Hello, I’m Katy Bradbury a qualified Nutritional Therapist, private Health Visitor and qualified nurse. I have worked within the field of Women’s Health, Maternal and Children’s Health for many years.
In today’s podcast, we are talking about an essential nutrient, Folate and why it is so important not only when trying to conceive but throughout your pregnancy.
00:00: Introduction
01:03: So, what is folate?
04:10: Any questions? Just email me.
05:09: The benefits of folate for fertility
08:39: Folate plays a key role in brain and nervous system health
09:55: More reasons why folate is so important for the lady
11:08: Why folate is important for men too
12:53: Men need to empty the tank every two to three days
13:35: Folate can help fertility by proxy
16:15: Reaping the benefits of folate
17:36: What depletes your levels of folate?
19:22: Sources of dietary folate
23:00: Why only 50% dietary folate is converted and used in the body
27:23: Sensitivity to folate
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