Vitamin B9 (Folate)

Folate, often known as vitamin B9, is one of the most crucial B vitamins for conception and a healthy baby. For both male and female fertility, folate is essential.

The risk of neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida is raised by low folate intake. Low levels of B9 can cause irregular ovulation, according to research, and adequate folate intake may affect progesterone levels. These two may both lower fertility. Sperm health is negatively linked to low folate levels. A larger proportion of DNA-damaged sperm is more likely in individuals with low dietary folate intake. In some circumstances, supplementing with folate and zinc may help to enhance the results of semen analysis.