Frequently Asked Questions

Because we make our products in small, fresh batches, we also order fresh ingredients. Fresh ingredients can come in a gradient of colors. As a result, our tablets can have different colors depending on the batch.

Yes. All our supplements are dairy-free, including our probiotics.

We use whole food sources whenever we can. However, in some cases, synthesized nutrients can be designed to be easier for your body to absorb, in the more active-form, and more efficient. We choose the form that is the best.

Every ingredient is chosen because it truly is the best that Best Nest Wellness can find. Each formula is crafted to make sure those ingredients have a purpose and a benefit. That means sometimes the best choice may not be organic. For instance, L-methylfolate, a finished folate, is only created by a human body from plants or created in a lab. It cannot be obtained directly from plants. We use organic ingredients whenever possible and always use it for our wellness and herbal blends.

Methylfolate is the methylated form of vitamin B9—the form your body actually uses. By using methylfolate instead of folic acid, you can bypass the pathway that changes folic acid to methylfolate.

Folic acid → dihydrofolate → tetrahydrofolate → 5,10 methylene THF → methylfolate

If you have the MTHFR gene variant, you may have a difficult time making the enzyme that converts folic acid to methylfolate. You must take methylfolate. Even if you don’t have the MTHFR gene variant, the benefits of taking methylfolate are numerous.

Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (P-5-P) is the active form ofVitamin B6. P-5-P is needed to convert 5-HTP to serotonin, a calming neurotransmitter.

We use monk fruit to sweeten Hello Vitality Liquid Iron.

Hello Vitality Liquid Irondrops are formulated with ferric glycinate Taste Free™manufactured by Albion Minerals®. For most people, there is no strong lingering metallic taste which occurs due to vitamin C andirontogether. It is made with the highest quality, purest, and most natural ingredients.

The only two things in theSunny Skies Vitamin D3formula are MCT oil and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). MCT oil is derived from coconuts. Coconut oil is a very fresh, non-reactive, and stable oil.Vitamin D3(Cholecalciferol), is the naturally occurring form of vitamin D. It is produced by the human body when skin makes contact with direct sunlight. It is superior to vitamin D2 that is used in most supplements and fortified foods.

Providing a once-daily vitamin that is closest to its natural state is important to us. That means not coating it with artificial colors and flavors. Our vitamins have a natural fruity scent. To neutralize a vitamin’s scent, some really helpful tips include removing the packing cotton, moving the tablets to vitamin boxes, or putting the vitamins in the refrigerator.

For most men, the iron that they get through food is enough since men don’t lose iron on a regular basis through menstruation.

Our fertility formulas are non-GMO and free of dairy, soy, gluten, shellfish/fish, and artificial colors and flavors.

Ready. Set. Go! Women's Fertility Formula is a complete prenatal multivitamin that includes methylfolate (natural folic acid), methylcobalamin (natural B12), and pyridoxal-5-phosphate (natural B6). When you are sure that you are pregnant, we recommend switching to Mama Bird Prenatal Multi+.

Our Best Nest Women's Multi+ has 5mg of Lactobacillus acidophilus.

Some people experience a temporary increase in gas and bloating when first taking probiotic supplements or an increased amount. It is not known exactly why some people experience these side effects, but they typically subside after a few weeks of continued use. If you have these symptoms, we recommend taking the probiotic capsule every other day until your body has adjusted.

One tablespoon is the recommended dose for every age. The percent daily value will differ for those children under age 4.

Yes, Mama Bird Probiotics are safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding and can be taken in addition to your Mama Bird Prenatal Multi+.

Our Mama Bird Postnatal Multi+ was formulated for the period of time after having a baby and for support during breastfeeding. There are a few differences between the Mama Bird Prenatal Multi+ and the Mama Bird Postnatal Multi+. Since nausea and a slower digestive system are no longer an issue, the herbal blend in the prenatal has been replaced by an organic wellness blend. The wellness blend provides vitamins, minerals and micro-nutrients that help support the demands of being a new mother. Since mothers are no longer supporting the baby in the womb, their bodies no longer need the higher amounts of methylfolate needed for their baby's neuro-development. The amount of methylfolate has been decreased to 600 mcg, which is 100% of the daily value for women.

Mama Bird Prenatal Multi+ is our convenient once-daily caplet prenatal. Mama Bird AM/PM Prenatal Multi+ is two caplets per day that can be taken together or at different times to distribute nutrients for those customers who may be sensitive to absorption. Mama Bird AM/PM Prenatal Multi+ also has more choline.

With methylated vitamins, your body doesn’t have to do extra work to change the vitamin into a form it can use. Methylated vitamins are made with the active-form of nutrients found naturally in our bodies.

In addition to the above benefits for everyone, if you have the MTHFR gene variant (affects approximately 56% of people—ask your doctor), then your body is not making enough 5-MTHF (an important enzyme for methylation) and so it is extremely important for you to take methylated vitamins.

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In normal times, your order should arrive within 3 to 5 business days for standard shipping and in 2 days for expedited shipping. But as you know, these are not normal times. COVID-19 is impacting supply chains across the country and the world. We have a fantastic fulfilment team that is working hard to make sure your order ships on time, but there may still be a delay in the shipment chain. UPS, FedEx, and USPS have advised that they cannot guarantee that any expedited deliveries will arrive when expected.

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