Fertility Supplements: What Supplements Should You Take if You Are Trying To Get Pregnant?
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board certified fertility doctor, talks about fertility supplements. What supplements should you be taking if you are TTC? What do you need if you are trying to get pregnant? What supplements help improve your fertility? What supplements help diminished ovarian reserve and egg quality? What supplements help endometriosis or PCOS?
One of the top questions asked is "Are there any supplements I can take to improve my fertility?" - in this video the following are reviewed:
Prenantal Vitamins
Folic Acid
Methylated Folate
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
CoQ10 (ubiquinol)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
DHEA
Myoinositol
*all information is for medical education only and is not medical advice. Please ask your doctor about medical advice and recommendations for your situation.
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