Is Vitafem safe to take alongside a separate Folic Acid supplement?

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Can I take the supplements with a hot drink?

We advise waiting 30 minutes after taking our supplements before having a hot drink like tea or coffee. Hot drinks can affect the activity of the bacteria in Femceive and Menceive and tea and coffee can affect the absorption of certain nutrients.

I’ve noticed since starting the supplements that my pee has turned yellow, is this normal?

Yes this is perfectly harmless and is the body getting rid of excess vitamin B2. It is usual to experience this when taking multivitamins that contain B2 so nothing to worry about and it does not mean she is not absorbing the nutrients.

Are the supplements safe to take alongside levothyroxine?

Yes, our supplements are fine to take alongside levothyroxine. There is 150 mcg of iodine in the Vitafem but this is deemed perfectly safe to take alongside. However, we recommend taking Vitafem at least 2 hours away from the thyroxine - preferably 4 hours away. If you take your levothyroxine in the morning, take 1 capsule of Vitafem at lunch and another capsule with dinner.

How long should I take this kit for?

We recommend taking our supplements for at least 3 months before trying to conceive however, all the supplements in the kit are safe to take for longer than three months. Our Couples Preconception Pack is safe to take into pregnancy, once the pack finishes you can move onto our Newly Pregnant Pack .

Couples Foundation Fertility Support Pack

£145.18 Save £25.62

Our base range of supplements for couples who have just started trying for a baby. The pack includes Vitafem and Femceive for her, Vitamen and Menceive for him and two packs of Vital DHA and 1 Vitamin D spray for both to take each month.

Please note - as our Vitamin D Spray is a 3 month supply, you can choose your pack with or without this product below.

Five high-quality supplements for both partners
Provides a variety of essential vitamins, minerals and friendly bateria
1 month supply

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Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Yeast Free

Ingredients

Vitamin D

Female Fertility: Contributes to normal cell division, the normal functioning of the immune system and healthy inflammatory response, which is necessary for the fertilised egg to implant

Male Fertility: Contributes to normal cell division, the normal functioning of the immune system and healthy inflammatory response

Pregnancy: Helps your baby's bones, teeth, kidneys, heart and nervous system to develop

Postnatal: Important to help maintain a healthy inflammatory response and the normal functioning of the immune system

Vitafem

Contains an array of vitamins and minerals which have been researched to support egg quality and hormonal balance. Including 400µg of folic acid in the active form folate for the body to use.

Femceive

Femceive is a fertility friendly bacteria supplement that has been specifically formulated to achieve a balanced endometrial-vaginal microbiota and prepare the optimal environment for preconception.

Each pot contains 34 capsules which has been specifically formulated to cover an entire fertility cycle.

Menceive

Menceive is a friendly bacteria supplement that has been specifically formulated to support healthy sperm motility. The 21-day course is designed to help reduce the load of gut bacteria that can trigger inflammation and impaired testicular function, as well as helping to increase testosterone and reproductive performance.

Vitamen

Contains Selenium and Zinc which research shows are vital for healthy spermatogenesis and sperm motility. The formulation contains lots of other micro-nutrients that are important for sperm health too, such as Vitamin D (which is essential for healthy cell division), Folate, and Vitamin B6 (which help to support the male partner’s immune system).

Vital DHA

Contains Omega 3 essential fatty acids (EFAs), plus a small amount of Zinc. It has been designed to help protect both partners’ DNA from oxidative damage during preconception as well as to support normal fertility and healthy sperm production.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the protocol for taking the supplements in this pack?

Our Couples Foundation Fertility Support Pack contains all the supplements we recommend for both men and women to help get them in the best shape possible for when they are ready to start trying to conceive.

We recommend taking our supplements with a meal, for the products that have multiple doses it is best to split throughout the day if possible. If this is not possible, then it is completely safe to take all at once to ensure you are taking the recommended dose each day.

For Her	For Him
Vitafem - 2 capsules per day	Vitamen - 1 capsule per day
Vital DHA - 2 capsules per day	Vital DHA - 2 capsules per day
Femceive - 1 capsule per day	Menceive - 1 capsule per day
Vitamin D spray - 1 spray per day	Vitamin D spray - 1 spray per day

There are no interactions with our supplements so you can take them in any order that suits you. We have given an example of how to take our Couples Foundation Fertility Support Pack based on taking with two meals below.

If you are taking the supplements out of the packaging, ensure they are kept somewhere dry and away from direct sunlight.

The Couples Foundation Fertility Support Pack is 1 month supply (Vitamin D 1.5 months supply each). The Menceive can either be taken as a 3-week cycle or purchased separately and taken continuously.

Is Vitafem safe to take alongside a separate Folic Acid supplement?

Vitafem contains the recommended intake of Folic Acid, in the form Folate. This is the readily absorbable form which is more effective at raising your levels. You do not need to take another Folic Acid supplement alongside Vitafem unless you have been advised by your GP.
Can I take the supplements with a hot drink?

We advise waiting 30 minutes after taking our supplements before having a hot drink like tea or coffee. Hot drinks can affect the activity of the bacteria in Femceive and Menceive and tea and coffee can affect the absorption of certain nutrients.
I’ve noticed since starting the supplements that my pee has turned yellow, is this normal?

Yes this is perfectly harmless and is the body getting rid of excess vitamin B2. It is usual to experience this when taking multivitamins that contain B2 so nothing to worry about and it does not mean she is not absorbing the nutrients.
Are the supplements safe to take alongside levothyroxine?

Yes, our supplements are fine to take alongside levothyroxine. There is 150 mcg of iodine in the Vitafem but this is deemed perfectly safe to take alongside. However, we recommend taking Vitafem at least 2 hours away from the thyroxine - preferably 4 hours away. If you take your levothyroxine in the morning, take 1 capsule of Vitafem at lunch and another capsule with dinner.
How long should I take this kit for?

We recommend taking our supplements for at least 3 months before trying to conceive however, all the supplements in the kit are safe to take for longer than three months. Our Couples Preconception Pack is safe to take into pregnancy, once the pack finishes you can move onto our Newly Pregnant Pack.

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