Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin B
For the body system: Ovaries
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Vitamin B refers to a group of vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12) that are essential for various metabolic processes, including those related to reproductive health. The justification for using certain B vitamins to support ovarian function has some scientific basis, although the evidence is moderate rather than robust. For example, Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) plays a role in hormone regulation and may help alleviate premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. Folate (Vitamin B9) is crucial for DNA synthesis and cell division, which are fundamental for ovarian follicle development and ovulation. Vitamin B12 is also involved in DNA synthesis and can impact fertility, especially in conjunction with folate.
Some studies have shown that deficiencies in B vitamins, particularly B6, B9, and B12, are associated with menstrual irregularities, infertility, or increased risk of neural tube defects in pregnancy. However, direct clinical evidence that B vitamin supplementation specifically enhances ovarian function in otherwise healthy women is limited. Most data support the importance of adequate B vitamin status for overall reproductive health and prevention of deficiency-related problems, rather than suggesting a therapeutic benefit of high-dose supplementation for the ovaries specifically.
In summary, scientific evidence supports the necessity of B vitamins for basic ovarian and reproductive health, but their use as a targeted ovarian support supplement has only moderate backing.
Other ingredients that support Ovaries
8-PrenylnaringeninActaea spicata
Agnuside
Aletris
amino acids
Ashoka
ashwagandha
barbasco
berry
black cohosh
blessed thistle
broccoli
bugbane
casticin
chaste tree
Clary sage
cohosh
cruciferous
damiana
DHEA
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
dioscorea
dong quai
dong quai root
egg
estrogen
evening primrose oil
false unicorn root
fatty acids
fennel
fish
folate
folic acid
formononetin
genistein
Ginsenosides
herbal blend (proprietary)
inositol
inositol phosphate
iodine
isoflavones
l-carnitine
Labisia pumila
licorice root
lignans
Lilium humboldtii
lingzhi
maca
macaenes
magnesium
omega-3 fatty acids
Osthole
peony
Phytoestrogens
protein
Puerain
pumpkin
raspberry
royal jelly
Shataverins
Soy
soybean
spearmint leaf
trace minerals
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin E
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Vitexicarpin
Wild yam
Other body systems supported by vitamin B
Adrenal CortexAdrenal Glands
Adrenal Medulla
Arteries
Blood
Brain
Capillaries
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Eyes
Female Reproductive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Glandular System
Hair
Heart
Hepatic System
Immune System
Intestinal System
Kidneys
Liver
Male Reproductive System
Mitochondria
Mitochondria
Muscles
Nails
Nerves
Ovaries
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Pituitary
Reproductive System
Senses
Skin
Small Intestines
Solar Plexus
Spleen
Structural System
Sympathetic Nervous System
Testes
Thymus
Thyroid Gland
Veins
