Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
January 2, 2026 No Comments
ALA is a powerful antioxidant that plays a role in: It’s also been shown to reduce the risk of miscarriage: “ALA decreases the secretion of prostaglandin E2 and nitrogen oxide,…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
November 28, 2025 No Comments
Sperm health is finally getting talked about, but talk isn’t enough. What we’re seeing in real time is that couples are being screened, not supported. A partner gets a semen…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
October 17, 2025 No Comments
Your hormones and minerals work hand-in-hand. Estrogen, for example, helps retain copper and magnesium, while progesterone supports zinc balance and sodium regulation. When Clomid blocks estrogen receptors, your body interprets…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
August 1, 2025 No Comments
If you’ve ever seen a faint positive pregnancy test, only to start bleeding soon after, you’re not alone.It’s heartbreaking, confusing, and often dismissed. This is what’s known as a chemical…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
June 13, 2025 No Comments
If you’ve experienced the heartbreak of miscarriage—especially more than once—my heart is with you.You’ve likely been told, “Your labs look normal—just keep trying.” Or worse, you can’t do any further testing until…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
April 4, 2025 No Comments
We’ve looked at thousands of hair mineral tests and reviewed many research articles that outline common deficiencies in different health conditions that impact fertility. Here are the patterns we’ve found:…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
February 7, 2025 No Comments
We did a previous post on how our thyroid health impacts miscarriage and specifically dug into iodine. If you haven’t read that blog post yet you can read it here. In this…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
January 17, 2025 No Comments
There is rarely only one cause for miscarriage. It’s often a combination of dysfunction in the body, hormone levels, and can also be related to the vaginal microbiome or sperm…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
October 18, 2024 No Comments
Miscarriages are incredibly common and occur in 10-20% of known pregnancies. This is the most common fertility concern that we help women overcome. The typical story we hear from clients…
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