Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the most important factors in supporting the female reproductive system. A diet high in saturated fats, simple sugars, processed carbohydrates and alcohol will have a negative impact on a woman’s fertility.
Female fertility is influenced by various hormones many of which are produced by the pituitary gland. Other glands, most notably the thyroid and adrenal glands, also influence the reproductive system in various ways.
Nutrients which are important for adrenal functioning:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B’s (particularly Vitamin B5)
- Chromium
- Omega 3 fatty acids
Nutrients which are important for thyroid functioning:
- Iodine (kelp contains a high concentration of iodine)
- Vitamin B’s (particularly vitamin B1 and vitamin B5)
Nutrients which are important for maintaining female hormonal balance:
- Vitamin B’s (particularly folic acid and vitamin B3)
- Zinc
- Vitamin E
- Omega 3 fatty acids