Exploring PQQ: The Super Antioxidant to Boost Egg Quality and Improve Sperm Health

Welcome to the Fertility in Focus Podcast, hosted by Dr. Christina Burns, a Doctor of Eastern Medicine and holistic fertility expert. In this episode, Dr. Burns discusses a rising star in the fertility supplement world: PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone). Known as a powerful antioxidant, PQQ has been generating interest for its potential to enhance egg quality, improve sperm health, and support overall fertility. Dr. Burns delves into the science behind PQQ, how it compares to other well-known supplements like CoQ10, and who might benefit the most from adding PQQ to their fertility regimen.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone) is and how it functions as a super antioxidant.
• The role of PQQ in promoting mitochondrial biogenesis and why this is important for reproductive health.
• How PQQ might improve egg quality, especially in women of advanced maternal age, and support sperm health in men.
• Practical advice on incorporating PQQ into your fertility supplement routine and who should consider taking it.

Timestamps:

• [00:01:00] Introduction to PQQ and its rising popularity in the fertility community.
• [00:05:00] The science behind PQQ: How it promotes mitochondrial growth and protects against oxidative stress.
• [00:10:15] Research findings: PQQ’s impact on egg quality, sperm health, and its potential to reverse damage from toxins.
• [00:15:30] Practical recommendations for PQQ supplementation: Dosage, potential benefits, and who might benefit the most.
• [00:20:45] Combining PQQ with CoQ10: A synergistic approach to improving reproductive health.
• [00:25:00] Summary and final thoughts on PQQ’s role in fertility enhancement.

About Dr. Christina Burns:

Dr. Christina Burns is the founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the Naturna Institute. Committed, compassionate, and highly skilled in multiple disciplines, Dr. Burns has been in practice since 2004. She empowers both women and men to achieve their optimal life and health goals through natural medicine practices, integrative nutrition, lifestyle management, and personalized mind-body programs. Dr. Burns holds advanced certifications in acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, life coaching, and yoga therapy. She is also the best-selling author of "The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook."

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