Why Your Minerals Matter When Trying to Conceive
Are you trying to conceive?
Have you considered the role your minerals play in your fertility journey?
Our minerals are the spark plugs of our bodies, and they fire up enzyme reactions in the body and kick off thousands of processes happening!
Unfortunately, due to a variety of factors, such as:
poor farming practices leading to soil depletion
consuming processed foods
and being constantly stressed (aren’t we all guilty?)
Most people's minerals are in the sh!tter (pardon my french)!
This is where a hair tissue mineral analysis can come in handy, as it tells us what our minerals are doing inside the cell and can help pinpoint areas of need.
Let's take a closer look at four macro minerals that are essential for our bodies and how they contribute to our overall health.
Calcium is crucial for supporting our nervous system, maintaining a healthy pH in the body, promoting bone health, and releasing insulin when needed for blood sugar control.
Magnesium is responsible for over 3,700 jobs within the body, such as energy production, blood sugar balance, blood pressure, Vitamin D conversion, reducing inflammation, and relaxing our muscles.
Sodium is an important electrolyte that is needed for fluid balance and pH, handling stress, supporting stomach acid production, insulin sensitivity, and blood pressure.
Potassium, another crucial electrolyte, supports our stress response, blood pressure, fluid balance, glucose storage in the liver, and helps cells to get glucose and thyroid hormone into the cell for use.
All minerals work synergistically within the body to maintain homeostasis, but when we get too much of one mineral compared to another, it can throw off the delicate balance.
This is where mineral ratios come into play. Hair tissue mineral analysis can provide us with a better understanding of individual levels and mineral ratios, which can be more telling than levels on their own.
For example, a calcium to potassium ratio that is too high can affect thyroid function within cells.
On the other hand, a calcium to magnesium ratio that is too high can impact blood sugar levels.
By identifying and correcting these imbalances through proper nutrition and supplements, we can improve our overall health and increase our chances of conception.
If you're looking to boost your fertility naturally, it's essential to pay attention to your minerals.
Prioritizing mineral-rich foods, taking high-quality supplements, and reducing stressors in your life can help regulate your mineral levels and increase your chances of conception. Additionally, a hair tissue mineral analysis can help pinpoint areas of need and guide you on your path to optimal health.
Here’s a quick review of the top four to keep an eye on:
Now again, these are just the heavy hitters when it comes to minerals - there are so many minerals that play a crucial role in your overall health and fertility journey!
By prioritizing the right minerals and correcting imbalances through proper nutrition, supplements, and stress reduction, you can optimize your chances of conception.
Don't wait a year or three miscarriages before seeking help….
Take control of your health today and get a hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) to start your journey to optimal health and pregnancy.
Want to get a HTMA? You can do so, here.
If you're interested in learning more about boosting your fertility naturally, watch my free training here.
xx,
Meghan
