Hormones Should You Take CoQ10 for fertility? Coenzyme Q10, usually just called CoQ10, is a compound your body makes naturally in almost every cell. Its main job is helping tiny structures inside your cells called mitochondria turn food and oxygen into usable energy. Think of mitochondria as the power plants of the cell, and CoQ10 as the By boops • 5 min read
Gut Health 5 foods that feed your microbiome every single day Your gut microbiome, the trillions of bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms living in your digestive tract, is one of the most researched areas in nutrition science right now. And for good reason. A well-fed microbiome affects everything from your digestion and immunity to your mood, your skin, and your hormones. By boops • 3 min read
Hormones What to eat in your luteal phase to reduce PMS symptoms The week before your period arrives, something shifts. Energy dips. Cravings spike. Mood feels harder to manage. For many women this is just accepted as part of the cycle. But what you eat in your luteal phase has a genuine, evidence-backed effect on how severe those symptoms are. Here By boops • 4 min read
Women’s Nutrition Iron and women: why so many of us are deficient and what to do about it. Fatigue that sleep does not fix. Feeling cold when everyone else is fine. Brain fog that makes concentrating feel like pushing through mud. These are symptoms many women are told are just part of life. Often, they are signs of iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency By boops • 5 min read