Fertility Supplements

Fertility supplements are known around the world to not only help a woman produce the correct levels of hormones, but also to improve her reproductive health. There are a few main vitamins and minerals that are the most common; prenatals, folic acid, Omega-3 fatty acids and chaste berry.

Vitex agnus castus, or chaste berry, is used for hormonal balances between LH and FSH. It’s designed to increase the LH production while decreasing the FSH production as it acts on the pituitary glands. It also relieves PMS symptoms, aches and pains. This supplement could take 3-6 months to take effect so it’s important you begin using this product as early as possible. Vitex is also great at getting and keeping a woman’s cycle on track, which in itself has benefits to help you get pregnant.
Folic Acid has been a fertility supplement for many years. Vitamin B decreases birth defects especially in the brain, spinal cord and neural tube. All of these things develop early in the pregnancy stages, so its recommended folic acid be used prior to pregnancy as well as during. The “new” folic acid is Omega-3. It’s a fatty acid that has key nutrients gained from certain foods like seafood, nuts and oils. Also known as “brain food” it promotes cardiac and circulatory health.

FertilAid comes in men’s and women’s formulas and is definitely the most popular supplement on the market. Doctors approve it and patients love it. Women’s formulas promote a regular ovulation cycle and hormonal balance. The natural, herbal ingredient includes chaste berry and the preconception dose of folic acid gives 100% of the recommended dose of vitamins and minerals. Men’s formulas promote sperm motility, quality and count. L-Carnitine included in this formula is the key nutrient in healthy sperm formation. It’s also rich in Vitamin B and Zinc. You can buy the men’s and women’s formulas for under $150 total. Taking some form of supplement, regardless of your fertility intentions keeps your hormones healthy and your attitude positive.