Fertility & Preconception Nutrition

Supplements commonly used as part of preconception nutrition. The focus here is the nutrient itself — this is a nutrition collection, not a promise about outcomes.

Folate in its active forms dominates the page: methylfolate from NOW and Life Extension, folinic acid from California Gold Nutrition and Seeking Health, and Jarrow's combinations pairing methylfolate with methyl B-12. Folate is an established nutrient in normal cell division and tissue formation, which is why it appears in almost every preconception protocol.

Alongside it sit myo & D-chiro inositol from Nutricost and Wholesome Story, and vitex (chaste tree berry) from Nature's Answer — both widely used in nutritional support for a normal menstrual cycle.

Several of these products also appear in Hormonal Support, which takes the broader view; this page is scoped to preconception nutrition specifically.

These are food supplements, not medicines. If you are under medical care or taking medication, speak to a qualified professional before adding anything.