Fertility & Prenatal Optimization

AAdequate EvidenceLow commitment8 steps · 6 supplements · 2 habits

What this protocol does

Preconception protocol supporting egg quality, hormonal balance, and nutritional readiness for pregnancy.

Protocol steps

FolatesupplementEEvidence Against

Morning · 800mcg methylfolate

Essential for neural tube development — start well before conception. Methylfolate preferred over folic acid

CoQ10supplementEEvidence Against

With meal · 200-400mg ubiquinol

Supports mitochondrial function in oocytes — egg quality declines with age due to oxidative stress

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Folate

800mcg methylfolate

CoQ10

200-400mg ubiquinol

Inositol (Myo-Inositol)

2-4g myo-inositol

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)

2g EPA/DHA

Vitamin D3

4000 IU

Iron

18-27mg (if deficient)

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Who it's for

Women planning pregnancy in the next 3-12 months, or wanting to support reproductive health.

Expected timeline

Egg quality improvements take ~3 months (one follicular cycle). Start at least 3 months before trying to conceive.

Monthly cost estimate

€30-€55/month

Inositol (Myo-Inositol)supplementEEvidence Against

Morning and evening · 2-4g myo-inositol

Improves oocyte quality, insulin sensitivity, and ovulatory function

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)supplementEEvidence Against

With meal · 2g EPA/DHA

Supports hormonal signaling and reduces inflammation that impairs implantation

Vitamin D3supplementEEvidence Against

With meal · 4000 IU

Low vitamin D associated with reduced fertility — optimize levels before conception

IronsupplementEEvidence Against

With vitamin C · 18-27mg (if deficient)

Build iron stores before pregnancy — demand doubles during gestation

Resistance traininghabitEEvidence Against

3x per week

Improves insulin sensitivity and hormonal balance for ovulatory function

Morning sunlight exposurehabitEEvidence Against

Daily

Circadian alignment supports reproductive hormone cycling