Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
January 16, 2026 No Comments
Many women come to us after being told:• “Your TSH is fine, so your thyroid isn’t the issue.”• Or, “Once we get your TSH under 2.5, you should be good…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
September 5, 2025 No Comments
Oxidative stress is the biggest driver of DNA fragmentation. Minerals act as cofactors for antioxidant enzymes—your body’s built-in defense system. Without enough minerals, sperm are left vulnerable to DNA damage.…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
August 8, 2025 No Comments
So, what is egg quality? Egg quality refers to the health and viability of the egg — its ability to mature properly, fertilize, divide into a healthy embryo, and implant. It’s not…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
July 25, 2025 No Comments
By now you’ve learned that your fertility isn’t about “normal” labs — it’s about optimal function. But what happens when you know something’s off…and your provider won’t order the labs you need? This…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
July 18, 2025 No Comments
We can’t count how many times women come to us and say:“My doctor said everything looks normal… but I still can’t get pregnant.” Here’s the truth:➡️ “Normal” isn’t the same…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
June 6, 2025 No Comments
Here are the graphics I am covering in the videos! If you are interested in learning more about lab testing and how our team can help you navigate this, please…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
April 25, 2025 No Comments
Support Circadian Rhythm Your thyroid loves routine. When your sleep, light exposure, and meal timing are all over the place, it throws off hormone production — especially TSH and cortisol. Simple shifts…
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
March 28, 2025 No Comments
The short answer is yes, you can do a hair mineral test during pregnancy, but when do we recommend doing it during the TTC/pregnancy process? We recommend testing during the…
Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P
January 10, 2025 No Comments
Client A came to us after having two miscarriages back to back and then not being able to conceive again for one year. She was ready to figure out where…
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