Safety Status: Trying to Conceive: Safe Pregnancy: Limited Breastfeeding: Limited What We Know: Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoid compounds that belong to the xanthophyll family. They function as antioxidants and are known for their role in eye health, particularly in protecting the macula from blue light damage and oxidative stress. These compounds are naturally found…

Safety Status: Trying to Conceive: Limited Pregnancy: Limited Breastfeeding: Limited What We Know: Glutathione is a tripeptide composed of three amino acids (glutamine, cysteine, and glycine) that functions as the body’s master antioxidant. It plays crucial roles in detoxification, immune function, and protection against oxidative stress. Glutathione is produced naturally in the body and found…

Safety Status: Trying to Conceive: Limited Pregnancy: Avoid Breastfeeding: Avoid What We Know: SAMe (S-Adenosyl Methionine) is a naturally occurring compound found in nearly every tissue and fluid in the body. It plays a crucial role as a methyl donor in numerous biochemical reactions, including those involving neurotransmitters, cell membranes, and DNA. As a supplement,…

Safety Status: Trying to Conceive: Limited Pregnancy: Avoid Breastfeeding: Avoid What We Know: Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ) is a novel cofactor compound that was once classified as a vitamin-like substance. It functions as a redox cofactor and has antioxidant properties with a particular role in mitochondrial function and biogenesis. PQQ naturally occurs in small amounts in…

Safety Status: Trying to Conceive: Avoid Pregnancy: Avoid Breastfeeding: Avoid What We Know: Oregano oil is a concentrated essential oil extracted from Origanum vulgare or Thymus capitatus plants. It contains various bioactive compounds including carvacrol and thymol, which contribute to its potent antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. Oregano oil is available in both supplement form…

Safety Status: Trying to Conceive: Limited Pregnancy: Limited Breastfeeding: Limited What We Know: Olive leaf extract is derived from the leaves of Olea europaea and contains various bioactive compounds, with oleuropein being the primary active component along with hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and other polyphenols. It is marketed for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cardiovascular benefits, particularly…

Safety Status: Trying to Conceive: Limited Pregnancy: Avoid Breastfeeding: Avoid What We Know: Saffron extract is derived from the stigmas of Crocus sativus and contains various bioactive compounds including crocin, crocetin, safranal, and picrocrocin. It has traditionally been used for depression, anxiety, menstrual disorders, and sexual function, with modern research supporting some of these applications.…

Safety Status: Trying to Conceive: Limited Pregnancy: Limited Breastfeeding: Limited What We Know: Taurine is a conditionally essential amino acid that plays important roles in bile acid conjugation, antioxidant defense, osmoregulation, membrane stabilization, and calcium signaling. Unlike most amino acids, taurine is not incorporated into proteins but exists freely in tissues, particularly in the brain,…

Safety Status: Trying to Conceive: Limited Pregnancy: Avoid Breastfeeding: Limited What We Know: Black seed oil, derived from Nigella sativa (also known as black cumin), contains various bioactive compounds including thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone, dithymoquinone, and thymol. It has been traditionally used for various conditions due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties. For individuals trying to…

Safety Status: Trying to Conceive: Safe Pregnancy: Limited (Food Sources: Safe) Breastfeeding: Limited (Food Sources: Safe) What We Know: Glycine is a non-essential amino acid that serves as a building block for proteins and plays critical roles in various metabolic processes, including the synthesis of heme, creatine, glutathione, and bile acids. It also functions as…