Nutrients that can help to support a healthy conception includes:
- Antioxidants: Protect cells from damage by free radicals in environmental and other toxins
- Coenzyme (Q10): An important antioxidant and energy nutrient within every cell
- Vitamin E: An antioxidant that may promote circulation to the reproductive system, including to the placenta
- Vitamin C: An antioxidant important within the ovary itself. As the developing egg needs Vitamin C to mature and ovulate, more Vitamin C is used up around the time of ovulation
- Mixed carotenoids: Vitamin A (retinoid) is involved in creating DNA. In small amounts, it is essential for healthy fetal development, particularly for the immune system and eyes. However, you should avoid taking too much Vitamin A
- Manganese: Involved in enzyme functions that have antioxidant effects and transfer genetic information
- Zinc: One of the most important nutrients for a healthy reproductive system. Involved in sexual development, ovulation, and the menstrual cycle
- Selenium: An antioxidant that supports normal conception
- Omega-3 fatty acids: Improving omega-3 fatty acids ensures that a woman’s fat tissue retain's a reserve of these fatty acids for the developing fetus, a healthy pregnancy and optimally fed newborn
- B-Vitamins: Vitamin B12, B6, and folate are three B Vitamins significant for the reproductive system