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Do preconception vitamins help you conceive?

I am a 28 year old female. I want to know if preconception vitamins help you conceive?

4 Answers

The real answer is no, not prenatal vitamins
You may consider taking folic acid 800mcg daily to prevent risk of neural tube defect Multivitamin has had no role in conception for the normal population.
Good luck.

Anjan Chaudhury
Hi,

It is an intriguing question. Vitamins definitely help your body to get in a better shape for your pregnancy. I am not aware of any well designed study that shows certain vitamins to improve conception rate. We generally recommend starting vitamins before conception. They will help you to maintain your pregnancy. So, if you thinking about having a baby, start your prenatals right now. Your baby in you will love them.

Good luck,

Dr Miklos Toth
No.