The hidden side effect
No one talks about this.
Birth control is one of the safest, most effective medications available. But hormonal contraception changes how your body processes certain nutrients — and over time, that leads to depletion.
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B Vitamins
B6, B9 & B12 — energy & mood
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Magnesium
Sleep, stress & muscle recovery
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Zinc
Immune support & hormones
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Selenium
Thyroid & antioxidant defence
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Vitamin C
Immunity & collagen
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Vitamin D
Bone health & mood
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Designed for women on birth control
BC Nutrient Test Kit
Find out exactly which nutrients your birth control may be depleting — from home, in minutes.
Nutrients tested
Tests 5 key nutrients most depleted by hormonal BC
Vitamin D, B12, Magnesium, Iron & Ferritin
Simple finger-prick test — done in 5 minutes at home
No needles, no clinic, no complicated equipment
Doctor reviewed results — not just raw numbers
Every result reviewed and explained in plain language by a qualified doctor
No GP visit or doctor referral required
Order direct, test at home, results straight to your inbox
Results reviewed within 48hrs of lab arrival
Full breakdown of your levels reviewed within 48 hours of reaching the lab
Lab Certified
Doctor Reviewed
Results In 48hrs
Ships In 2 Days
No GP Needed
What does the test include?+
Your kit tests 5 nutrients directly linked to the side effects women experience on hormonal birth control: Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Iron and Ferritin — the markers most commonly depleted by hormonal contraception, and the ones most likely behind changes to your energy, hair, skin and mood.
Are my results doctor reviewed?+
Yes. Every result is reviewed by a qualified doctor before it reaches your inbox. You won't just receive raw numbers — you'll get a plain language explanation of what your levels mean, giving you the knowledge to have an informed conversation with your own healthcare provider.
How does the finger-prick work?+
Your kit includes a small lancet device. A gentle press on your fingertip produces a few drops of blood — enough to complete the test. The whole process takes under 5 minutes. No needles, no clinic, no prior experience needed.
How it works — step by step+
1. Order your kit — ships to your door in 2 days.
2. Complete your finger-prick test at home — takes 5 minutes.
3. Post your sample using the prepaid envelope included.
4. Once your sample arrives at the lab, your results are doctor reviewed and back in your inbox within 48 hours.
2. Complete your finger-prick test at home — takes 5 minutes.
3. Post your sample using the prepaid envelope included.
4. Once your sample arrives at the lab, your results are doctor reviewed and back in your inbox within 48 hours.
What happens after I get my results?+
Your results include a full breakdown of all 5 nutrient levels with a doctor reviewed explanation of what each level means — giving you the knowledge to take the next step with your own healthcare provider.
Real stories
From women just like you
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"I've been on birth control for 5 years and always felt tired.
After 2 months on Vertiliate's BC Support bundle, I actually have energy again."
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"My doctor said my levels were 'fine' but I felt terrible.
The blood test showed I was deficient in three things. Game changer."
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"Finally a brand that actually explains WHY I need these supplements.
The quiz was so helpful — I knew exactly what to order."
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"I felt awful for years. Vertiliate's test showed four deficiencies my doctor missed.
Three months later—energy restored, anxiety gone. Completely life-changing."