CCRM in one of the leading fertility clinics in the United States. They recently launched a new study to look at the benefits of taking DHEA with Acai Berry, an anti-oxidant that is believed to help with anti-aging. Their doctors are hopeful that taking these supplements will have similar results to lab tests in mice where embryo quality was significantly improved. The women will take 875mg of a freeze dried acai berry along with DHEA 25mg three times a day for 12 weeks. Because I am doing my final round of IVF in three months, I want to make sure I do everything that I can to improve the results. Since I am not a patient at CCRM and cannot be part of their study, I talked with my doctor and will be adding the supplement to my 90 day fertility challenge. After a lot of research, I found the brand that CCRM is using, NOW Foods Acai Powder. I ordered my container and should receive it tomorrow, so I'm starting it a few days late, but I'm sure I will still get the benefits. **Update** I received my Acai Powder and have been taking it once a day. I add 1/2 tspn to a little bit of OJ and stir for about a minute. It tastes great, so this is a delightful addition to my Fertility Challenge. |
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Before I start my 5th and last IVF retrieval, I have decided that I must throw everything at this and walk away with no regrets. In order to do that I am going through my own 90 day infertility challenge. I want to end this journey knowing that I have helped all aspects of my life: mental, diet, supplementation, acupuncture, and exercise for three months because our eggs actually come out of dormancy three months before we use them. I will be posting calendars to show my diet and exercise plans, links to the studies that I have found regarding supplementation, and anything I can find to help with the mental aspect of all of this.
Please read the "My Journey" page to find out information on my infertility journey thus far for a better understanding of what I have been through. I have done numerous IUI and IVF cycles, and tests but the best IVF cycle thus far was when I followed a similar diet/supplementation routine making me believe that this will in fact help us again. |
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April 2015
Author I'm a 33 year old Mom to one and Step Mom to another from Philadelphia, going through my 3rd year of secondary infertility. I am spending 90 days preparing for my last round of IVF, through diet, supplements, mental health, acupuncture, and exercise hoping this will make the difference. Categories
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