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One capsule of Fertilovit® F (daily dose) contains:
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Content
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per Capsule
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% RDA *
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Vitamin C
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100 mg
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125
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Vitamin E
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20 mg
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166
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Vitamin B1
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3 mg
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272
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Vitamin B2
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3 mg
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214
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Pantothenic acid
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12 mg
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200
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Vitamin B6
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4 mg
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285
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Vitamin B12
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7 µg
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280
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Folic acid
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800 µg
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400
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Vitamin D
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5 µg
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100
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Niacin
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35 mg
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218
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Biotin
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200 µg
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400
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Zinc
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5 mg
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50
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Magnesium
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100 mg
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32
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Jodine
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150 µg
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100
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Iron
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7,5 mg
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54
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*% of recommended daily allowance (according to EU-guidelines)
Fertilovit® F does not contain lactose and gelatine.
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One capsule of Fertilovit® F 35 plus (daily dose) contains:
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Content
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per Capsule
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% RDA *
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Vitamin C
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100 mg
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125
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Vitamin E
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20 mg
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166
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Vitamin B1
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3 mg
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272
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Vitamin B2
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3 mg
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214
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Pantothenic acid
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12 mg
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200
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Vitamin B6
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4 mg
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285
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Vitamin B12
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7 µg
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280
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Folic acid
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800 µg
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400
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Vitamin D
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5 µg
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100
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Niacin
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35 mg
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218
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Biotin
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200 µg
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400
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Zinc
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5 mg
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50
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Magnesium
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100 mg
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32
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Jodine
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150 µg
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100
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Iron
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7,5 mg
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54
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Coenzyme Q10
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35 mg
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-
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*% of recommended daily allowance (according to EU-guidelines)
Fertilovit® F 35 plus does not contain lactose and gelatin.
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One capsule of Fertilovit® F THY (daily dose) contains:
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Per capsule
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Per 100 g
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% RDA *
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Caloric value
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3,89 kJ (0,94 kcal)
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903 kJ (218 kcal)
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Proteins
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0,041 g
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9,5 g
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Fats
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0,035 g
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8,6 g
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Carbohydrates
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0,06 g
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13,86 g
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Vitamin C
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100 mg
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23203 mg
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125
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Vitamin E
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15 mg
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3480 mg
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125
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Vitamin B1
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4 mg
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928 mg
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364
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Vitamin B2
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4,5 mg
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1044 mg
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321
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Pantothenic acid
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18 mg
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4177 mg
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300
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Vitamin B6
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5,4 mg
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1253 mg
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386
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Vitamin B12
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9 mg
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2 mg
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360
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Folic acid
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800 mg
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186 mg
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400
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Vitamin D
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5 mg
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1,16 mg
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100
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Niacin
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17 mg
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3944 mg
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106
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Biotin
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180 mg
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42 mg
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360
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Zinc
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2,25 mg
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522 mg
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50
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Magnesium
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100 mg
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23203 mg
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32
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Iron
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7,5 mg
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1740 mg
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54
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Selenium
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100 mg
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23 mg
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181
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Coenzyme Q10
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20 mg
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4641 mg
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-
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* % of recommended dietary allowance
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*% of recommended daily allowance (according to EU-guidelines)
Fertilovit® FTHY does not contain lactose and gelatin.
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Scientifically Proven Effects of Each of the Ingredients of the Fertilovit®F Fertility Supplements:
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a water soluble antioxidant and protects the body’s cells as well as fat soluble vitamins like E from oxidative stress. Studies have revealed that oxidative stress worsens autoimmune thyroiditis and that patients benefit from taking antioxidants. Vitamin C is also important because it helps absorb iron. However, women should avoid high doses of vitamin C because it can dry up cervical fluid, preventing sperm from reaching the egg. This is why the Fertilovit® F range of fertility supplements feature a relatively low dose of vitamin C. To make the most of its vitamin C content, it is released in a sustained manner, providing its positive effect for many hours. A scientific study from 2003 showed that women taking vitamin C supplements had higher fertility rates.
Zink
Zinc is one of the essential trace minerals, which means that the body cannot produce it itself, but it has to be supplied via the diet. It has been found that zinc deficiencies are quite frequent even in western countries, which might be due to the fact that the body is not able to store zinc.
Yet zinc plays a crucial role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins alike. In addition to that the immune and hormone systems as well as important antioxidative enzymes need zinc for their work. Furthermore it is crucial for the synthesis of the nucleic acids DNA and RNA, which are essential during cell division, tissue repair and embryo development.
Last not least zinc is needed for thyroid hormone metabolism.
Vitamin E
Various studies have shown that supplementing vitamin E can enhance fertility. Vitamins E’s anti-oxidative properties promote oocyte health by effectively protecting these sensitive cells from the harmful impact of oxidative stress.
Niacin
Niacin belongs to the vitamins of the B-complex. It is present in every living cell and can be stored in the liver. It forms a vital building block of various coenzymes and is involved in key processes of metabolism. Additionally it has antioxidative properties.
