Nutrients to Support Preconception

Nutrients to Support Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum

Select Nutrients for Preconception, Nutrients for Pregnancy or Nutrients for Postpartum and Beyond

Nutrients to Support Preconception - see below

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NUTRIENTS TO SUPPORT PRECONCEPTION

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Maternal and paternal health are of equal importance leading up to conception. Prenatal health determines the quality of genetic material within the sperm and egg influencing the baby's genetic potential.

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PRECONCEPTION CARE – FEMALE

CORE TREATMENT

Provide essential nutrition required for health and development in pregnancy, improve essential fatty acid status, support DNA methylation, and support maternal and foetal microbiome

Metagenics Pregnancy Care Advanced - 2 capsules daily

Metagenics MetaPure EPA/DHA - 1 tsp (5 mL) daily or 2 capsules twice daily

OR

Metagenics Algal Oil - 1 capsule twice daily

Metagenics MetaCholine - 1 capsule three times daily

Metagenics Ultra Flora Mother and Baby - 1 capsule daily

If with high homocysteine levels / if hypomethylation  ( HCY >15 nmol/L, SAH >22 nmol/L)

Keep in mind improving kidney function/clearance of SAH and homocysteine

Metagenics Metagen Methyl-Active* - 1 capsule daily 

For specific female fertility issues, refer to Infertility - Female protocols

*At risk Patients, such as those with a history or increased risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, or cognitive decline, folate prescribing considerations are as follows:

  • Keep total folate intake below 1000 mcg/day from all sources daily.
  • Use of higher supplemental doses, up to 1000 mcg/day, in ‘at risk’ populations should be limited to a three month period.

PRECONCEPTION CARE – MALE

CORE TREATMENT 

Improve overall sperm health

Metagenics MetaPure EPA/DHA - 1 tsp (5 mL) daily or 2 capsules twice daily

OR

Metagenics Algal Oil - 1 capsule twice daily

Metagenics Bio Q-Absorb Ubiquinol 150mg - 1-2 capsules daily

Metagenics Acetyl-L-Carnitine - 1 level scoop (3 g) twice daily

OR

Metagenics EnergyX -  2 level scoops (9.5 g) to 200 mL of water, twice daily.

Improve lifestyle factors

  • Stop smoking, reduce alcohol and caffeine consumption (If necessary, refer to Alcohol & Addictions or Smoking protocols)
  • Avoid hot saunas and baths, prolonged sitting, tight underwear or physical trauma

For specific male fertility issues, refer to Infertility – Male protocol

PRECONCEPTION CARE – BOTH PARTNERS

CORE TREATMENT

Improve lifestyle factors

  • Wellness and Healthy Ageing Program
  • Stop smoking, avoid alcohol, reduce caffeine

Optimise phytonutrient status

Metagenics Resveratrol Healthy Ageing - 1 tablet daily

If overweight or obese

Shake It Practitioner Weight Management Program

Metagenics Resist-X Advanced - 1 tablet twice daily

Assess and manage stress

Assess neurobiology using the Mood and Stress Questionnaire (MSQ)

Reduce systemic toxin load and reduce the effects of environmental toxin exposure

Metagenics Clinical Detoxification Program - completed at least 3 months prior to conception attempts

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