The supplement list
Amazon only lets me link one product per card, so here's the full list I couldn't fit, with a link for each.
Please read this first. These are the supplements my husband and I have used or been advised to consider at various stages. They are not medical advice, and everyone's needs are different. Always check with your own clinic or GP before starting anything, especially if you're on medication. Some links below are Amazon affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Full detail in the Disclaimer.
Non-negotiable for anyone trying to conceive. Supports healthy cell development. Choose methylfolate if you have MTHFR concerns.
View on Amazon →Most of the UK is deficient (have you met our weather), and low levels are linked to fertility outcomes. An easy, sensible one to cover.
View on Amazon →The antioxidant that supports energy production in egg and sperm cells. A real go-to for egg quality, and useful for the sperm side too.
View on Amazon →Hormone support and inflammation reduction. Pick a quality, mercury-free fish oil, or an algae version if you're plant-based.
View on Amazon →A ready-made preconception multi that covers a lot of the essentials in one, from a fertility brand a lot of people trust.
View on Amazon →A micronutrient supplement designed to support methylation and balance, often mentioned around fertility treatment.
View on Amazon →The PCOS one. Supports ovulation, insulin sensitivity and egg quality. Worth a chat with your clinic if PCOS is in the picture.
View on Amazon →Support energy, methylation and healthy cell division. Useful if your levels run low, as many people's quietly do.
View on Amazon →An antioxidant that's linked to egg quality and is sometimes used for PCOS and general cellular support.
View on Amazon →The gentle, well-absorbed form. Supports sleep, muscle relaxation and calmer, less-wired days.
View on Amazon →A potent antioxidant that supports egg and sperm quality and helps recycle other antioxidants in the body.
View on Amazon →Gut and vaginal microbiome support, which is increasingly linked to implantation and overall reproductive health.
View on Amazon →A newer one on the block, taken to support cellular energy (NAD+) and healthy ageing at the cell level.
View on Amazon →Linked to sperm motility and morphology. One for the other half of the equation, since sperm health drives up to half of outcomes.
View on Amazon →A male fertility multi built to support sperm health, from the same trusted fertility brand.
View on Amazon →An antioxidant (the one in tomatoes) that's associated with supporting sperm quality.
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