Embarking on a journey towards optimal health involves more than just what's on your plate. As women, various factors can influence our nutritional wellbeing, impacting everything from fertility to energy and skin. I often run blood testing and functional lab testing in my clinic, although diet always comes into play to optimise this - I have many clients who come to see me and they are eating a healthy and varied diet. So, why are their levels still suboptimal and contributing to symptoms?

We’re failing women. So this week, The Guardian published an article after picking up a recent trial that found: More than 90% of women trying for baby lack essential nutrients. Before conceiving, nine out of 10 women had marginal or low levels of folate, riboflavin, vitamin B12 or vitamin D, while many showed signs of vitamin B6 deficiency in late pregnancy. As a women, you deserve comprehensive blood checks!