18/04/2021
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As anyone who has struggled to conceive knows, infertility can be a hard journey with various - and sometimes overwhelming -treatment possibilities. But there’s one option to boost your baby-making chances that’s relatively simple and non-invasive: your diet and, more specifically, the micronutrients you get through food or supplements.
Before you make a beeline to the health food store, though, talk to your doctor. And if you’re wanting specifics to discuss, here’s a look at what vitamins and minerals might be worth your while.
Role of micronutrients in fertility
By now, you might expect we’d have the role of vitamins and fertility all figured out. However, that’s not quite the case. Because fertility is a complex equation, and each person’s body is different, the science around micronutrients and conception is still, shall we say, in its infancy.
That said, some promising studies have begun to shed light on the role of vitamins in getting and staying pregnant.
Vitamins play important roles in female health. They’re essential for many functions, including:
• menstruation and ovulation
• thyroid function
• energy production
• immune function
• oocyte (egg) quality and maturation
So adequate vitamin and mineral intake is critical when trying to create the right environment for a healthy pregnancy. Some nutrients may even reduce symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a common underlying cause of infertility.
In men, studies have shown certain supplements may increase s***m count and motility, helping the little swimmers reach their target.
We’ve broken down some of the most popular supplements for fertility, with the details on their use, effectiveness, and dosage.
1. Acetyl L-carnitine
Who it’s for: Men and women
Claimed fertility benefit: Helps s***m motility; contains antioxidants that promote healthy female reproductive system
When you think “vitamins,” acetyl L-carnitine (ALC) may not be the first to spring to mind — but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be on your radar. This supplement is a form of the amino acid L-carnitine (LC), which occurs naturally in the body and helps turn fat into energy.
Sometimes ALC and LC are taken in combination to promote fertility in women.
A 2018 review found that, though LC has some benefits for female fertility, ALC has more powerful antioxidants. These are thought to slow age-related changes in the female reproductive system. The review also noted that supplementing with both LC and ALC improved symptoms of:
• PCOS
• endometriosis
• amenorrhea (the absence of a period)
Other research has indicated that both ALC and LC can boost s***m motility in men. Dosing recommendations used to promote male fertility typically range between 1 and 3 grams per day for both ALC and LC. However, it’s important to consult your healthcare provider before supplementing with LC or ALC to ensure safety and proper dosing.
2. B vitamins (other than folic acid)
Who they’re for: Women and men
Claimed fertility benefit: Help promote egg health and prevent ovulatory infertility; may give s***m quality a boost
You’ve probably heard folic acid (vitamin B-9) is important before and during pregnancy — we’ll get to that one in a minute. But other B vitamins play a role in fertility, too.
A large, long-running public health study — a higher intake of vitamins B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6, and B-12 was associated with lower risk of ovulatory infertility. (“Ovulatory infertility” is when an ovulation disorder is the cause of your infertility.)
Some studies have linked low levels of vitamin B-12 with female infertility. Research shows that having higher levels of B-12 and folate may enhance fertility in women undergoing infertility treatment.
A B-complex multivitamin can provide adequate amounts of many, if not all, of your daily Bs.
3. Vitamin C
Who it’s for: Men
Claimed fertility benefit: Supports s***m count and mobility
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can reduce cellular damage throughout the body, as well as increase iron absorption. Multiple studies found that taking vitamin C with vitamin E improved the number, mobility, and sometimes DNA integrity (in other words, quality) of s***m in men.
The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin C is 90 milligrams (mg) for men and 75 mg for women.
4. Calcium
Who it’s for: Women and men
Claimed fertility benefit: Helps create s***m
To be frank, research isn’t definitive that extra calcium boosts fertility. But it’s important for both men and women to get enough of this mineral to prevent deficiencies. A study found that calcium deficiency could be a cause of infertility in men, since calcium is involved in the production of s***m.
