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In this episode, Dr. Perlmutter interviews Rachel Swanson about optimizing fertility through a broader understanding of health beyond hormones.

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People in this episode

Host: David Perlmutter

Guest: Rachel Swanson

Topics covered

• fertility
• nutrition
• women's health
• systems biology
• metabolism
• cellular health

Keywords

• fertility
• nutrition
• women's health
• metabolism
• cellular health
• hormones
• environmental exposure

Sponsors

EVY, Fresh Pressed Olive Oil, 3x4 Genetics

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Trying! A Science-Based Plan to Optimize Your Fertility, Brain Defenders

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