also had significant...
Omega-3 Fats During Pregnancy Improve Newborn Weight Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 1250 women with the greatest intakes of omega-3 fats were 32% less likely to have obese children. Mother's having more than two servings of fish per week decreased the risk of obesity in newborns by 47%. Now a new study...
Consumption of Whole Grains May Enhance Reproductive Health in Women of Child-Bearing Age
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. A study of 17,344 healthy premenopausal women found that whole grain intake was associated with lower CRP concentrations. Low level inflammation can have a number of adverse effects on health. Elevated blood levels of...
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