Choline: The Unsung Hero for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Beyond
Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant, BSc Kin, ND Choline may still fly under the radar compared to folate or DHA, but an expanding body of research, including pivotal 2025 studies, now positions it as a must-have nutrient across the entire reproductive journey. From preconception and fertility to pregnancy, fetal brain development, and postpartum recovery, choline’s roles are truly […]
Prenatal Vitamins Could Help Reduce Risk for Autism, Study Says
Razi Berry A recent study found that the risk of having additional children with autism may be reduced by taking prenatal vitamins during the first trimester, for mothers with children affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD).1 The research was conducted at the University of California. ‘First time maternal use of prenatal vitamins has suggested a […]
Low-to-No-Carb Diets Could Cause Harm During Pregnancy
Node Smith, ND Battle of the Carbs We are obsessed with “carbs” – mostly not eating them. With such drastically different cultural messages telling us on the one hand, to indulge, while on the other hand, that skinny is beautiful, dieting has become an infatuation for some. Most popular diets today are for the most […]
Tomatoes: Health of the Harvest
It’s Tomato Season! For many of us, the end of summer marks a fridge, counter, and garden overflowing with plump, juicy, and delicious red globes of goodness. It’s tomato season! Perhaps one of my favorite vegetables, tomatoes are often people’s first introduction to gardening. They are easy to grow, produce lots of fruit, and are […]
L-Carnitine: Another Essential Nutrient for Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND In one of my previous articles for the Natural Path, I outlined the essential nutrients expecting mothers should optimize to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Another nutrient that should be added to this list is a molecule called L-carnitine. L-carnitine L-carnitine is a molecule made from amino acids lysine and methionine […]
Folate Doesn’t Cause Autism, but Folic Acid Might!
Dr. Kendra Becker, ND Folate is an Important Part of a Healthy Diet Naturally occurring folate, which is a water-soluble B9 (as found in leafy greens), is an important part of a healthy diet. Folate deficiency has been linked to osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, infertility, heart attack, stroke, ulcers, macrocytic anemia, and other illnesses. Additionally, folate is […]