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Foods to Increase AMH Level

Foods to Increase AMH Level ?

In today’s world it’s not uncommon to see young women with low amh levels , the burning question in the mind of a young lady with low amh is reason for the same and how to improve my amh naturally ?

Which foods increase AMH levels ?

1 . Green leafy vegetables

These are rich source of folate the most essential nutrient for egg quality 

2 . Almonds

Almonds are rich in vitamin E , a powerful antioxidant with protects the egg from damage of reactive oxygen species . 5-7 almonds per day will do this job to protect your eggs

3 . Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids . Omega 3 fatty acids have beneficial effects on egg and also improves the libido and hence increases the chances of natural conception with low AMH , the recommended intake is 1-2 spoons of pumpkin seeds .

4 . Garlic

Garlic is a rich source of sulphur which is the main component of antioxidants containing glutathione. Consuming garlic increases the level of antioxidants hence improves egg quality.

5 . Eggs

Eggs are a very good source of wholesome protein , vitamin B and omega 3 fatty acids all of which improve egg quality significantly. Also it’s so easily and widely available for intake which makes it a best option for couple seeking fertility.

6.Berries

Raspberry, strawberry and blueberries are all rich Source of antioxidants which protects eggs from damage. But they are sometimes not easily available in country like India, limiting their use in our fertility seeking population.

7 . Oysters

Zinc and selenium are essential for egg quality and oysters are rich source of these essential nutrients

8 . Nuts and seeds

These are a rich source of antioxidants like zinc , selenium , omega 3 fatty acid , folate and vitamin E which will improve the egg quality .

9 . Avocados

Avocados are a rich source of mono unsaturated fatty acids and vit e which play a vital role to improve the egg quality and Inturn the AMH.

10 . Kiwi

kiwi is a rich source of vit C which is a good antioxidant as well increases iron absorption and hence enhances the egg quality.

Some of the Most Popular Supplements to Increase the Egg Quality

Dhea

75 mg of dhea supplementation for 2-3 months can significantly improve the egg quality and AMH levels and increases the chances of live birth in couples undergoing fertility treatments.

Co q 10

Co q 10 is an antioxidant and a main component in cells energy generating mechanism
This usually reduces with age . Supplements of Co q 10 are available in 100 and 300 mg forms . Taking these once daily for 3 months can significantly improve egg quality by providing more energy to the egg.

Melatonin

It is a hormone secreted during sleep and plays a vital role in hormonal balance . Supplements of melatonin are available as 3 gm tablet and can be taken at bedtime for 3 months can improve the egg quality significantly especially in people with low AMH.

Is it possible to get pregnant with low AMH ?

Definitely yes. A good AMH level to get pregnant is between 1.0 and 4.0 ng/ml, Low amh doesn’t mean that your not going to get pregnant. If just means the chances might be less and the time to pregnancy might be longer if your waiting for it to happen naturally without medical intervention. It just indicates that your fertility clock is ticking down fast and you need to plan your family as early as possible with treatment options like ivf and iui . Also the success rates of treatment option might be lesser for women with low AMH especially less than 0.8ng/ml

Conclusion

If you find yourself with lower AMH levels kindly modify your diet with the healthy options mentioned above . But there is no guarantee these foods will work the same for everyone . They can improve your chances of pregnancy but sometimes might not cause visible increase in lab measures of AMH . Always meet your fertility doctor and take the right choice of fertility treatments suggested along with the food supplements.

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Dr Niveditha

Dr. Niveditha is the co-founder of The Hive Fertility and Research Centre. She is a young and passionate fertility expert who aims to provide high-quality fertility treatments to her patients. During her 10+ years of service as a fertility expert, she has helped several hundreds of patients overcome their infertility and become parents. She also specializes in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive endocrinology

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