Tag Archives: Vitamin D
11.17.2011
Improving Fertility Through Nutritional Medicine
Darlene Davies BS, Embryology
When a women’s body is preparing for pregnancy there is an increased need for certain vitamins and minerals so the ovary will ovulate a mature egg that can be fertilized. The “healthier” the egg the better the chance of making a healthy baby. The nutrients in your blood enrich the granulosa cells that surround and [...]
10.13.2009
Vitamin D: The “sunshine” vitamin
Danielle Vitiello, Ph.D., M.D. Board-Eligible Reproductive Endocrinologist
Vitamin D: The “sunshine” vitamin gets another look. Vitamin D is known to promote bone and heart health. It may provide benefit in boosting the immune system and lowering risks of certain cancers. Until recently, there have been few studies examining the effects of Vitamin D on reproductive health. Most of what is known regarding [...]
