Prenatal Support Nutrients
Iodine
During pregnancy and lactation, there is an increased need for iodine to produce thyroid hormones.
During pregnancy and lactation, there is an increased need for iodine to produce thyroid hormones.
Iron
Iron is essential to make hemoglobin and myoglobin to help carry oxygen to the baby.
Folic Acid
Supplementing with 400-800 mcg of folic acid significantly reduces the incidence of neural tube defects.
Iron is essential to make hemoglobin and myoglobin to help carry oxygen to the baby.
Folic Acid
Supplementing with 400-800 mcg of folic acid significantly reduces the incidence of neural tube defects.
Omeg-3 fatty acid EPA & DHA
EPA supports the heart and immune system and DHA plays an important role in the development of brain, eyes, and central nervous system. Recommended dose is 500 mg/day of EPA & DHA combined with 200 mg coming from DHA.
EPA supports the heart and immune system and DHA plays an important role in the development of brain, eyes, and central nervous system. Recommended dose is 500 mg/day of EPA & DHA combined with 200 mg coming from DHA.
Lean Protein
While a baby is developing, your need for protein goes up. Soy, egg whites, lean meats, and non or low-fat milk.
While a baby is developing, your need for protein goes up. Soy, egg whites, lean meats, and non or low-fat milk.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is essential for immune function as well as reproductive and fetal health. Experts recommend supplementing with 2500 to 8000 IUs per day.
Vitamin A is essential for immune function as well as reproductive and fetal health. Experts recommend supplementing with 2500 to 8000 IUs per day.
Antioxidants
Vitamin C, E & Selenium can help protect the cells in the reproductive system from oxidative stress both before and during pregnancy.
Vitamin C, E & Selenium can help protect the cells in the reproductive system from oxidative stress both before and during pregnancy.
Calcium, Zinc, & Magnesium help
to build the baby's health bones and teeth and help to protect the mother's bone
density.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D supports brain development and increase the absorption of calcium. If the mother has a vitamin D deficiency there will be very low vitamin D in her breast's milk. Therefore, vitamin D continues to be important during breast feeding.
Vitamin D supports brain development and increase the absorption of calcium. If the mother has a vitamin D deficiency there will be very low vitamin D in her breast's milk. Therefore, vitamin D continues to be important during breast feeding.
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