A vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may harm the fetus

Birth defects can be avoided with folic acid supplements or enriched flour

Children with a vitamin B12 deficiency have difficulty with problem solving and social behavior

Could scarce nutrient help infertile couples?

Diet changes and specific supplements can improve sperm quality and testosterone levels

Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy prevents childhood asthma

Fish oil supplements may prevent premature birth

Fish oil supplements with omega-3 can improve sperm quality

Folic acid (folate, folacin, vitamin B9)

Folic acid lowers the risk of children developing autism caused by pesticide exposure

Folic acid supplementation through the entire pregnancy may help improve the child’s intelligence

Healthy fertility and pregnancy require sufficient selenium

Lack of vitamin E is widespread and it increases the risk of fetal damage and miscarriage

Lack of zinc harms your fertility

PCOS and infertility can be helped with dietary changes and a single nutritional supplement

Poor sperm quality is a frequent cause of infertility

Pregnant smokers can reduce the damage to baby’s lungs by supplementing with vitamin C

Pregnant with plenty of vitamin D have strong children

Pregnant women should take vitamin D supplements

Selenium deficiency and preterm birth

Selenium deficiency is a global problem that increases the risk of serious and common diseases

Selenium’s role in puberty and fertility

Vitamin B3 helps prevent miscarriages and congenital defects

Vitamin D supplements help children with autism

Vitamin D supplements may improve fertility in men and women

Vitamin E deficiency is common - and supplements differ in quality

Widespread nutrient deficiencies among younger adults can harm their fertility and cause them to age faster

Zinc deficiencies are a global health problem

Zinc offers protection against disease and even protects cellular DNA