Many men and women struggle to conceive -- they may suffer from conditions such as low sperm count or ovulation disorders that interferes with fertility. Luckily, there is a selection of vitamins and supplements you can take everyday helps increase your chances of conception.
Vitamin E
Men who suffer from low sperm count should increase their intake of vitamin E supplements as it can help to increase the rate of fertilization if you suffer from the condition, according to the Mayo Clinic website. Also, men are often given vitamin E when their partners are undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment as it can help increase the chances of conception while on this medication by 10 percent, according to the Fertility Factor. Good sources of vitamin E are corn and almonds.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C contains antioxidant properties and is important for men and women who smoke as it can help to neutralize the chemicals found in cigarettes. A lack of this vitamin may also result in sperm clumping together, which can affect conception rates, according to the Fertility Factor. The Mayo Clinic says that some studies have found that women who suffer from ovulation disorders should take vitamin C daily as it may help to improve fertility. While women are on a fertility medication such as clomiphene, they are provided with vitamin C to increase their chances of fertility.
B-Vitamins
According to March of Dimes, folic acid is an essential vitamin for pregnancy as it helps to prevent disorders in the fetus such as neural tube defect, which can result in serious birth defects. Other B vitamins are also important for conception, such as vitamin B-6 which helps to increase fertility in women and vitamin B-12 that helps to treat low sperm count.
Consult with a physician before adding vitamins to your diet.
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