Prenatal Nutrition + Fertility Supplements
Recommendations for Women:
PRENATAL RECS:
(1) Prenatal Multivitamin by MegaFood: Baby & Me 2 (Whole foods prenatal multivitamin, certified gluten free, vegetarian safe, soy free, dairy free, kosher, and non-GMO formula. Contains methylated folate and B-12, read more on Why Methylation Matters here).
(2) Thorne Research – Basic Prenatal (Folate Multivitamin for Pregnant and Lactating Women).
(3) If you don’t like taking pills (or suffer from nausea), recommend Prenatal Gummy option: SmartyPants Prenatal Complete Daily Gummy Vitamins
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DHA RECS:
(1) Prenatal DHA by Nordic Naturals (Omega 3 + Vitamin D) (An essential fatty acid that improves fetal development, and maximizes blood flow to the uterus).
(2) Omega 3 for Vegetarians/Vegans: Algae Omega 3 by Nordic Naturals (made from micro-algae).
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VITAMIN D RECS:
(1) Vitamin D3 5000 IU by Pure Encapsulations (Linked to boosting fertility in both women and men, enhanced immunity, and improved health outcomes of the fetus. Though more research is needed, it appears vitamin D levels are associated with improved IVF success rates, it appears the most important role vitamin D plays in reproduction may be within the uterus).
(2) D3 for Vegetarians/Vegans: Vitamin D3 by Nordic Naturals (plant-based formula sourced from lichen).
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CO-Q10 Res:
Ubiquinol by Jarrow Formulas (“Active Antioxidant” form of Co-Q10, critical to energy production in the cell, linked to boosting fertility).
For women who have MTHFR metabolic error and need additional methylated folate, recommend: Thorne Research – 5-MTHF 1 mg Folate (methyltetrahydrofolate is the metabolically active form of folic acid which is found in nature). Further reading about the MTHFR mutation check out this helpful resource MTHFR Mutation Guide For Non-Sciencey Types! Symptoms and Diet Explained by Diet vs Disease.
Once pregnant, consult with your physician, recommend women continue prenatal multivitamin, omega 3, and vitamin D3 dosage as directed by your health care physician (discontinue ubiquinol/CoQ10 and any herbal supplements).
Fertility Supplement Recommendations for Men:
(1) Mens Multivitamin by Fairhaven Health: FertilAid for Men
(2) Omega Curcumin by Nordic Naturals
(3) Vitamin D3 5000 IU by Nordic Naturals (Linked to boosting fertility in both women and men, enhanced immunity, and helps build strong teeth and bone).
(4) Ubiquinol by Jarrow Formulas (“Active Antioxidant” Form of Co-Q10, critical to energy production in the cell).
Reading Recommendations:
(2) Fertility Foods: 100+ Recipes to Nourish Your Body While Trying to Conceive
(4) For PCOS: The PCOS Diet Plan, Second Edition: A Natural Approach to Health for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
(5) For Gestational Diabetes: Real Food for Gestational Diabetes: An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition Approach
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