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
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.
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
Key Nutrients to Support Healthy Preconception, Pregnancy and Lactation - 2 capsules daily
High Purity, Low Reflux, Concentrated Fish Oil Liquid or Capsules - 1 tsp (5 mL) daily or 2 capsules twice daily
OR
Vegan DHA and EPA - 1 capsule twice daily
Choline - 1 capsule three times daily
Strain Specific Probiotics for Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Infant Health - 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
B12/ Folate (5-MTHF) for Cellular Health* - 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
High Purity, Low Reflux, Concentrated Fish Oil Liquid or Capsules - 1 tsp (5 mL) daily or 2 capsules twice daily
OR
Vegan DHA and EPA - 1 capsule twice daily
Enhanced Bioavailability Co-enzyme Q10 150mg - 1-2 capsules daily
Mitochondrial Energy Maintenance - 1 level scoop (3 g) twice daily
OR
Mental and Physical Energy Powder - 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
Resveratrol Antioxidant Complex - 1 tablet daily
If overweight or obese
Shake It Practitioner Weight Management Program
Cocoa, Cinnamon and Chromium for Metabolic Syndrome - 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