Too many vitamins?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is Q10 used for? I just did a quick google search and it says egg quality?

CoQ10 is to improve egg quality. Better yet is Ubiquinol which is the more bio-available version of CoQ10. This might be helpful: http://natural-fertility-info.com/antioxidant-ubiquinol.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's nothing. You should see what I take morning, afternoon and night. My RE made fun of me but didn't think there was any harm.

What are you taking? I feel I am loading up, but haven't talked to the RE about it, taking a break after last BFN cycle.

Let's see if I can even remember...

- Prenatal
- DHEA
- Ubiquinol
- R-Alpha Lipoic Acid
- N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
- PQQ
- L'Arginine
- Royal Jelly/Bee Pollen/Propolis blend
- Myo-Inositol powder
- Spirulina
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Fish oil
- Antioxidant supplement
- 5-MTHF because I am terrified of birth defects
- Was recently taking Maca but ran out and didn't get more... I will probably follow suit a couple others once I run out

I know,

This does not sound healthy. I mean, unless all you eat is white bread and maple syrup you don't need 90% of it. These vitamin manufacturers are licking their lips at customers like you.

[Anonymous]

Also, to whichever poster was using turmeric, back off it!
It's not good for infertility. I'll have to dig up a link, but I think it can thin uterine lining.

[Anonymous]

Tumeric is heavily used in Asian countries. I didn't have a lining issue. Everyone has to make decisions based on their own issues, research, talking to doctors and other health care providers- not just follow a list from the internet! I wish everyone good health and success- however you may find it.

For what it is worth I did have success.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it possible to take too many vitamins? I asked my nurse and she said sure it's fine but I don't think she's taking me seriously. Right now I take:

AM:
Vitamin B complex
Vitamin E
Vitamin D (about 2-3 times a week)

PM:
Pre natal

I am trying to thicken my lining so that's why I loaded up on B and E. I am taking D occasionally because I feel tired all the time and last blood work in the winter said D was low. I know it's summer now and I'm getting it from the sun but I still feel tired.

I plan to stop all vitamins (except prenatal) after the transfer.

Thanks!

Have you explored b12 injections? My midwife offers them on a walk-in basis. Didn't do much for my exhaustion (crappy thyroid), but a friend swears by them... so much so, that she is now able to do her own weekly injections.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also, to whichever poster was using turmeric, back off it!
It's not good for infertility. I'll have to dig up a link, but I think it can thin uterine lining.

Here it is, from NIH: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/662.html
It's not good for sperm, which is why I stopped putting it in the smoothies my husband and I make each morning. It is definitely to be avoided during the implantation phase of your cycle. Probably just fine in a curry once a week, but not as a supplement when you're TTC, particularly with ART.

"Infertility: Turmeric might lower testosterone levels and decrease sperm movement when taken by mouth by men. This might reduce fertility. Turmeric should be used cautiously by people trying to have a baby."

[Anonymous]

You guys are taking way too much and some of these can be dangerous. Just take a multivitamin and eat healthy foods! And yes, I did have a successful IVF just taking a multi and nothing else. If you are taking this level of supplements at least be honest with your doctor -- take the pill bottles with you to your next appointment and tell the doctor what you're on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it possible to take too many vitamins? I asked my nurse and she said sure it's fine but I don't think she's taking me seriously. Right now I take:

AM:
Vitamin B complex
Vitamin E
Vitamin D (about 2-3 times a week)

PM:
Pre natal

I am trying to thicken my lining so that's why I loaded up on B and E. I am taking D occasionally because I feel tired all the time and last blood work in the winter said D was low. I know it's summer now and I'm getting it from the sun but I still feel tired.

I plan to stop all vitamins (except prenatal) after the transfer.

Thanks!

Have you explored b12 injections? My midwife offers them on a walk-in basis. Didn't do much for my exhaustion (crappy thyroid), but a friend swears by them... so much so, that she is now able to do her own weekly injections.

OP here. Thanks for the suggestion. I will ask my RE about it at my next appointment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You guys are taking way too much and some of these can be dangerous. Just take a multivitamin and eat healthy foods! And yes, I did have a successful IVF just taking a multi and nothing else. If you are taking this level of supplements at least be honest with your doctor -- take the pill bottles with you to your next appointment and tell the doctor what you're on.

Seems like most PPs are keeping the doctor in the loop.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's nothing. You should see what I take morning, afternoon and night. My RE made fun of me but didn't think there was any harm.

+1 LOL

OP, you will pee out what you don't need, so keep well-hydrated.

[Anonymous]

It is dangerous to take that many vitamins. Google too many vitamins and cancer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's nothing. You should see what I take morning, afternoon and night. My RE made fun of me but didn't think there was any harm.

+1 LOL

OP, you will pee out what you don't need, so keep well-hydrated.

This is absolutely false. You only pee out water soluble vitamins. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat soluble, meaning they will build up in your body and cause problems that may not be aware of and can't link to the overdosing of vitamins. Tread carefully, people. If you're eating a good diet, you really don't need vitamins so consult with a doctor before taking supplements like this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is dangerous to take that many vitamins. Google too many vitamins and cancer.

sure, you can also google IVF and cancer while you're at it...

[Anonymous]

My RE recommended Vit D3 (you need to take it everyday if you are low, I take 5000 iu's), DHEA and CoQ10 and a prenatal. I also take a probiotic (that is that one thing I can say really made a difference). I bought all the other supplements but it was too much for my body. As it is, I take the lowest doses of the top list. I also did Red Raspberry Leaf tea. I haven't done my IVF yet so I can't really report back yet but my lining looks pretty good so I think the tea helped. I'm also doing acupuncture.

[Anonymous]

Make sure you are using the correct forms of Vit B.

Folate instead of Folic Acid
P5P instead of B6
I can't remember instead of B12

Many women don't know if they have a hetro or homo mutation of the MTHFR gene. It affects how your body metabolizes B vitamins.

If you want more guidance on what vit and minerals you need, go to Nicole at Pulling Down the Moon or directly at http://www.wholehealthrd.com She does hair analysis and can tell you what you are deficient in.