FOR FERTILITY AND PRECONCEPTION
 
Vitafem is a simple, effective way for women to ensure they are getting the essential nutrients they need while preparing for pregnancy.

(90 capsules - 1 month's supply)

NEW FORMULA

Suitable for vegetarians

Many factors influence your chances of conception, including age, general health and stress levels, as well as sperm and egg quality. The more you are in balance in mind, body and spirit, the greater your chance of conception and the healthier your baby is likely to be.

In an ideal world this balance happens naturally. However, inadequate diet, intensive food production and processing and the demands of job, travel and family, can mean that our nutritional needs are not met adequately.

We recommend that all our clients increase their intake of important nutrients during the pre-conception phase, if only as an insurance policy.

New Vitafem is a premium multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplement specially developed to help support fertility, redress nutritional imbalances and prepare the body for conception. Vitafem's new formulation contains 400ug of Folic Acid, an increased level of Co Q10 (for increased energy and support for cell division) plus a much wider range of valuable anti-oxidants (to help support hormonal balance) including seven new fruit extracts.

Take one capsule three times a day with food. Suitable for vegetarians. Vitafem is free from artificial colours, preservatives and gluten and is certified non-GM. Contains yeast.

Ingredients

Three capsules a day typically provide:

                                                 
 Vitamin D  1000iu 25ug  500 RDA%
 Vitamin E  45iu  30mg TE  300 RDA%
 Vitamin C  180mg  300 RDA%
 Thiamin (Vitamin B1)  60mg  4285 RDA%
 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)  40mg  2500 RDA%
 Niacin (Vitamin B3)  45mg NE  250 RDA%
 Vitamin B6  10mg  500 RDA%
 Folic Acid  400ug  200 RDA%
 Vitamin B12  50ug  5000 RDA%
 Biotin  200ug  133 RDA%
 Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)  60mg  1000 RDA%
 Vitamin K  100ug  
 Calcium  160mg  20 RDA%
 Iron  15mg  107
 Magnesium  150mg  50 RDA%
 Zinc  15mg  100 RDA%
 Iodine  150ug  100 RDA%
 Manganese  1mg  
 Copper  1000ug  
 Selenium  150ug  
 Chromium  20ug  
 Alpha Lipoic Acid  50mg  
 N-Acetyl Cysteine  75mg  
 Inositol  2mg  
 Beta Carotene  3mg  
 Lycopene  2mg  
 Lutein  2mg  
 Coenzyme Q10  30mg  
 Bilberry  12.5mg  
 Blackberry  12.5mg  
 Blackcurrant  12.5mg  
 Blueberry  12.5mg  
 Pomegranate extract  50mg  
 Grapeskin extract  25mg  
 Prune juice extract  10mg  

Vitafem - Ingredients and Their Benefits:

B Vitamins - associated with hormonal health. Easily depleted through stress, alcohol or smoking. Research has shown that giving Vitamin B6 to women who have trouble conceiving can help increase fertility.

Biotin - essential for the healthy division of foetal cells, including those in the central nervous system. The concentration of biotin in breast milk is 15 times higher than in the mother's blood, which suggests that Biotin is very important for a baby's growth and development.

Vitamin C - an important anti-oxidant associated with fertility. Also important for placental development, blood flow and organ development. Helps with absorption of Iron.

Calcium - linked to hormone development. Population generally deficient. Valuable for developing foetus.

CoEnzymeQ10 - associated with energy levels in cells and promotes blood flow. Now increased to 30mg per day.

Vitamin E - another important anti-oxidant. Deficiency can cause damage to reproductive tissues.

Folic Acid - known to help prevent spina bifida. Works together with Vitamin B12 to ensure a baby's genetic codes are intact. Increased evidence of benefit of supplementation for a whole range of general cellular activities too, throughout preconception and pregnancy.

Iron - research shows that women suffering from anaemia find it harder to conceive.

Lycopene and Lutein - Bio-flavanoids. Important for cell growth.

Magnesium - a common deficiency due to depletion of store in most soil. Important for egg development and cell division.

Vitamin K - essential for making blood clotting factors in the liver.

Selenium - Anti-oxidant that helps to protect the body from highly reactive chemical fragments called free-radicals. Helps to prevent chromosome damage, which is known to be a cause of birth defects and miscarriages.

Source Ingredients:

Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid), Modified Food Starch, N-Acetyl Cysteine, Thiamin (as Hydrochloride), Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate), Ferrous Fumerate, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Pomegranate Extract, Zinc Citrate, Niacin (as Nicotinamide), Riboflavin, Vitamin E (as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate 1), Potato Maltodextrin, Grapeskin Extract, Coenzyme Q10, Olive Oil, Anticaking Agent: Silicon Dioxide, Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Sunflower Oil, Magnesium Stearate, Vegetable Oil, Prune Juice Extract, Vitamin D (as Ergocalciferol), Manganese Gluconate, Colour: Titanium Dioxide, Blackcurrant Powder, Blackberry Powder, Bilberry Powder, Blueberry Powder, Beta Carotene, Copper Citrate, Inositol, Lycopene, Stabiliser: Acacia Gum, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Antioxidants: Ascorbyl Palmitate, Natural Mixed Tocopherols 1, Sucrose, Vitamin K (as Phylloquinone), Chromium Chloride, Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Allergen Information - 1 From Soya
Allergen Information
Derived from Soya: Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate); Natural Mixed Tocopherols
 
Contains Yeast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to take extra Folic Acid if I am taking Vitafem?
No, not unless your doctor specifically recommends it. New Vitafem delivers 400ug of Folic Acid daily, which is widely believed to be the optimal amount for supplementation.

Is there a risk of taking too much Folic Acid?
Vitafem contains 400 ug of Folic Acid, which is well within what is considered safe as a level for daily supplementation.

I've noticed my urine has turned yellow since taking Vitafem. Is this normal?
Yes, the high levels of B vitamins in Vitafem can cause some people's urine to turn yellow. If this happens to you, don't worry, it's perfectly natural!

Can I carry on taking Vitafem if I am pregnant?
YES,  however, it is better to move on to to the Vital Essence range which has been especially formulated for your body’s changing needs during each trimester of pregnancy.

All Zita West nutritional products have been approved by the HFMA (Health Food Manufacturers' Association) and have been formulated in accordance with Department of Health guidelines.