Preconception Multi for Women

NaturoBest Preconception Multi for Women is the first product in NaturoBest's stage-specific perinatal supplement range — a comprehensive multivitamin, multimineral, and antioxidant formula designed to be taken for at least three to four months before attempting conception. Clinically formulated by an experienced fertility naturopath, it establishes the nutritional foundations that support healthy conception, optimise reproductive health, and prepare the body's nutrient stores ahead of the dramatically increased demands of pregnancy.

The preconception window is now well-recognised as one of the most important nutritional intervention periods in the perinatal continuum — the quality of nutritional status at conception influences embryo quality, implantation success, neural tube closure (which occurs in the first 28 days post-conception, often before pregnancy is confirmed), and the trajectory of foetal development through the first trimester. Starting a high-quality preconception supplement three to four months before trying to conceive provides adequate time to build nutritional reserves, address common deficiencies, and establish a metabolic environment most supportive of healthy conception and early pregnancy.

Active Folate — Quatrefolic® (L-5-MTHF) As with all NaturoBest perinatal formulas, this product provides folate as Quatrefolic® — levomefolate glucosamine, the fourth-generation active form of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF). This bypasses the MTHFR enzyme conversion step that a substantial proportion of women cannot perform efficiently due to common genetic polymorphisms, ensuring active folate is bioavailable to all women regardless of genotype. At 500mcg per daily dose — the maximum permitted in Australia and NZ for listed complementary medicines — this provides the recommended amount for neural tube defect prevention as a structure/function dose.

Iron — Ferrochel® (Iron Bisglycinate, 24mg elemental daily) Building iron stores before pregnancy is clinically preferable to attempting to correct iron depletion during the first trimester, when iron supplementation can aggravate nausea and morning sickness. Ferrochel® iron bisglycinate is the most bioavailable, best-tolerated form of supplemental iron — significantly less likely to cause constipation, gastric discomfort, or nausea than ferrous sulphate or ferric forms used in most pharmacy prenatal products.

Choline — VitaCholine® (240mg elemental choline daily) Choline is critical for neural tube closure, brain development, and placental function — and is chronically under-supplied by most women's diets, particularly those who consume few eggs. The preconception period is the ideal time to establish a high choline status, as early neural development begins before many women know they are pregnant. VitaCholine® is a purified, bioavailable choline tartrate providing a meaningful contribution to the recommended 425–440mg daily intake.

Natural Betacarotene — Lyc-O-Beta® (2mg betacarotene) Rather than preformed vitamin A (retinol), this formula provides betacarotene from Lyc-O-Beta® — a natural, lycopene-rich tomato extract providing provitamin A that is converted to retinol in the body only as needed. This is an important safety distinction: preformed vitamin A (retinol) is teratogenic in excess (above 3,000mcg retinol equivalents daily), and its inclusion in preconception and prenatal supplements requires careful dose management. Betacarotene as a provitamin A source carries no teratogenicity risk as conversion is regulated by demand, making it the appropriate and safest choice in a preconception formula.

Lutein — Lutemax® / FloraGLO® (2mg daily) Lutein from Tagetes erecta flower extract provides antioxidant support for maternal and foetal visual and neurological development. Lutein accumulates in neural tissue, including the developing retina, and is increasingly recognised as an important nutrient for both maternal antioxidant status and foetal neurological health.

Activated B Vitamins All B vitamins are provided in their metabolically active coenzyme forms where relevant: pyridoxal-5'-phosphate (P5P, active B6), riboflavin-5'-phosphate sodium (active B2), and hydroxocobalamin (natural food-form B12). Hydroxocobalamin is the form of B12 found naturally in food — as distinct from the synthetic cyanocobalamin used in many supplements — and is well absorbed and retained. Together with Quatrefolic® folate, these activated B vitamins support healthy methylation, DNA and RNA synthesis, and homocysteine metabolism — all particularly important in the periconceptional period.

Vitamin D3 — VegaDelight® (1,000 IU / 25mcg) VegaDelight® is a vegan-certified cholecalciferol (D3) derived from lichen rather than lanolin (sheep's wool) — making this formula appropriate for vegans, which is an unusual feature in D3-containing supplements. Vitamin D3 supports immune function, calcium absorption, and hormonal health and is associated with healthy conception outcomes.

