The Power of Antioxidants - what they are, what they do and how they support fertility - With Jennifer Ward

In this episode of Up the Duff we chat with Jennifer Ward, Senior Naturopath, owner of Hälsa Health, and currently completing a Masters of Reproductive Medicine. We discuss the power of antioxidants and how they support fertility in both males and females.  We explore what antioxidants are and how they help balance out oxidative factors in the body and emphasise the importance of antioxidants in supporting cellular health and fertility. We discuss the vulnerability of reproductive cells to oxidative stress and the role of age in fertility. Jennifer explains that while a healthy diet can provide some antioxidants, supplementation may be necessary for those with specific needs. We also highlight the importance of finding the right balance between antioxidants and free radicals in the body. In this episode you’ll discover:  00:00:00 - Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgement00:00:42 - Guest Introduction: Jennifer Ward, Naturopath00:01:12 - Understanding Antioxidants00:02:31 - Food Sources of Antioxidants00:04:06 - Antioxidants and Fertility00:05:27 - Antioxidants and Aging00:06:18 - Antioxidants in IVF00:07:17 - Supplemental Antioxidants and Diet00:08:05 - Types of Antioxidants for Fertility00:09:03 - Quality and Safety of Supplements00:10:21 - Antioxidants During Pregnancy00:11:03 - Free Radicals and Antioxidants Balance00:12:51 - Lifestyle Choices and Oxidative Stress00:14:34 - Reducing Exposure to Free Radicals00:16:40 - Red Wine and Antioxidants Thank you to our sponsors  Eius Fertility https://eiusfertility.com/ Items mentioned in this episode include: Eius Fertility  Halsa Health  Jennifer Ward  Follow Jennifer Ward  Follow Halsa Health  Join our Facebook Community - ⁠⁠Up the Duff Podcast⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram