for those searching for fertility supplements, here are what's written from the "Path to Pregnancy" e-book:
1. Vitamin E - Increased fertility in both men and women has resulted from this powerful antioxidant. Studies show that a low level of Vitamin E in males decreases sperm production and supplementation may also improve sperm motility.
In women, vitamin E helps to normalize hormone production and may improve egg quality. Studies show that vitamin E can increase sperm potency by 2 1/2 times. Two studies found that vitamin E supplementation lead to a 20% pregnancy rate in previously infertile men.
Dosage: 400 IU daily (If possible, vitamin E should be D-alpha and not DL-alpha. The reason is that D-alpha is natural and has a higher absorption and benefit rate.
2. Vitaminc C - Also a powerful antioxidant, Vitamin C blocks damaging free radicals. It can increase count and motility of sperm. It also reduces sperm agglutination (clumping), a condition where sperm tend to stick together, which reduces fertility.
If you‘re currently taking the drug Clomid to encourage ovulation, Vitamin C might increase your chances of a better ovulation by assisting in ovarian function and egg development. Vitamin C may increase the amount of water in your cervical mucus, which will make it more plentiful. However, women should avoid very large doses of Vitamin C because it can have the opposite effect, and dry up cervical mucus.
Dosage: Men – 200 to 1000 milligrams per day Women – Up to 1000 milligrams per day
3. B Vitamins - For men, B12 will help increase the quantity and performance of his sperm.Women can benefit from taking B6, B12 and a B-Complex vitamin.
For women, when your body is deficient in B6, it builds up too much estrogen, causing your ovaries to shut down the production of progesterone. This can result in a luteal phase defect, which can be corrected with B6 supplementation. B-Complex vitamins help you reduce stress and maintain a healthy balance of hormones in your body. Lack of B-vitamins is very common in people who eat mostly refined and processed foods as well as those who smoke.
Dosage: B6 : 50mg - 100mg per day; B12: 1000 mcg per day; B-complex: contains 50mcg B12, 50mg all other B vitamins
4. Zinc – The focus of numerous studies in fertility of males and females, this nutrient is essential for your pregnancy and your future baby‘s health. A deficiency of Zinc can lead to decreased fertility and also increase the risk of having a miscarriage. It helps women to more effectively utilize the hormones estrogen and progesterone, to achieve conception. Zinc deficiency is quite common, yet even a mild zinc deficiency can drastically reduce sperm counts. Zinc deficiency will also affect how long the sperm can live in the vaginal tract.
In the journal Fertility and Sterility doctors reported that men with fertility problems who took a daily dose of 66 milligrams of zinc and 5 milligrams of folic acid for almost six months saw a 74% increase in their sperm counts.
Dosage: 50 mg. with a full glass of water Works best when combined with folic acid to improve sperm count.
5. Selenium - Another antioxidant, increased levels of selenium have been found to produce higher sperm counts in men. Selenium deficiency causes fragile sperm with easily broken tails. Semen is high in selenium so it must be replenished regularly.
It improves overall reproductive health in women and may help to prevent miscarriage.
Dosage: 50-200 mcg per day
6. L-Carnitine (Amino Acid) – Many recently published studies indicate that both L-carnitine and L-acetyl carnitine improved sperm in a number of areas key to fertilization, namely sperm quality and sperm function.
Dosage: 300 to 1,000 milligrams three times a day
7. L-Arginine (Amino Acid) – Amino acids are the building blocks of life. The head of the sperm contains an exceptional amount of this nutrient, which is essential for sperm production. It helps increase both sperm count and quality.
It can also help maintain a healthy uterine lining and may improve egg quality.
Dosage: 1500 – 4000mg over the course of a day on an empty stomach
8. Coenzyme Q10 – A nutrient used by the body in the production of energy. While its exact role in the formation of sperm is unknown, there is evidence that as little as 10 mg per day (over a two-week period) will increase sperm count and motility
9. Folic Acid – A vital component during your pregnancy to prevent spina bifida (a neural tube defect) in your child. It needs to be in your system at the time of conception so you should begin taking it well before you start trying to conceive.
Also needed for sperm production, count, motility, and low morphological abnormalities. Dosage: minimum 400 mcg per day Vitamin C aids in absorption.
10. Magnesium Citrate – An essential vitamin which goes hand in hand with the ―B‖ vitamins. Low levels of magnesium have been linked to miscarriage and infertility.
Dosage: 200 mg. Daily
11. Manganese - The metabolism of the female hormone estrogen depends on manganese. Therefore, a deficiency of manganese may significantly reduce fertility in women.
12. Calcium – Before, during and after pregnancy you need 1000mg daily taken along with Vitamin D for absorption.
13. Glutathione and Cryptoxanthin – These anti-oxidants may prevent damage to sperm that makes them sluggish and unable to fertilize an egg. It's probably best to get these anti-oxidants from food sources rather than supplementation.
Standard dosage computation: 10mg per Kg BW (Body weight) per day. Should be divided so that it is taken 2-3 times per day along with Vitamin C.
14. Geritol Tonic – Often referred to as a ―Baby in a Bottle,‖ this highly potent liquid vitamin and mineral supplement is recommended by many women who personally took it and then conceived. It is supposed to work well in increasing cervical mucus. While there is no medical research regarding this supplement, since so many women across the Internet claim that it worked for them, I have decided to include it in this list.
Dosage: Follow directions on the bottle.
I also have "Pregnancy Miracle" e-book and here are the supplements that might help (some of it are unknown to me):
1. Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) - supports the immune and nervous system. Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 are critical in the production of prostagladins which helps regulate hormones.
2. N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) - antioxidant that acts as a mucolytic and increases levels of glutathione. useful for insulin resistance and improves fertility for women. reduces testosterone levels.
3. Vitamin A - helps in the proper production of cervical mucus and protect sperms from damaging free radicals. Both men and women should have up to1000 IU of beta carotene.
4. B Vitamins - keeps ovary healthy and working well. suggested dosage: B6 - 50mg to 100mg a day; B12 - 1000mcg per day (B-complex contains 50mcg B12 and 50mg of other B vitamins).
5. d-Pinitol 600 - aids in ovulation; recommended to women with PCOS (1 to 2 capsules a day).
6. Vitex 750 (Chaste Tree Extract) - maintains healthy prolactin and hormonal balance during women's monthly menstrual cycle. helps maintain normal ovarian function, trigger the production of progesterone and helps women with lack of ovulation or infertility.
7. Cinnulin PF - patented aqueous cinnamon extract that has high concentration of active type-a polymers to support healthy blood sugar metabolism and cholesterol+weight management. reduced insulin resistance in PCOS women
8. Vitamin C - recommended is 1000mg a day
9. Vitamin E - at least 400IU of natural, dry d-alpha tocopherol
10. Borage Oil - ensure proper GLA intake and the production of anti-inflammatory hormones
11. Colostrum - for auto-immune disorders
12. Coenzyme (Q10) - improve cellular functions and decrease any decline in egg quality that might be experience with age.
Other recommendations include: bee pollen, royal jelly, blue-green algae, wheatgrass, vitamin B6, and folic acid.
Again, these supplements are recommended by the e-books I've read.
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