Preconception Formula Capsules give you the full range of vitamins and minerals for the months before trying for a baby, with folate as methylfolate, choline, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin D3 and K2. You take three capsules in the morning and two in the afternoon with food. One pot holds 150 capsules, which is a 30 day supply. Benefits of taking a preconception multivitamin Eggs and sperm take about 90 days to develop, so the months before conception are when nutrient stores are built. This formula carries the folate, zinc and selenium that fertility and early pregnancy call for, in the active forms. Fertility and reproduction stay normal, with zinc and selenium. Maternal tissue grows as it should once pregnancy begins, with the folate that process needs. Energy levels pick up as tiredness and fatigue ease. Your immune system gets the vitamins and minerals it relies on. Bones stay healthy with vitamin D, K2, calcium and magnesium. Who benefits Preconception Formula Capsules are most useful for: Women planning a pregnancy, starting at least three months before trying. Anyone who wants the active forms of the B vitamins rather than folic acid. Those who want to carry on with one formula through pregnancy, unless their practitioner advises otherwise. Once pregnant, Antenatal Formula Capsules carry the same nutrients at the levels used in pregnancy. What is in it Five capsules provide 745mcg of folate as methylfolate, 95mcg of vitamin B12, 24mcg of vitamin D3, 14mg of iron, 14mg of zinc, 47mcg of selenium, 140mcg of iodine and 106mg of choline. With those come vitamins C, E and K2, the full B complex, calcium, magnesium, copper, manganese, chromium and molybdenum. Inositol, lutein, astaxanthin and zeaxanthin come alongside. The vitamin A is beta carotene. Every nutrient and its amount is on the label. Preconception vitamins and trying to conceive vitamins are other names for it. How to take it Take three capsules in the morning and two in the afternoon, both with food. Food helps the iron absorb and keeps it easy on the stomach. Start at least three months before trying to conceive. Diet and allergens The capsules are suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans. They are free from gluten, dairy and nuts. Quality The capsules are made in the UK in a GMP certified cleanroom facility accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Every batch is traceable from raw material to finished product. Like every supplement Nutri Tailor stocks, they are practitioner grade and guaranteed additive free. Common questions Why methylfolate rather than folic acid? Methylfolate is the form of folate your body uses directly, while folic acid has to be converted first and some people convert it poorly. The formula gives 745mcg a day. How much should I take a day? Take five capsules a day, three in the morning and two in the afternoon, which is the full amount on the label. When should I start taking it? At least three months before trying to conceive, because eggs and sperm take about 90 days to develop. Carry on through pregnancy unless your practitioner says otherwise. Can I take it with other supplements? Yes. It is often taken alongside Coenzyme Q10 Capsules, which is the pairing in the Optimal Fertility bundle. Check any separate iron or folate with your practitioner so the amounts do not add up too far. Does it have side effects? Taking it with food keeps the iron easy on the stomach and reduces any chance of nausea. Is it suitable for my partner too? No. The iron and the amounts are set for women, so a partner is better served by a men's multivitamin with zinc and selenium. Delivery and returns Order before 2pm Monday to Friday and your capsules are dispatched the same day from the UK. Standard UK delivery by Royal Mail Tracked 48 takes 2 to 4 working days and costs £3.35, or it is free when you spend £35 or more. Faster delivery is available at checkout. Nutri Tailor also ships worldwide, with duties and taxes shown before you pay. You can return unopened items within 30 days of delivery. New customers get 10% off their first order. Why Nutri Tailor Nutri Tailor is rated 4.6 out of 5, "Excellent", on Trustpilot. Every supplement is chosen by experienced nutritional therapists. Kasia Key, Registered Associate Nutritionist, says: "I use Nutri Tailor for myself and my clients because you can be certain that their supplements are industry leading quality." Sources The information on this page draws on the NHS, the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the European Food Safety Authority.