Reproductive & Hormone Health

Hormone and reproductive health supplements
Hormone and reproductive health supplements can be useful at different stages of life, from planning a family to perimenopause and beyond. A balanced diet, regular activity and good sleep matter most, and some nutrients have specific roles. Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity. Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction and to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels, and selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.

Choosing a supplement
B4Life Vitamin B Complex for a complete B vitamin complex, including vitamin B6.
Prostate Plus+™ Men’s Multivitamin with Saw Palmetto for a broad men’s formula with zinc, selenium and botanicals.
Active Life™ Multivitamin for a broad daily multivitamin, including vitamin B6 and zinc.
MacaPro® XP Purple Maca Liquid Extract for a concentrated 20:1 extract of organically grown maca root from the Peruvian Andes.
MacaPro® XP Black Maca Liquid Extract for an 18:1 extract of organically grown black maca root, a popular choice for men.
Pumpkin Seed Extract with Soy Isoflavones for pumpkin seed with plant compounds from soy.
Magnesium Glycinate for magnesium bound to glycine. Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function.

Going through the menopause? See our Menopause range. For men, see our Prostate range.

Want to know more? Read our practical guide to hormone health.

Hormone health FAQs

Which supplements should I take when trying to get pregnant?
The NHS recommends taking 400 micrograms of folic acid a day before you get pregnant and until you’re 12 weeks pregnant, and a daily 10 microgram vitamin D supplement. Check any other supplement with your GP or pharmacist.

Are these suitable in pregnancy?
Not all of them. Herbal products such as maca aren’t recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Check with your GP, midwife or pharmacist first.

Reviewed by Lindsay Powers, Nutritionist