Multivitamin Health Feed

Multivitamins & Infertility

Nutrients that can help to support a healthy conception include:

• Antioxidants “ protect cells from damage by free radicals in environmental and other toxins
• Coenzyme (Q10) “ an important antioxidant and ˜energy nutrient within every cell
• Vitamin E “ an antioxidant that may promote circulation to the reproductive system, including to the placenta
• Vitamin C “ an antioxidant important within the ovary itself. As the developing egg needs vitamin C to mature and ovulate, more vitamin C is used up around the time of ovulation
• Mixed carotenoids “ Vitamin A (retinoid) is involved in creating DNA. In small amounts it is essential for healthy foetal development, particularly for the immune system and eyes. However, you should avoid taking too much Vitamin A
• Manganese “ involved in enzyme functions that have antioxidant effects and transfer genetic information
• Zinc “ one of the most important nutrients for a healthy reproductive system. Involved in sexual development, ovulation and the menstrual cycle
• Selenium “ an antioxidant that supports normal conception
• Omega-3 fatty acids “ improving omega-3 fatty acids ensures that a woman’s fat tissue stores retain a reserve of these fatty acids for the developing foetus, a healthy pregnancy and optimally fed newborn
• B-Vitamins “ Vitamin B12, B6 and folate are three B vitamins significant for the reproductive system