Sperm health impacts on natural conception & fertility treatment success
Jun 15, 2025
In today’s episode, I interview Ayla Barmmer, the Founder and CEO of FullWell. We get into the weeds of male reproductive health, focusing on the critical importance of sperm quality and its broader implications for fertility and healthy children. Our conversation offers practical advice for individuals trying to conceive, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to reproductive health that includes diet, lifestyle modifications, and strategic supplementation. Our conversation challenges traditional views of fertility by emphasizing the equal importance of male reproductive health and the long-term consequences of preconception care.
Episode Highlights:
- Ayla’s background in nutrition, fertility work, and how she started her supplement company FullWell
- Why sperm health goes beyond fertilization
- How sperm health can significantly impact pregnancy outcomes and the long-term health of offspring
- The global decline in sperm quality over the past 70 years
- Critical insights into nutritional approaches for supporting reproductive health
- The importance of high quality ingredients in fertility supplements for both him and her
- How to evaluate supplement quality and tips on what to look for in supplement testing and transparency
Guest Bio:
Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN is the founder and CEO of FullWell, the only registered dietitian-founded and formulated reproductive health supplement brand that supports women and men at every stage. With 20+ years of experience in fertility nutrition, Ayla has taken an evidence-backed, foundational approach in developing the highest quality, effective, and thoroughly tested offering that clinicians and customers love, which has allowed her to build FullWell profitably from the start without venture backing. While currently on sabbatical from private practice, Ayla owns and operates Boston Functional Nutrition and co-founded the Women's Health Nutrition Academy in 2018.
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- Instagram: FullWell
- Website fullwellfertility.com → Use code FullWell20 for 20% off your first order
- Ayla's Instagram: @aylabarmmer
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