Chromium Picolinate (50mcg) Chromium supports healthy glucose and carbohydrate metabolism — particularly relevant in the preconception period given the associations between blood glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, hormonal balance, and conception outcomes.

Iodine — Potassium Iodide (270 mcg) The formula provides 270 mcg of iodine per daily dose — above the standard pregnancy recommendation of 220 mcg and equal to the breastfeeding recommendation of 270 mcg, reflecting the importance of building iodine stores and supporting optimal thyroid function before conception.

Copper-Free Formulation As with all NaturoBest perinatal formulas, copper is intentionally excluded — copper levels rise naturally during pregnancy, and supplementation is typically unnecessary and may contribute to zinc competition at absorption.

The formula is encapsulated in chlorophyll pullulan capsules — vegan, plant-derived, gelatine-free — and is formulated to an ultra-low excipient standard.

What Sets This Product Apart

NaturoBest Preconception Multi for Women is distinguished by the same premium ingredient philosophy that characterises the entire NaturoBest perinatal range — activated B vitamins, patented folate (Quatrefolic®), gentle iron (Ferrochel®), meaningful choline (VitaCholine®), vegan D3 (VegaDelight®), and natural provitamin A (Lyc-O-Beta®) — all in a copper-free, ultra-low excipient formula that is appropriate for sensitive patients, vegans, and those with multiple allergies or sensitivities. As the entry point into NaturoBest's stage-specific protocol (Preconception → Trimester 1 → Trimester 2 & 3 + Breastfeeding), it is designed to work seamlessly with the subsequent products in the range.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 capsules (1 capsule twice daily with food) Servings Per Container: 30

Other Ingredients: Calcium hydrogen phosphate, calcium silicate, ascorbyl palmitate, in a chlorophyll pullulan capsule.

Directions for Use

Take 2 capsules daily with food — 1 capsule with breakfast and 1 capsule with lunch — or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Begin taking at least 3–4 months before attempting conception. Upon confirmation of pregnancy, transition to NaturoBest Prenatal Trimester One with Ginger as soon as possible.

Allergen Information

Vegan. Free from animal products, dairy, soy, egg, fish/shellfish, gluten, lactose, MSG, nuts, oats and other grain-derived ingredients, peanuts, sulphites, sucralose, wheat, yeast, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, and artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives. GMO-free.

Cautions: Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions. Contains selenium — do not exceed 150mcg of selenium daily from all dietary supplement sources. Do not take concurrently with warfarin therapy without medical advice. Contains vitamin B6 — discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner immediately if you experience tingling, burning, or numbness. Contains betacarotene — do not take additional vitamin A supplements without consulting your healthcare practitioner or pharmacist. Keep out of reach of children. Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening in hot or humid conditions.

Practitioner Note

Recommended by Stephen Roigard, Naturopath & Clinical Nutritionist. NaturoBest Preconception Multi for Women is the clinical standard for preconception female supplementation in the NaturoBest range and a reliable choice for routine patient recommendations during the conception-planning phase. The Quatrefolic® active folate at 500mcg daily addresses the most clinically important single nutritional intervention for neural tube defect prevention regardless of MTHFR genotype — a meaningful advantage over folic acid-based preconception products. The Ferrochel® iron at 24mg elemental makes this one of the few preconception products to provide a clinically meaningful iron dose without the gastrointestinal tolerability issues of ferrous sulphate — addressing the common clinical problem of iron deficiency entering pregnancy. The VitaCholine® at 240mg provides the best choline intake of any preconception product in this category, though patients eating few eggs may benefit from supplementary choline support. The vegan VegaDelight® D3, hydroxocobalamin B12, and natural betacarotene (vs retinol) make this appropriate for vegan patients without modification. Transition to Prenatal Trimester One with Ginger upon positive test — ideally pre-emptively ordered and on hand before attempting conception, given the importance of first trimester coverage.

This product is a dietary supplement intended to support general health and well-being during the preconception period. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. This product has not been separately evaluated by Medsafe. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner.