Supplements
Daily Supplements
Several studies have shown that by taking supplements on a daily basis, egg and sperm quality can be improved, stress and inflammation can be reduced, and metabolic syndrome improved.
Prenatal Support for all women
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Prenatal Multivitamin
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Prenatal One (by Rainbow Light), 1 tab/day - or
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Prenatal Nutrients (by Pure Encapsulations), 2 tabs/day - or
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Prenatal and Nursing Formula (by Klaire Labs), 3 tabs/day
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Folate, Methylated
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Intrinsi B12/Folate (by Metagenics), 800mcg, 1 tab/day
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Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids
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Omega-genics EPA - DHA 500 (by Metagenics), 1,000mg, 2 caps/day
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Vitamin D
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D3 5000 (by Metagenics), 5,000 IU, 1 cap/day
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Benefits:
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Folic Acid
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Iron
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Wide range of micronutrients
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Benefits:
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Healthy neural tube development
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DNA Formation
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Estrogen clearance
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Reduced blood clotting
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Benefits:
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Improves egg quality
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Important for brain development
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Promotes hormonal balance
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Benefits:
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Increases ovarian response to hormonal stimulation
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Improves implantation rates
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Reduces the risk of miscarriage
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Egg Quality
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CoQ10
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Neo-Q10 125 mg/cap (by THeralogix), 3 to 5, caps/day or
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Q-EVail 200 mg/cap (by Designs for Health) 3 caps/day
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Vitamin D
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D3 5000 (by Metagenics), 5,000 IU, 1 cap/day
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Benefits:
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Improves quality of eggs and embryos
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Energy source for the egg and mitochondria
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Mitochondria important for spindle alignment
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Spindles involved in segregation of chromosomes
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Improves normal chromosomal replication
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Benefits:
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Increases ovarian response to hormonal stimulation
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Improves implantation rates
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Reduces the risk of miscarriage
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Inositol
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Ovasitol (by Theralogix), 2 packets/day or
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Sensitol (by Designs For Health), 2 caps with meal
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Benefits:
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Promotes normal cycles
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Supports healthy blood sugars
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Improves ovarian function
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Improves quality of egg and embryo
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Treats PCOS
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Melatonin
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Melatonin (by Designs For Health), 3mg at night
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Benefits:
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Antioxidant - prevents or slows damage to cells
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Supports better sleep
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Improves hormonal balance
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Improves quality of eggs and embryos
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Acai Berry
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Acai - Liquid Concentrate (by NOW), 1tbsp 2/day or
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Acai 600 (by Pure Encapsulations), 6 caps/day
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Benefits:
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Increases number of eggs retrieved in IVF cycles
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Improves fertilization rate
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Results in more normal blastocysts (Day 5 embryos)
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Resveratrol
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Resveratrol Supreme (by Designs For Health), 3 caps/day
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Benefits:
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Antioxidant - prevents or slows damage to cells
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Vitamin C
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Look for good brands at labdoor, 1,000mg/day
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Benefits:
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Antioxidant - prevents or slows damage to cells
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Vitamin E
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Look for good brands at labdoor, 800 IU/day
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Benefits:
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Antioxidant - prevents or slows damage to cells
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DHEA
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DHEA (by Metagenics), 25mg, 3/day
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Benefits:
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Supports adrenal and ovarian function
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Improves both number and quality of eggs
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Best used during IVF retrieval cycles only
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Maca
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Femmenessence Pro Harmony (by Symphony Natural Health), 1 cap 2/day
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Benefits:
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Supports hormone balance
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Supports adrenal hormones and energy level
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Supports regular menstrual cycles
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Supports reproductive health​
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PCOS
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Inositol
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Ovasitol (by Theralogix), 2 packets/day or
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Sensitol (by Designs For Health), 2 caps with meal
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Benefits:
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Promotes normal cycles
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Supports healthy blood sugars
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Improves ovarian function
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Improves quality of egg and embryo
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Treats PCOS
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Melatonin
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Melatonin (by Designs For Health), 3mg at night
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Benefits:
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Antioxidant - prevents or slows damage to cells
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Supports better sleep
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Improves hormonal balance
