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The Blood Sugar & Fertility Connection
The average person isn’t walking around thinking about their blood sugar, but did you know it’s one of the most important markers of health even if you’re not diabetic? In a well-orchestrated body, if you consume carbohydrates or sugar, your pancreas will release a hormone called insulin that takes sugar out of the blood stream and stores it in your tissues to use later when you need energy to burn. Your body preferably stores excess glucose in your muscles and liver, but with a surplus, it will store it in fat tissue. Insulin resistance occurs when the muscles, fat, and
Gut Health and Fertility
A significant link between the gut and reproductive health—especially as it relates to fertility education and overall wellness—needs more awareness. The communication between the two pathways affects almost everything happening in the body, and we will specifically talk about its effects on hormone balance and fertility potential in this article. Whether you are struggling with conception, planning to start a family, or desiring to improve your general health, this blog is a great place to start. What Does the Gut Do? The "gut" consists of the entire gastrointestinal (GI) tract running from the mouth to the anus. Within the gut
