Get, Set, Ready For Baby!

Trying to conceive or just delivered a baby? Take zinc, an essential trace mineral that does wonders to the body including playing a vital role in conception, helping immune cells fight infections and aiding in wound healing.

GETTING READY
Both mom and dad-to-be require multi-nutrients including zinc during preconception phase to increase the chances of conception.

FOR DADS-TO-BE

Zinc promotes the production of normal sperm and testosterone concentration in men.¹
Affects prostate and sexual health of men.¹
Important nutrient in sperm’s count and sperm’s function1 as zinc is present in high concentration in seminal fluid.
As heat reduces sperm quality, zinc helps in reducing stress caused by heat to the testis.²
Supports sperm motility.³
Affect maturity of sperm in testis.⁴

FOR MOMS-TO-BE
Supports the development and maturity of ovum prior to ovulation⁵ to increase chances of conception.

JOYFUL JOURNEY
New moms undergo many changes during pregnancy and childbirth. Take enough nutrients including zinc to help regain mom’s health and energy during recovery and have a smoother breastfeeding journey.

Acts as a key nutrient in supporting mammary gland function for milk synthesis and secretion.⁶
Helps alleviate women’s development of postpartum depression.⁷
Produces new cells and fasten wound healing in both vaginal and cesarean childbirth.
Support immune health8 in both mom and baby during breastfeeding.

References:
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2. The effect of zinc therapy on damaged testis in pre-pubertal rats. Boran C, Ozkan KU Pediatr Surg Int. 2004 Jun; 20(6):444-8
3. Wong WY, Flik G, Groenen PM, Swinkels DW, Thomas CM, Copius-Peereboom JH, Merkus HM, Steegers-Theunissen RP.The impact of calcium, magnesium, zinc, and copper in blood and seminal plasma on semen parameters in men. Reprod Toxicol. 2001 Mar-Apr;
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4. 32. Roy B, Baghel RPS, Mohanty TK, Mondal G. Zinc and male reproduction in domestic animals: A review. Indian J Anim Nutr. 2013;30(4):339–50.
5. Tian X, Anthony K, Neuberger T, Diaz FJ. Preconception zinc deficiency disrupts postimplantation fetal and placental development in mice. Biol Reprod. 2014;90(4):83. Published 2014 Apr 25. doi:10.1095/biolreprod.113.113910.
6. Donangelo C.M., . King J.C.,Maternal Zinc Intakes and Homeostatic Adjustments during Pregnancy and LactationEscuela de Nutrición, Universidad de la República, Paysandú 843, Montevideo 11100, Uruguay, Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, 5900 Martin
Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94609, USA Nutrients 2012, 4(7), 782-798; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu4070782
7. Asltoghiri M., Ghodsi Z.,Study of the relation between zinc deficiency in pregnancy and postpartum depressin, Zinc Deficiency in Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression.
8. Wintergerst ES, Maggini S, Hornig DH, Contribution of selectionvitamins and trace elements to immune function. Ann Nutr Metab 2007;51:301-23

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