Egg Quality

What "egg quality" actually means.

Egg quality refers to the chromosomal and cellular health of an egg cell. A high-quality egg has the right number of chromosomes, healthy mitochondria, and the cellular machinery needed to fertilise, divide, and develop into a healthy embryo.

Egg quality matters more than egg quantity for many women, particularly those over 35 or undergoing IVF.

What affects egg quality

• Mitochondrial energy. Egg cells contain more mitochondria than any other cell in the body. They need huge amounts of cellular energy to mature and to support fertilisation.
• Oxidative stress. Reactive oxygen species damage cells. Antioxidants help neutralise this. Vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium all contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• DNA integrity. Supported by folate, B12, and B6.
• Hormonal environment. Well-regulated reproductive hormones support consistent ovulation.

The 90-day window

The egg you ovulate this month started developing 90 days ago. Every nutrient your body had access to during that window helped shape its final quality. This is why starting preconception nutrition at least three months before active TTC matters.

CoQ10 specifically

CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) is involved in cellular energy production within mitochondria. Research into CoQ10's role in egg quality during preconception and assisted reproduction continues to grow. This remains to be one of the most studied nutrients in the fertility nutrition space.

Fertility Advance contains 300mg of natural ubiquinone CoQ10 per daily serving.

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