The RDA for adult men and women is 1,000 mg per day. Unless you’re deficient in this mineral, it’s best to get your calcium from healthy dietary sources like full fat yogurt, not supplements.
5. Coenzyme Q10
Who it’s for: Men and women
Claimed fertility benefit: Improves ovarian response in in vitro fertilization (IVF); boosts s***m motility
Your body produces coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) on its own, but increasing the amount in your bloodstream may have benefits for baby-making, especially if you’re trying IVF. Study found that pre-supplementation with CoQ10 improved ovarian response in women undergoing IVF.
6. Vitamin D
Who it’s for: Women and men
Claimed fertility benefit: Improves ovarian stimulation and semen quality
Some studies have linked a deficiency of the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D, to infertility in women. Research found low levels of vitamin D in women who struggled with infertility due to polycystic ovarian syndrome. (However, this wasn’t observed in women with unexplained infertility.)
Vitamin D plays essential roles in both female and male reproductive function. Research has shown that vitamin D deficiency may be associated with infertility in both men and women, so it’s important to be tested for vitamin D deficiency. Get advice from your healthcare provider regarding an appropriate supplemental dose, depending on your levels.
7. Vitamin E
Who it’s for: Men and women
Claimed fertility benefit: Increases s***m motility; boosts general female reproductive health
Vitamin E has antioxidant properties that may promote s***m function in men and in women. The RDA of vitamin E for adults is 15 mg.
8. Folic acid
Who it’s for: Women
Claimed fertility benefit: Helps achieve pregnancy; improves outcome of fertility treatments
Getting enough folic acid (the synthetic form of folate) isn’t just a smart choice during pregnancy. It may be wise to supplement when trying to conceive, too.
“Folate supplementation prior to conception has been associated with a greater chance for getting pregnant, improved success with fertility treatments, and reduced risk of neural tube defects in the baby,” says Low Dog. “Though, more testing is needed.”
For pregnant women, the RDA of folic acid is 600 micrograms (mcg). Additionally, it’s recommended that women who are planning to become pregnant or who may become pregnant supplement with a daily dose of 400 to 800 mcg folic acid starting at least 1 month before becoming pregnant.
9. Iron
Who it’s for: Women
Claimed fertility benefit: Prevents iron-deficiency anemia
Ovulatory infertility (one potential barrier to baby-making) can be caused by iron deficiency. A long-term study for more than 18,000 women showed that supplementing with iron appeared to decrease the risk of ovulatory infertility.
10. Omega-3s
Who it’s for: Men and women
Claimed fertility benefit: Boosts s***m motility; helps achieve pregnancy over age 35
How about those ever-popular omega-3s from fatty fish and other dietary sources?
“When looking at dietary patterns, seafood consumption as part of a healthy diet has been associated with greater fertility in men and women,” notes Low Dog. “While we wait for more research, I would say that if you don’t regularly eat omega-3-rich seafood, taking a supplement may be worthwhile while trying to conceive.”
11. Selenium
Who it’s for: Men and women
Claimed fertility benefit: Improved semen quality; reduced risk of miscarriage
Selenium may not get much hype, but it’s an important mineral that may have a part to play in the reproductive system.
Research reports that a selenium deficiency can be a factor in miscarriage, low semen quality, and poor s***m motility. According to a 2019 study, selenium may also help maintain the health of follicular fluid surrounding women’s eggs.
Since selenium is necessary for the male body to produce s***m, some research has indicated that a selenium and vitamin E combo could improve semen quality and s***m motility. The RDA for selenium is set at 55 mcg per day for adults.
12. Zinc
Who it’s for: Men and women
Claimed fertility benefit: Helps fertilization and egg development; improves s***m quality
Zinc is essential for the formation of s***m, and a handful of studies have suggested that a zinc deficiency might lead to low quality s***m.
As for zinc and female fertility, a 2019 study Source established that lower levels of this mineral in the blood were associated with longer time trying to conceive. The current RDA for zinc is 8 mg for women and 11 mg for men.
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