Seventy two days before you attempt to conceive, you need to ensure that both partners are in optimal health. This will ensure that the sperm (which has a 72 day life cycle) fertilising the ovum will be a healthy, viable specimen for making the best babies possible.
Although all the vitamins and minerals are important and eating a natural, varied, whole food diet will be essential to your health, there a few stand out nutrients for male reproductive health.
The Zinc Link with Male Fertility
Zinc is an extremely common deficiency in the Western world. Zinc has been shown in clinical studies to increase sperm count and is vital for the development and functioning of the hormonal and reproductive systems of both sexes. It it is also a key player in immune function and it’s needed to keep mother and baby protected. A zinc deficiency during pregnancy may worsen the baby blues and contribute to problems with breastfeeding. Radiance Zinc OptiSorb caters for your needs with a convenient, highly bioavailable form of zinc supporting general, immune and reproductive health.
Zinc OptiSorb
Radiance Zinc OptiSorb is a patented 1:1 complex of zinc and the amino acid methionine that enhances zinc absorption. Zinc is a vital mineral for the health of the skin, hair, nails, men's prostate and women's reproductive systems. Zinc is also an important antioxidant and a co-factor in over 20 enzymatic reactions including immune function, digestion, thyroid function, insulin utilisation, hormone production and liver detoxification.
New Zealand soils are low in zinc, added to the fact that it is a mineral which is poorly absorbed it is not surprising that there is a general deficiency of zinc in the New Zealand population.
The L-OptiZinc complex is produced and proven to optimise absorption. An easy indicator of zinc deficiency is the appearance of white spots on the fingernails, taste and smell perception may also be diminished. A zinc taste/talley test (available at some health stores, pharmacies and many natural health practitioners) will help further confirm the need for supplementation.
Usage:
Nutritional support where zinc may be deficient. Supplying adequate dietary zinc may assist with energy, immune and reproduction function and healthy radiant skin.
Dosage:
One capsule daily.
Ingredients per capsule:
| Zinc (from zinc l-monomethionine) |
15mg |
Precautions:
None known. Always ask your product supplier or health professional if there are any specific precautions regarding your use of this or any supplement.
Available in the following size:
30 Capsules
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