Fertility Supplements

There are a range of men’s & women’s supplements & vitamins for fertility health available on the market today by several companies. To help with the confusion we have narrowed down the multitude of men’s and women’s fertility supplements to a select few that we would recommend taking if you trying to boost your fertility.

Fertility Supplements discussed in more detail below are Inofolic-Alpha, Impryl, DHEA, Coenzyme Q10 & MFSG5 (CoQ10).

Impryl

What is it?

Impryl is a non-prescription nutritional supplement that contains activated micronutrients. It has been formulated to include several nutrients that can help to reduce damage to the cells in the body. Eggs and sperm DNA, and Impryl contains antioxidants so aims help to reduce egg and sperm damage and improve the chances of conception occurring.

Who should take it?

It is recommended for anyone trying to conceive that they should take a daily Impryl tablet in additional to a normal healthy diet. It takes 3 months for sperm to develop and so a prolonged course is required.

Evidence base:

The chances of achieving a live birth seem to improve with boosting your normal diet with Impryl.

Impryl Side effects:

No significant side effects or negative interactions with other medicines have been found with Impryl.

Cost:

£35 – £45 per month

 

Inofolic-Alpha

What is it?

Inofolic Alpha is a dietary supplement designed for women with PCOS. Inofolic Alpha contains myo-inositol, alpha-lactalbumin and folic acid.

Who should take it?

Patients with irregular menstrual cycles due to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) should consider this supplement as it can help enable more regular ovulation. The unique formula with alpha-lactalbumin seems to increased absorption of myo-inositol and helps improve ovulatory patterns and reducing inflammation.

Evidence base:

If you have PCOS you probably have a better chance of absorbing myo-inositol into the body when taking this combination. It also includes the essential folic-acid required to reduce neural tubal defects in developing babies.

Inofolic Alpha Side effects:

No significant side effects or negative interactions with other medicines have been found with Inofolic Alpha.

Cost:

£27 – £34 per month

 

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

What is it?

CoQ10 is found directly in the follicular fluid surrounding an egg and is an anti-oxidant. It works directly inside the mitochondria of cells to energise its internal biological processes. Also known as Ubiquinol it is used in IVF to try and increase egg number and quality.

Who should take it?

Anyone looking to improve egg number and quality but particularly those with a diminished ovarian reserve and/or poor embryo development. Consider taking 200mg daily for 10-14 days and then reducing to 100mg daily. Take CoQ10 for at 2 months before egg collection.

Evidence base:

Several studies have shown it to be safe but large scale clinical studies are still to be done.

CoQ10 Side effects:

No safety concerns with CoQ10 but some people get occasional mild diarrhoea.

Cost:

From £25

 

DHEA

What is it?

DHEA stands for Dihydroepiandosterone, and it is an intermediary hormone in the pathway that leads to oestrogen and testosterone production in the ovaries. Supplementing the diet with DHEA appears to increase egg and embryo numbers as well as improving egg quality.

Who should take it?

Women with a diminished ovarian reserve should consider taking 25mgs ‘micronized’ DHEA three times a day for 2 months prior to egg collection. Avoid taking DHEA if you have PCOS.

Evidence base:

Studies have shown a benefit for women with a diminished ovarian reserve. This evidence comes from a number of small but reasonably powered studies.

DHEA Side effects:

Oily skin, acne, hair loss.

Cost:

From £32

 

ExSeed Multivitamin Supplement for Men

 

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