Not my words, advice on NHS website is "Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money" and are "unlikely to be needed and are an unnecessary expense". In hindsight these words ring true for us. Sadly, when trying to conceive couples will try anything and companies like Vitabiotics will exploit that lucrative market. We took the female and male version of Pregnacare for over 2-years with no success.
Many reviews describe cycles being messed-up. How on earth can a product that's marketed to help you get pregnant have this ridiculous side effect. For many people it seems this product has actually HINDERED them getting pregnant. The manufactuer should be utterly ashamed of themselves for not making this side effect clearer!
Following our research, we discovered that not all women's bodies are able to convert the cheap "Folic Acid" contained in Pregacare into the folate required for good egg development. Instead, an ACTIVE form of folate is required, so we sought an alternative supplement containing "folate 5-MTHF". Having taken the new supplement for a matter of months, we become pregnant and expect our arrival soon. I won't name the other supplement, it may have been a coincdence. However, I would urge couples desperately trying to do their own reading-up on Folic Acid Vs. Folate and decide whether a supplement containing folate 5-MTHF is a better choice.
Just remember, the primary purpose of this product is to make profit for the manufacturer, with a secondary purpose of maybe helping you to conceive. The long list of vitamins and minerals in this products are impressive, but largely unnecessary with a reasonably healthy diet. I do not recommend this product, but instead seek out something with Vitamin D and Active Folate.
| Product Name | Pregnacare Conception 30 Tablets |
|---|---|
| Additives | Free From Artificial Colours, Free From Preservatives, Free From Yeast |
| Allergen Information | Contains: Soy |
| Weight | 30 Kilograms |
| Units | 30 count |
| Storage Instructions | Store below 25°C in a dry place, out of sight and reach of children. |
| Manufacturer contact | EU Contact: Vitabiotics EU Ltd, 71 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, Rol |
| Country of origin | Gb |
| Brand | Vitabiotics |
| Format | Tablet |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
