Vitafem is a premium multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplement specially developed to help maximise fertility, redress nutritional imbalances and prepare the body for conception. Vitafem's new and improved formulation now contains double the amount of Folic Acid it had previously plus a much wider range of valuable anti-oxidants, including seven new fruit extracts.

Direction
Dosage is one capsule three times a day with or after food. The capsules are vegetarian and can be taken by both vegetarians and vegans. Vitafem is free from artificial colours, preservatives and gluten and is certified non-GM.

Ingredients
Three capsules a day typically provide:

RDA%
Vitamin D 15ug 300
Vitamin E 150iu 99mg 990
Vitamin C 450mg 750
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 60mg 4286
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 40mg 2500
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 45mg 250
Vitamin B6 10mg 500
Folic Acid 405ug 202
Vitamin B12 51ug 5100
Biotin 51ug 34
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) 60mg 1000
Vitamin K 100ug
Calcium 30mg 4
Iron 15mg 107
Magnesium 60mg 20
Zinc 15mg 100
Iodine 45ug 30
Manganese 400ug
Selenium 75ug
Lycopene 5mg
Lutein 5mg
Coenzyme Q10 20mg

Ingredients and Their Benefits
- B Vitamins - associated with hormonal health. Easily depleted through stress, alcohol or smoking. Research has shown that giving Vitamin B6 to women who have trouble conceiving can help increase fertility.
- Biotin - essential for the healthy division of fetal cells, including those in the central nervous system. The concentration of biotin in breast milk is 15 times higher than in the mother's blood, which suggests that Biotin is very important for a baby's growth and development.
- Vitamin C - an important anti-oxidant associated with fertility. Also important for placental development, blood flow and organ development. Helps with absorption of Iron.
- Calcium - linked to hormone development.
- CoEnzymeQ10 - associated with energy levels in cells and promotes blood flow.
- Vitamin E - another important anti-oxidant. Deficiency can cause damage to reproductive tissues.
- Folic Acid - known to help prevent spina bifida. Works together with Vitamin B12 to ensure a baby's genetic codes are intact.
- Iron - research shows that women suffering from anaemia find it harder to conceive.
- Lycopene and Lutein - Bio-flavanoids. Important for cell growth.
- Magnesium - a common deficiency due to depletion of store in most soil. Important for egg development and cell division.
- Vitamin K - essential for making blood clotting factors in the liver.
- Selenium - Anti-oxidant that helps to protect the body from highly reactive chemical fragments called free-radicals. Helps to prevent chromosome damage, which is known to be a cause of birth defects and miscarriages.

Allergen Information
Derived from Soya: Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate); Natural Mixed Tocopherols

Contains Yeast.

Further Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to take extra Folic Acid if I am taking Vitafem?
No, not unless your doctor specifically recommends it. New Vitafem now delivers 800ug of Folic Acid daily, double the amount available in the previous formulation.

Why have you increased the amount of Folic Acid in new Vitafem?
Supplementation with Folic Acid is thought to not only help prevent the incidence of Spina Bifida in the developing foetus (the main reason why doctors recommend it for women who are pregnant or who are trying to get pregnant). There is growing evidence to suggest that increased levels of supplementation can benefit a whole range of other general cellular activities too, not just during conception and the early months of pregnancy, but right the way through to birth as well.

Is there a risk of taking too much Folic Acid?
New Vitafem contains 800 ug of Folic Acid, which is well within what is considered safe as a level for daily supplementation.

I've noticed my urine has turned yellow since taking Vitafem. Is this normal?
Yes, the high levels of B vitamins in Vitafem can cause some people's urine to turn yellow. If this happens to you, don't worry, it's perfectly natural!

Can I carry on taking Vitafem if I am pregnant?
YES, however, it is better to move on to to the Vital Essence range which has been especially formulated for your body’s changing needs during each trimester of pregnancy.

All Zita West nutritional products have been approved by the HFMA (Health Food Manufacturers' Association) and have been formulated in accordance with Department of Health guidelines.