Ingredients & science

This page is general nutrition education. It explains the established roles of nutrients that come up often in preconception and family wellness. It is not a description of any particular AMH product - for what is actually in a product and how much, read that product's own page.

Foundational nutrients

Folate (vitamin B9). Supports normal DNA synthesis and cell division. This matters most in the weeks before and the early weeks of a pregnancy. Labels may show it as folic acid or as a methylated form - both appear on ingredient panels.

Vitamin B12. Works alongside folate in normal red blood cell formation and normal homocysteine metabolism.

Iron. Contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, and to normal oxygen transport in the body.

Iodine. Contributes to normal thyroid function and the normal production of thyroid hormones.

Vitamin D. Contributes to normal calcium absorption and to the normal function of the immune system.

Cellular energy and antioxidant context

CoQ10. Takes part in cellular energy production and supports the body's normal antioxidant defences.

Vitamin E. Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Selenium. Contributes to normal thyroid function, to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, and to normal spermatogenesis.

Minerals

Zinc. Contributes to normal fertility and reproduction, normal protein and DNA synthesis, normal cell division, normal immune function and the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.

Magnesium. Contributes to normal muscle function, to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and to normal protein synthesis.

Fatty acids

Omega-3 (EPA and DHA). Long-chain fatty acids used in cell membranes. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision. A good label names the source and states the EPA and DHA amounts separately, not just "fish oil".

How to read a supplement label

  • Look for amounts, not just names. An ingredient listed without a quantity tells you very little.
  • Check the serving size. The amounts on a panel are per serving, and a serving is often more than one capsule.
  • Watch for proprietary blends. A single total for a group of ingredients hides how much of each one is actually there.
  • Read the cautions. Interactions with medication are listed for a reason.

What a supplement cannot do

Supplements are food products, not medicines. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and no supplement can promise a pregnancy or treat a medical cause of infertility. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a medical condition, talk to your healthcare provider before starting anything new.

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