Vitamin B1
Thiamin or vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin essential for the nervous system.
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2 or riboflavin has been called „growth vitamin“ in colloquial language. It is an important precursor for coenzymes, thus playing a central role in metabolism.
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid is necessary for the formation of coenzyme A. Coenzyme A plays a major role in the metabolism. It is involved in synthesis and breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins and is crucial for the production of cholesterol. Cholesterol is needed for the synthesis of steroid hormones, many of which are essential for reproduction.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 has traditionally been used for easing the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and menopause. Recent research has revealed its importance for reproductive wellness. This effect is mediated by vitamin B6’s involvement in the homocysteine pathway. Homocysteine is a potentially harmful amino acid and vitamin B6 is needed for its breakdown into other, harmless molecules. Vitamin B6 deficiency has been associated with hyperhomocysteinemia, which impairs fertility and placenta performance.
Vitamin B12
Recent research has shown that vitamin B12 supplementation may promote fertility and decrease the risk for miscarriage. Like vitamin B6 it is needed for the degradation of homocysteine.
A recent study from 2006 has shown that patients with autoimmune thyroiditis have an increased risk of vitamin B12 deficiency.
Vitamin D3
Among others vitamin D3 is important for the calcium and phosphate metabolism, thus being essential for bone growth. Furthermore it is needed for the development and performance of the nervous and muscle systems.
Folic acid
Folic acid is very delicate and easily destroyed during storage and cooking, which is why deficiencies are quite common even though fruit and vegetables are rich in folic acid.
Folic acid deficiency has been associated with neurological disorders such as spina bifida (split spine).
In addition to that it has antioxidative properties.
Finally folic acid is vital for the homocysteine pathway. Homocysteine is a potentially toxic amino acid, yet can be broken down into harmless molecules with the aid of folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. A rise in homocysteine levels is known to be associated with infertility, impairment of placenta function and even increased risk of miscarriage.
A Polish study published in 2003 showed that women who took folic acid during fertility treatment had oocytes with improved quality.
Biotin
Biotin belongs to the vitamin B-complex. It is a constituent of enzymes and as such is involved in key pathways of the metabolism. It is known that it is also involved in the epigenetic regulation of gene function. Animal studies have found evidence that biotin deficiency is associated with a decline of fertility and an increase of malformation risk.
Magnesium
Magnesium deficiency is not uncommon during pregnancy. This is due to an increase in magnesium excretion on the one hand and elevated magnesium needs of the baby on the other hand.
A first symptom of magnesium deficiency may be cramps in the calf, but may also involve muscular hyperexcitability of uterus muscle. Worst possible consequence of this is premature labour.
Iron
Iron, being a major constituent of hemoglobin, is considered essential as a blood building nutrient. It is also needed for normal hormone metabolism of the thyroid gland. Thyroid hypofunction, however, has frequently been found to be associated with reduced iron absorption, leading to an increased risk of iron deficiency. Women with iron deficiency have an elevated risk of impaired fertility and supplementing iron has been reported to increase fertility by supporting ovulation. In addition to that experts recommend to check iron levels when planning for conception, because the need for iron rises considerably during pregnancy.
Selenium
Studies have shown that supplementing selenium in high doses can improve the symptoms of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Two features of selenium seem to account for this: Firstly selenium is needed for the metabolism of thyroid hormones. Secondly selenium, having anti-oxidative properties, can counteract reactive oxygen species formed as a by-product of thyroid hormone synthesis.
Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is needed for energy production in the mitochondria. It has also been shown to promote mitochondrial health.
Of all the body’s cells the oocytes have by far the most mitochondria. Women over 35 tend to have impaired mitochondria, which diminishes energy production in the mitochondria and simultaneously leads to an increase in ROS (reactive oxygen species) production and thus to oxidative stress by the faulty mitochondria. This results in a decrease of oocyte quality. Experts believe that this may be a major reason for age-related fertility decline.
For quite some time there seemed to be no evidence suggesting a need for coenzyme Q10 supplementation. However, recent research has revealed that coenzyme Q10 levels can drop considerably with increasing age.
In line with expectations studies suggest a major improvement of embryonic development after coenzyme Q10 supplementation.
Iodine
Iodine is very important for healthy thyroid function. The thyroid gland produces hormones that are key regulators of growth processes and metabolism. Therefore it is essential that mothers-to-be have a sufficient supply of iodine to support not only themselves but also the baby. Even though in areas of iodine sufficiency like Austria, Switzerland and Germany certain foods are enriched in iodine, iodine supply is still not sufficient for the needs of a mother-to-be.
Contrary to that, women with autoimmunethyroiditis (e.g. Hashimoto's thyroiditis) are supposed to avoid iodine exposure, because excess iodine has been shown to worsen the symptoms of the disease. Hence fertility vitamins for these patients have to be free of iodine.