Fertilovit® F is a dietary supplement specifically designed to meet
the requirements of women who wish to conceive. It promotes
reproductive wellness by providing complete preconceptional
vitamin, mineral and antioxidant support.
Folic acid is one of the B-vitamins and is abundant in fruits and
vegetables. However, it is very sensitive to heat and light. Because
of its importance for cell division and growth and the baby‘s
healthy neuronal development, as well as blood formation, women
planning for pregnancy are therefore generally recommended to
supplement it. Other B-vitamins such as vitamins B6 and B12 are
important for cell division and a healthy homocysteine metabolism.
Pantothenic acid contributes to the healthy metabolism of
steroid hormones to which the sex hormones belong, too. Other
vital substances such as iron, iodine and antioxidants play an
important role in supporting the body during preconception and
early pregnancy as well. While iron is essential for the transport
of oxygen in the blood and iodine contributes to healthy thyroid
function, antioxidants like vitamin E and C protect DNA, proteins
and lipids of cells from oxidative stress.
Oxidative stress
The term oxidative stress refers to the impairment of body cells by
reactive oxygen species (ROS). Normally the ROS produced in the
body are defanged by the body’s protective antioxidant system.
However, if there are too many ROS or too few antioxidants,
this delicate balance can collapse and body cells are damaged.
Oocytes are particularly susceptible to attacks by reactive oxygen
species.
Based on these facts, Fertilovit® F has been designed featuring
the internationally recommended high dose of folic acid in addition
to a wide variety of important vitamins and minerals. It also
contains ample antioxidants. For maximal protection around the
clock, vitamin C, one of the body’s major antioxidants, is released
in delayed fashion.