The Coherence Code Podcast 143: Resveratrol & IVF: Does It Hurt Implantation? New Research Explained Dr. Mark Ratner
In this follow-up conversation, Dr. Lorne Brown sits down again with Dr. Mark Ratner, Chief Scientific Officer at Theralogix, to revisit the controversy surrounding resveratrol and IVF outcomes.
After a 2019 study suggested resveratrol might reduce implantation rates, Dr. Ratner conducted a deep dive into the latest research — including four newer prospective randomized trials and a recent study on pterostilbene.
The result? A very different picture.
This episode breaks down what the science actually says about egg quality, implantation, miscarriage risk, and live birth outcomes — and whether resveratrol truly poses a risk during IVF.
Key Takeaways:
- The 2019 resveratrol study was retrospective and had significant baseline differences between groups.
- Four newer prospective randomized trials show no reduction in pregnancy rates with resveratrol.
- Multiple studies report improvements in egg quality, embryo quality, and fertilization rates.
- SIRT1 plays a central role in ovarian reserve and uterine receptivity.
- Pterostilbene, a better-absorbed analog, restored implantation and live birth rates in aging mice.
Dr. Mark Ratner’s Bio:
Dr. Ratner is a board-certified urologist and the Chief Science Officer of Theralogix, a Washington, DC based company which markets micronutrient supplements with a focus on reproductive health. Dr. Ratner did his undergraduate and graduate studies in nutrition at Cornell University. He received his M.D. and residency training at Tulane University School of Medicine.
Where to find Dr. Mark Ratner:
- Website: https://theralogix.com/
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- 📧 ipkent@theralogix.com
- Julie Schaefer - Canadian Sales Representative
- 📧 julie@theralogix.ca
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