Fertility and Infertility

Almost 40% of military women and even more military males are infertile, indicating poor systemic health and a predictor of future chronic disease 1. This is a stark contrast to the public's perception of military members as being fit and healthy. The data on military male fertility is particularly abysmal, suggesting that the traditional measures of fitness and health may not accurately reflect an individual's overall well-being.

Vitamin E has been shown to be a "fertility vitamin" that can increase fertility in infertile women by antagonizing estrogen, which is a known contraceptive hormone 2. Estrogen is also associated with blood clot diseases, such as venous clots, embolisms in the lung, and strokes. Vitamin E's anti-clotting effect is part of its anti-estrogen effect, making it a valuable supplement for individuals with excess estrogen.

Estrogen is not the hormone of fertility, but rather a contraceptive hormone that can cause infertility 3. Progesterone, on the other hand, is the hormone of fertility and brain development, providing energy to the developing embryo in the form of oxygen and glucose. This challenges the pharmaceutical industry's propaganda that estrogen is the "female hormone."

Chronic stress can cause infertility by increasing cortisol, estrogen, and prolactin, while decreasing DHT 5. This is a common issue in modern society, with 1 in 4 couples struggling to conceive naturally. Fertility specialists often dismiss the role of stress in infertility, despite the overwhelming evidence.

Infertility is a symptom of aging, which is an unnatural process 4. Restoring the body's natural metabolic function can reverse many of the effects of aging, including infertility. Supplements such as vitamin E, red light therapy, and honey have been shown to improve fertility and overall health.

The accumulation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and chronic inflammation can cause infertility in males 7. This is reversible by removing PUFAs from the diet or supplementing with vitamin E. Vitamin A is also required for male fertility, and restricting its intake can lead to infertility and cancer 8.