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Boosting Your Chance Of Conception Using Vitamins & Supplements

Boosting Your Chance Of Conception Using Vitamins & Supplements

While trying to get pregnant it is important to take the right vitamins and supplements, not only can this improve fertility and increase your chances of conception – it can also reduce the risk of problems in your baby’s development in the early stages of your pregnancy.

Not sure which supplements to take on your journey to becoming a parent? Read on and find out which supplements are the best, how they increase your chances of conception and how much you should be taking.

Importance Of Vitamins & Supplements

Getting a nourishing regimen of prenatal vitamins and supplements is important, because it increases fertility and the chances of conception. Vitamins and supplements ensure both mother and child get the nutrients necessary for a healthy pregnancy, but you shouldn’t wait till you are pregnant to start supplementing your diet with vitamins, as they aid in fertility and create an environment that is equipped to create and support life. Doctors recommend taking vitamins and supplements up to two to three months before trying to conceive.

The right combination of fertility vitamins for both men and women, boosts chances of conception by improving egg and sperm quality. Studies prove that vitamins and supplements lead to increased chances of conception in shorter amounts of time.

Folic Acid

Folic acid (also known as Vitamin B9) is renowned for being the supplement of choice for conceiving a healthy pregnancy. It reduces the risk of neural tube defects and many other problems in the baby’s early development. Studies have proven that taking folic acid is effective in increasing fertility rates.

Surecheck Tip: Doctors recommend taking 400 micrograms folic acid daily, starting before conception until the end of your pregnancy. This is the dosage of folic acid in supplements like Folacid® META (bioactive form of folic acid).

Vitamin E

Usually used in skincare products to reduce wrinkles, Vitamin E helps to repair damaged cells – which makes it the perfect fertility vitamin. It is a fundamental nutrient for ovaries and acts as an anti-aging antioxidant. For more mature women trying to conceive, Vitamin E helps improve egg quality – which is essential to being able to conceive and carry babies to term.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is fundamental for developing healthy hormones. These hormones communicate key signals throughout the month, creating a template for a woman’s menstrual cycle and ensuring a balance throughout pregnancy. Healthy exposure to sunlight is the best way to soak up Vitamin D, however today it is common to be deficient in it, so taking Vitamin D supplements are recommended.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

A crucial prenatal supplement because it positively impacts brain development in babies. Also, Studies have shown that Omega-3 fatty acids (commonly found in fish oil pills) increase fertility by improving egg quality.

Surecheck Tip: Doctors recommend taking at least 300mg of Omega 3 fatty acids daily

Selenium

Renowned for its antioxidant abilities, selenium is a vitamin that boosts fertility by promoting healthy ovarian  follicles – which develop and release healthy eggs. Taking selenium helps prevent gestational complications and miscarriages, it also protects the nervous system of your developing baby from damage.

Surecheck Tip: Doctors recommend women take around 60mcg daily.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

CoQ10 is a popular fertility vitamin because studies have shown it to increase fertility, particularly for women over 40. It elevates egg quality and thickens uterine lining, which is especially important for women with thin linings who struggle to conceive. Some studies even show that it improves fertility rates for women with polycystic ovarian disorder.

Surecheck Tip: Doctors recommend taking a daily dose of 150mg to 600mg of CoQ10.

Fertility Vitamins For Men

There is a common misconception that fertility supplements are exclusively meant for women, this is a myth. Men who use fertility supplements benefit from improved sperm count, motility and quality, which all improve the chances of conception and producing a healthier baby.

Folic acid is effective in increasing male fertility because it creates healthier sperm and improves the overall health of your future baby. Doctors recommend taking 400 micrograms of folic acid daily.

CoQ10 is known for its ability to increase sperm count and improve semen quality. Doctors recommend taking 200mg of CoQ10 twice daily.

Selenium’s antioxidant powers are also crucial for male fertility, because a deficiency can lead to infertility. Taking selenium increases sperm motility and semen quality, increasing the chance of conception immensely.

Omega-ig3 fatty acids enhance semen quality and make great fertility vitamins for men, doctors recommend taking 200mg twice daily.

Zinc improves sperm count and quality, white spots on your nails may indicate a zinc deficiency and suggests a need to supplement your diet with zinc, studies have proven that taking 66mg of zinc daily increases sperm count.

Vitamins For Pregnancy

Vitamins For Pregnancy

When your work (and play) leads to a successful pregnancy, you will need to update your regimen of vitamins and supplements to support your baby’s development.

The sooner you know, the better. This is why it is important to take pregnancy tests regularly when trying to conceive. We recommend using reliable pregnancy tests like Surecheck – which are developed with Colloidal Gold technology and can detect accurate results with a guaranteed 99% accuracy from the first day of a missed period.

Once you are positively pregnant, it is best to consult your doctor so you can be tested for nutrient deficiencies and prescribed vitamins and supplements according to your body’s and baby’s specific needs.

Iron is prescribed to prevent anaemia in mothers and low birth weight in babies. Vitamin C helps improve your body’s ability to absorb iron from your diet. Folic acid prevents babies from developing neural tube defects, like spina bifida. Iodine is necessary for developing your baby’s brain and nervous system. Vitamin D and B12 supports the healthy development of your baby’s skeleton and nervous system. Calcium is vital for bone health.

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