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In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey sits down with Priyanka Jain, CEO and co-founder of Evvy, to uncover the groundbreaking role of the vaginal microbiome in women’s health. Priyanka delves into how this often-overlooked microbiome impacts everything from fertility and hormonal balance to preventing infections and improving quality of life. Discover the latest science behind personalized testing, the challenges of women’s health research, and actionable tips to optimize microbiome health. Packed with cutting-edge insights, this episode explores how Evvy is transforming health care for women and empowering them to take control of their well-being.
Is this the missing link in fertility?
The vaginal microbiome could be the most overlooked factor in optimizing women’s health, from fertility and hormonal balance to preventing infections and improving quality of life. In this groundbreaking episode, Dave Asprey talks to Priyanka Jain, co-founder and CEO of Evvy, about how understanding and improving the vaginal microbiome can transform women’s health outcomes.
Priyanka shares how Evvy is advancing women’s health through cutting-edge genomic research and AI-powered insights, offering solutions to challenges like bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, recurrent UTIs, and even infertility. You’ll learn why this critical microbiome plays such a vital role, how hormonal changes and lifestyle impact it, and how personalized approaches can improve reproductive and overall health.
This episode explores not just women’s health but also how understanding the vaginal microbiome can influence relationships, biohacking, and even groundbreaking fertility research. Don’t miss this deep dive into the science and solutions shaping the future of health.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
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Dave introduces the concept of the vaginal microbiome and its critical role in women’s health.
Learn about Priyanka Jain, CEO of Evvy, and her mission to transform women’s health through microbiome science.
Priyanka explains how the vaginal microbiome acts as a barrier to pathogens and supports overall health.
A deep dive into why women’s health has been historically under-researched and underserved.
Discussion of how behaviors, hygiene, and external factors influence the microbiome balance.
Exploring whether food, hydration, and supplements affect vaginal health, and what’s still unknown.
How sexual activity, semen, and partners’ microbiomes impact vaginal health.
How hormonal changes during menopause disrupt the microbiome and what can help restore balance.
Practical strategies for improving microbiome health, from personalized testing to probiotic use.
Insights from Evvy’s massive dataset on vaginal microbiomes and what the research is revealing.
How microbiome imbalances affect fertility, IVF outcomes, and reproductive success.
Learn about Evvy’s affordable testing and how to save with the discount code “DAVE.”
The surprising effects of lubricants and the need for microbiome-friendly options.
Exploring the concept of a probiotic lubricant and its potential impact on vaginal health.
Tackling audience questions about precision medicine and personalized care for women.
Why closing the research gap on women’s health is vital for better medical care.
How marketing myths and societal pressures have shaped perceptions of vaginal health.
Linking oxalates, gut health, and nutrition to the microbiome and overall wellness.
Wrapping up with key takeaways and how Evvy is leading a revolution in women’s health.
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