A lot of attention is paid to the health of the Mum to Be , but the creation of a healthy baby requires not just a healthy egg but healthy sperm as well, so the health of the male partner is just as important. Approximately a third of all Infertility cases are due to male factor such as low sperm count or poor quality sperm. The below supplements may help to support male health when planning to start a family.
A good general multivitamin and mineral designed to support male health while trying to conceive.
Dosage: Three Capsules a day
Three Capsules typically provide:
Vitamin E 180iu (120mg), Vitamin C 600mg, Niacin (Vitamin B3) 30mg, Vitamin B6 10mg, Magnesium 150mg, Zinc 15mg, Selenium 75ug, L-Arginine 300mg, Lysine 200mg, L-Carnitine 100mg, Taurine 100mg, Lycopene 10mg, Coenzyme Q10 5mg, Korean Ginseng
210mg
Ingredients:
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid), L-Arginine Hydrochloride, Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, Magnesium Oxide, L-Lysine Hydrochloride, Modified Corn Starch 1, Korean Ginseng (Panax Ginseng), L-Carnitine-L-Tartrate, Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate 2), Taurine, Soya Oil 2, Silica, Zinc Citrate, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Niacin (Nicotinamide), Water, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Lycopene, Colour: Titanium Dioxide, Coenzyme Q10, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin).
Suitable for vegetarians
Allergen Information: Contains Corn, Soya and Yeast
Fertility Support For Men is a special multivitamin and mineral specifically formulated for men. Each ingredient is at the highest effective dose to help achieve the best results. Formulated by Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD - the UK's leading nutritionist and authority on increasing fertility naturally - in association with the Natural Health practice.
Suggested Intake: For best results take 3 capsules daily (or as professionally directed) Do not exceed recommended intake.
Ingrediants:
L-arginine 300mg, Vitamin E (Natural d-alpha-tocopherol) 200mg, Vitamin C 200mg, Zinc (as ascorbate) 30mg, Magnesium (as citrate) 20mg, L-cartinine 100mg, L-taurine 100mg, Calcium (as citrate) 20mg, Beta Carotene (natural) 5mg, Thiamin (as HCl, vitamin B1) 20mg, Iron (as ascorbate/malate) 5mg, Manganese (as ascorbate) 5mg, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 20mg, Panthothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) 20mg, Riboflavin (Vitmain B2) 20mg, Niacin (as nicotinamide, Vitmain B3) 20mg, Selenium (as l-selenomethionine) 100ug, Vitamin A 696ug, Vitamin D 2.5ug, Chromium (as polynicotinate) 20ug, Folic Acid 400ug, Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 20ug.
Capsule Shell:
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Suitable for vegetarians Contained in vegetarian capsules
Cautions: Long term intake of 20mg Vitamin B6 may lead to mild tingling and numbness. This product contains Iron which, if taken in excess may be harmful to very young children. Long term intake of 5mg of manganese may lead to muscle pain and fatigue. Long term intake of 30mg zinc may lead to anaemia. Beta Carotene should not be taken by heavy smokers. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
ASC Plus contains a combination of key nutrients that may help to support male fertility including, the amino acids, arginine, carnitine and taurine, together with zinc, selenium and vitamin E to support the health and production of the sperm.
Dosage: Two Capsules a day.
Two Capsules typically provide:
L-Arginine 900mg, Vitamin E 250mg (374i.u.), L-Carnitine 100mg, L-Taurine 100mg, Zinc 15mg, Selenium 180mcg.
Ingredients:
L-Arginine, Modified Tapioca Starch, Capsule (Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose & Water), Vitamin E ( as D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate1), L-Carnitine-L-Tartrate, L-Taurine, Sunflower Oil,, Zinc Citrate, Anti-caking Agents (Vegetable Magnesium Stearate & Silicon Dioxide), Sodium Selenite
Warnings
L-Arginine is not recommended for growing adolescents and is contra-indicated in Herpes simplex and for anyone with a history of schizophrenia
Allergen information - Contains Soya
NutriGuard Plus provides a comprehensive mix of powerful antioxidants including vitamins E, C and A, zinc citrate, alpha lipoic acid, lycopene, beta-carotene and selenium.
Dosage:
One capsule taken daily with food or as professionally directed.
One Capsule typically provides:
Vitamin C 200mg, Vitamin E 67mg (natural source) (100iu) Alpha Lipoic Acid 50mg, Zinc 15mg, Beta Carotene 7mg (natural source) (providing 1166mcg retinol equivalents or 3889iu vitamin A), Lycopene 4.5mg, Vitamin A 800mcg (2667iu) Selenium 100mcg
Ingredients:
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid), Modified Tapioca Starch, Capsule (Hydroxypropyl, methylcellulose, Water & Colours (Red Iron Oxide & Titanium Dioxide)),Vitamin E, (as D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate), Alpha Lipoic Acid, Zinc Citrate, Soya Oil,, Sunflower Oil, Olive Oil, Anti-caking Agents (Silicon Dioxide & Vegetable, Magnesium Stearate), Beta Carotene, Lycopene, Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate),, Antioxidants (Natural Mixed Tocopherols1, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate),, Sodium Selenite.
Allergen Information: Contains Soya
