The Best Supplements for Endometriosis + Other Women’s Health Wisdom with Binto

This post was written by the lovely ladies of BINTO, who create personalized packets of supplements designed to support women in whatever stage of life they’re in. Suzie, their fearless founder, struggles with Endometriosis + has a background in healthcare, so she is the perfect person to speak on the best supplements for endometriosis. However, we couldn’t just leave it there. The team has gone above and beyond to pull together some of the most helpful answers to questions that I hear from you again + again!

Your reproductive system is a delicate and complex part of your body, requiring regular checkups and support to ensure everything is in order. Many women may think they don’t need to keep up with their reproductive health if they don’t intend to get pregnant, but the truth is, your reproductive health is just as important to your body as your general health and well-being. 

According to the CDC, the more you know about reproductive health, the better prepared you will be in preventing and managing reproductive issues. Taking care of yourself and “protecting your reproductive system also means having control of your health, if and when you become pregnant.” Although, there are many more reasons to stay healthy, including the benefit of living a happy and full life with friends and family!

You asked, we listened. Here’s to better reproductive and maternal health. 

What are the best supplements for Endometriosis?

Endometriosis can cause many irregularities and pain for women. While there isn’t a supplement or treatment that can cure endometriosis and its symptoms yet, there are some that can reduce the severity of your symptoms.

Some of the best herbs and supplements for women who have endometriosis include:

• Probiotics: has good bacteria, supports gut health, regulates your immune system, and reduces inflammation. Probiotics are also known to relieve some common endometriosis symptoms. 
• Omega 3 fatty acids: also assists in keeping your immune system healthy and reducing inflammation. 
• Curcumin (turmeric): known for controlling hormones and inflammation, supporting your immune system, and has also been linked to relieving endometriosis symptoms (although further research is needed to confirm the latter). 
• DIM (diindolylmethane): Research has shown that DIM in low doses can help estrogen breakdown and remove from your body. 
• Vitamin B6: B6 is known to support hormone regulation and reduce levels of estrogen in your body. 

Supplementation is an excellent way to naturally treat your endometriosis when you want to reduce and relieve symptoms without taking artificial medications and treatments.

With Binto, you can take our quiz to get a customized supplement subscription kit specific to your endometriosis needs and backed by nurses and physicians. Common supplement ingredients found in our packet include Vitamin B6, probiotics, DIM, and omega 3 fatty acids. You can also find turmeric in our Glow Elixir Tincture. (You can also use the code JESSICAEATS to save 20% on your order with Binto!)

What are the best supplements for PCOS?

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that enlarges ovaries with cysts. While there are many treatments you can take part in to help, supplements can be a great natural addition to your routine to help reduce the effects of PCOS.   

Some of the best supplements to reduce PCOS symptoms include:

• Inositol: 70% of those with PCOS have diagnosable levels of insulin resistance, which can cause hormonal imbalances that make it challenging for you to get pregnant. Inositol combats that imbalance by improving insulin-receptor activity and restoring resistance. 
• Fish Oil: Since inflammation is another factor affecting your chances of getting pregnant, fish oil can play an important role. It not only has anti-inflammatory properties but also helps lower your bad cholesterol. 
• Vitamin D: Women who suffer from PCOS may also have a vitamin deficiency in 67% to 85% of cases. If you are a part of that deficiency, you can experience more extreme symptoms like infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, and insulin resistance. A vitamin D supplement can reduce the severity of these symptoms if you have PCOS. 
• Magnesium: it’s common for more than half of Americans to fail to meet the daily requirements of magnesium in their diets. If you have PCOS, taking a magnesium supplement can combat worsening insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances linked to low magnesium levels. 
• Probiotics: inflammation is a common symptom of PCOS and often contributes to worsening insulin resistance. Probiotics can combat these symptoms with its anti-inflammatory properties and support your gut health.
• Zinc: this antioxidant plays a vital role in regulating different enzymes, cell growth, and hormone release. Zinc is also known to positively impact reproduction, often linked to improving ovulation and hormonal balances preventing pregnancy. 
• Vitamin B (B12 and folate): out of the many types of vitamin B supplements you can take, B12 and folate are among the most important if you have PCOS. B12 can lower your elevated levels of homocysteine that can cause inflammation, and folate can increase your progesterone levels and reduce your risks for anovulation. 

We understand the importance of combating PCOS symptoms and the disruptions the syndrome can cause for you if you’re trying to get pregnant. With the right supplement packet, you can improve your quality of life and get that much closer to pregnancy. 

Fortunately, Binto offers Prenatal Plus, which has these supplemental ingredients and more in just two capsules. Additional supplemental ingredients include vitamins A, C, E, and K2, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Iron, Pantothenic Acid, calcium, iodine, selenium, chromium manganese, chromium, choline, and ginger root. 

Another great option is Binto’s colorless and flavorless Inositol powder that can be scooped into your drink of choice. We love it here in our morning coffee or tea! 😉

What Can I Be Doing to Support My Body If I’m Trying to Conceive?

When trying to conceive, the following steps can be beneficial:

1. Manage and maintain a healthy weight to reduce the risks of complications and ensure you and your baby are healthy throughout your pregnancy. 
2. Increase your nutrient intake. Supplements like folate, calcium, and prenatal vitamins are beneficial in keeping you healthy before, during, and after conception.  
3. Monitor your caffeine and alcohol intake to get your body ready for the limitations of pregnancy. It can sometimes strain your body to go from several cups of caffeine in one day to only a cup (if any) when you find out you’re pregnant.  
4. Make exercise a daily and weekly routine when possible. Small steps like taking a walk, going for a jog or doing some yoga can go a long way in reducing your conception time.  
5. If you’re a smoker, quit smoking. Not only have studies shown that women who smoke have a more challenging time than nonsmokers in conceiving, but it will improve you and your baby’s overall health. 

To increase your nutrients with natural and quality ingredients, Binto offers multis like Essential Prenatal and Prenatal Plus for women trying to conceive but don’t want to take in unnecessary preservatives, fillers, or chemicals.

Why is Binto Different From Buying Your Supplements at the Store?

The most significant difference between ordering your supplements from Binto and getting your supplements from a store is the ingredient list. Binto aims to improve women’s health with safe and effective over-the-counter products with zero preservatives, fillers, or chemicals. Typical supplements found in stores don’t have the same focus, and can often include not only the vitamins you seek but additional ingredients you don’t need and can’t even pronounce. 

Binto also offers women access to telehealth consultations to ensure they’re getting the right combination of vitamins to fit their specific needs. After all, every woman is not the same, so your vitamin intake shouldn’t be either.

That isn’t all, though. Going a step further in our mission to help women everywhere with their maternal and reproductive health, Binto also donates a portion of every subscription sold to The Maternity Care Coalition of Philadelphia and works with other non-profits to improve women’s maternal health outcomes in the U.S. We also believe in giving back to mother earth, which is why our materials are compostable or recyclable. You can send us a message on Chat to inquire about receiving return labels to send your packaging back to us to recycle with Terracycle. 

You can begin your journey to a healthier reproductive and maternal system by consulting one of our telehealth physicians, checking out our BINTO’s starter packs, and keeping up the latest with women’s health by reading our blog or checking out our Instagram!

And don’t forget, you can save 20% by using the code JESSICAEATS when you give Binto a try!

Other posts you might love:

• 7 Must Have’s for “That Time of the Month”: Dealing with Painful Periods
• Treating Endometriosis Naturally: How Hydration Can Help Ease Painful Periods
• Caffeine and Endometriosis: Why I Reconsidered My Coffee

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