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Vitafem — Premium Fertility Multivitamin for Women

Zita West

Vitafem — Premium Fertility Multivitamin for Women

7.2/10 overall

Around £30 for a month's supply

A comprehensive conception-focused supplement developed by a fertility specialist clinic, with a broader nutrient and antioxidant profile than a standard prenatal.

Reviewed by SepehrNot yet hands-on tested — based on research & published specs
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Zita West's formula is built specifically around trying-to-conceive nutrient needs rather than being a pregnancy multivitamin repurposed for pre-conception use, with a broader spread of antioxidants (including CoQ10 and selenium) alongside the NHS-recommended folic acid baseline. This puts it at the premium end of the category compared with Pregnacare Conception already stocked here, reflecting the clinic-developed formulation and wider ingredient list.

Against Wild Nutrition's food-grown option also in this category, Zita West leans more into a clinical, evidence-referenced positioning (it's developed by a Harley Street fertility specialist), while Wild Nutrition leans into whole-food-sourced nutrients that some find gentler on digestion. Both are considerably pricier than Pregnacare's more basic formula — the question worth asking yourself is whether the broader antioxidant profile justifies the extra cost for your situation, which is worth discussing with a GP if you have specific fertility concerns.

What we liked

  • Broader antioxidant and nutrient profile than basic conception multivitamins
  • Clinically-informed formulation from a fertility specialist
  • Well suited if actively investigating fertility with a specialist

Where it falls short

  • Significantly pricier than standard conception vitamins
  • Broader ingredient list means more to check against any existing medication
  • No stronger evidence of improved conception rates than basic folic acid supplementation

Specs

Dosage
As per pack instructions
Format
Capsules
Folic acid
400mcg
Developed by
Fertility specialist clinic
Additional actives
CoQ10, selenium, zinc, vitamin D

How we scored it

Nutrient Completeness

Coverage of folic acid, zinc, vitamin D and other conception-relevant nutrients at recommended doses.

9/10

Broadest nutrient and antioxidant profile in the category, including CoQ10 and selenium.

Tolerability

How easy the supplement is to take and digest without side effects.

7/10

Capsule format generally well tolerated; broader ingredient list to check against medication.

Value for Money

Cost per month relative to what you get.

5/10

Premium pricing without proven superior conception outcomes over basic folic acid supplementation.

Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.

The alternative

Conception Vitamin & Mineral Tablets

Pregnacare

Conception Vitamin & Mineral Tablets

The UK's best-selling conception supplement — 400mcg folic acid plus zinc and vitamin D for both partners trying to conceive.

7.7/10