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Oral Contraceptives & Nutrient Deficiencies

February 03, 2020 by Jamie Hope

Oral Contraceptives & Nutrient Deficiencies Browse Categories B-12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kid's Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex The birth control pill has been around for decades. It is an effective and reliable way to prevent pregnancy when taken as directed. Additionally, it has been prescribed to women for reasons other than contraception, such as irregularities in the menstrual cycle, painful periods or even hormonal acne. Today more than ten million women in the world take oral contraceptives. What some of these women are unaware of is that the pill can deplete the body of vital nutrients. What Studies Are Showing About Nutrient Depletion and Oral Contraceptives Many studies...

Optimizing Fetal Health with L-Methylfolate & Methylcobalamin

January 21, 2020 by Jamie Hope

Optimizing Fetal Health with L-Methylfolate & Methylcobalamin Browse Categories B-12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kid's Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex Pregnancy can be an exciting yet scary time for women. We are told to watch what we eat but to also make sure we are getting enough calories. Our doctors remind us to exercise daily but to be cautious about overdoing it. Finally, we are told that we need to be supplementing our already scrutinized diets with a good quality prenatal vitamin to support the overall health and development of our growing baby. However, the harsh reality is that many women leave the doctor’s office with zero guidance as...

Prenatal Vitamins When You Aren't Pregnant

January 17, 2020 by Jamie Hope

Prenatal Vitamins When You Aren't Pregnant Browse Categories B-12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kid's Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex We all want to look and feel our best but sadly, oftentimes lack the proper lifestyle to achieve this goal. We look for products and supplements that help us feel better and pick up the slack. Vitamins offer nutrients and minerals the body needs, which it doesn’t always get from the foods that you consume. A multitude of vitamins helps us get just the right amount of nutrients the body needs to stay healthy. Many people prefer an all-in-one product that offers a daily dose of the most essential nutrients...

MTHFR and PCOS: Methylfolate's Link To Fertility

November 25, 2019 by Jamie Hope

MTHFR and Fertility: A Link To PCOS Browse Categories B-12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kid's Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex PCOS–long name Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, affects around 10 percent of the female population between the ages of 15 and 44…the childbearing years. A hormonal condition that can affect menstruation, appearance (skin health, hair patterns resembling those of males), and probably most well known, fertility. PCOS is typically diagnosed when women are trying to get pregnant and have difficulty. But, it can show up any time after puberty. In younger women, PCOS can show up as irregular periods (spaced out or unusually long periods), excess facial or body hair, severe...

7 ‘Beneficial Vitamins for You AND Your Baby

October 15, 2019 by Jamie Hope

7 ‘Beneficial Vitamins for You AND Your Baby Browse Categories B-12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kid's Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex Women with access to good health care typically know that during pregnancy, their self-care game needs to level up. After all, in that stage of life, self-care isn’t really just self-care; it’s also tiny human care. Taking high quality, prenatal specific vitamins is one of the first things a doctor will recommend. Our bodies need a full buffet of nutrients, especially when supporting another life, but out of all of the requirements, the Vitamin B’s are some of the most important. As you choose your supplements, make sure...