Preconception Nutrient Naturopathic Support
This Preconception Nutrient Naturopathic Support is provided as information for patients of HealthMasters Naturopath Kevin Tresize ND as part of a treatment plan to assist patients with understanding of their treatment plan and should not be substituted for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is important to note that this is a summary only and is intended to assist discussion between practitioner and patient as part of consultations. This Preconception Nutrient Naturopathic Support may be changed to suit the individual requirements of the patient and should not be substituted for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
HealthMasters Naturopath Kevin Tresize ND
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 the 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 and 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 before conception attempts