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Improves quality of eggs and embryos
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CoQ10
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Neo-Q10 125 mg/cap (by THeralogix), 3 to 5, caps/day or
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Q-EVail 200 mg/cap (by Designs for Health) 3 caps/day
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Benefits:
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Improves quality of eggs and embryos
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Energy source for the egg and mitochondria
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Mitochondria important for spindle alignment
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Spindles involved in segregation of chromosomes
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Improves normal chromosomal replication
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Thin Lining
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Vitamin E
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Look for good brands at labdoor, 800 IU/day
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Benefits:
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Antioxidant - prevents or slows damage to cells
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L-Arginine
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L-Arginine 750 (by Designs For Health), 6 grams/day or 8 caps/day
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Benefits:
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Improves blood flow by dilating arteries
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Use only during Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) cycles
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Requires high doses
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Turmeric
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Curcum-Evail (by Designs For Health), 1,000 mg 2/day, or 1 cap 2/day
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Benefits:
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Anti-inflammatory
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Reduces pain
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Improves blood flow
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STOP when pregnant
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Low Dose Aspirin
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81mg/day
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Benefits:
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Improves blood flow
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Endometriosis & Painful Periods
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CoQ10
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Neo-Q10 125 mg/cap (by THeralogix), 3 to 5, caps/day or
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Q-EVail 200 mg/cap (by Designs for Health) 3 caps/day
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Benefits:
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Improves quality of eggs and embryos
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Energy source for the egg and mitochondria
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Mitochondria important for spindle alignment
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Spindles involved in segregation of chromosomes
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Improves normal chromosomal replication
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Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids
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Omega-genics EPA - DHA 500 (by Metagenics), 1,000mg, 2 caps/day
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Benefits:
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Improves egg quality
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Important for brain development
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Promotes hormonal balance
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Turmeric
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Curcum-Evail (by Designs For Health), 1,000 mg 2/day, or 1 cap 2/day
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Benefits:
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Anti-inflammatory
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Reduces pain
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Improves blood flow
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STOP when pregnant
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Magnesium
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Magnesium Buffered Chelate (by Designs For Health), 1 to 4 caps /day (dose to bowel tolerance)
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Benefits:
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Reduces muscle cramping
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Reduces pain
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Treats constipation
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Hormonal Detox
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Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids
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Omega-genics EPA - DHA 500 (by Metagenics), 1,000mg, 2 caps/day
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Turmeric
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Curcum-Evail (by Designs For Health), 1,000 mg 2/day, or 1 cap 2/day
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Folate, Methylated
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Intrinsi B12/Folate (by Metagenics), 800mcg, 1 tab/day
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Benefits:
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Improves egg quality
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Important for brain development
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Promotes hormonal balance
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Benefits:
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Anti-inflammatory
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Reduces pain
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Improves blood flow
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STOP when pregnant
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Benefits:
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Healthy neural tube development
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DNA Formation
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Estrogen clearance
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Reduced blood clotting
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Pre-Conception Support For All Men
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CoQ10
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Neo-Q10 125 mg/cap (by THeralogix), 3 to 5, caps/day or
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Q-EVail 200 mg/cap (by Designs for Health) 3 caps/day
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Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids
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Omega-genics EPA - DHA 500 (by Metagenics), 1,000mg, 2 caps/day
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Men's Multivitamin
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Men's One (by Rainbow Light), 1 tab/day or
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O.N.E. Multivitamin (by Pure Encapsulations), 1 tab/day
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Zinc
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Zinc AG, 20mg (by Metagenics), 1 to 2 tabs /day
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Benefits:
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Improves quality of sperm and embryos
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Energy source for the sperm and mitochondria
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Mitochondria important for spindle alignment
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Spindles involved in segregation of chromosomes
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Improves normal chromosomal replication
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Benefits:
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Anti-inflammatory
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Reduces pain
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Promotes hormonal balance
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Benefits:
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Wide range of micronutrients needed for sperm
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Benefits:
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Increases sperm count
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Improves sperm function - motility
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Improves sperm function - fertilization
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