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Prenatal Health™ Multivitamin
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What is Prenatal Health™ Multivitamin?
PrenatalHealth™ Complete Prenatal Multivitamin is for pregnant women, women who are trying to, or planning to, become pregnant or are of child bearing age and sexually active, or women who have recently given birth and are breast feeding their children. Key Ingredients are a full array of Vitamins A-K; folic Acid; Zinc; Calcium; Vitamin and Iron. PrenatalHealth can also be used to bolster overall health prior to, during and after pregnancy and to lessen the chances of birth defects.
Why Is Our Prenatal Health™ Multivitamin Better?
Our prenatal multivitamin, PrenatalHealth™, was specifically designed to exactly match the Dietary Reference Intakes recommended for pregnant women by the National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board.
Who Should Consider Prenatal Health™ Multivitamin?
Pregnant women, women who are trying to, or planning to, become pregnant, or are of child bearing age and might become pregnant. Also recommended for women who have recently given birth and are breast feeding their children.
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Background Information on the Ingredients in PrenatalHealth™ Complete Prenatal Multivitamin:
First of all, let's be clear. PrenatalHealth™ Complete Prenatal Multivitamin, or any other quality prenatal vitamin) is made to supplement (and not replace) a proper diet prior to, during or after pregnancy. The first step to a healthy baby and a healthy you is a diet rich in fruits, green leafy vegetables, simple proteins, dairy products, grains and legumes and a lifestyle which includes low stress and regular exercise.
Because modern life is often hectic and it is difficult to eat properly, a multivitamin supplement can help bridge the gap between your busy lifestyles and making sure your body gets what it needs to have a healthy pregnancy.
The Periconceptional Period is the three months prior to pregnancy through the first three months of pregnancy. During the Periconceptional Period, use of a multivitamin can have a significant impact on your ability to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby, including a reduced occurrence of many types of birth defects.
There are several causes of birth defects, including family history, inadequate diet, chemical agents, illness and other factors. So a multivitamin will not eliminate the risk of birth defects. But it can reduce the risk of birth defects through the use of the following vitamins and supplements:
Prenatal Multivitamin with Folic Acid (Folate) and Neural Tube Defects
Folic Acid has been shown to reduce the risk of Neural Tube Defects (NTD’s), one of the most common forms of birth defect, which occurs, on average, in 6 out of every 10,000 births. An NTD is a birth defect occurring in the brain or spinal cord (backbone). The two major types of NTDs are anencephaly and spina bifida. Anencephaly is the partial or complete absence of the baby's brain. This birth defect causes extensive damage to the fetus, and most of these babies are stillborn or die soon after birth. Spina bifida occurs when there is an opening of the spine. These babies need to have surgery soon after their birth to close the spine and prevent further damage. Children with spina bifida may lack feeling in their legs, have learning disabilities and in some cases, may have mental retardation.
In general, women who consume adequate amounts of Folic Acid during the Periconceptional Period can reduce the risk of their babies having a NTD by about 50%. 1,2 Because most pregnancies are unplanned, 3 the United States Department of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the March of Dimes recommend that all women who are capable of becoming pregnant supplement with folic acid daily. For women who have previously had a NTD pregnancy, Folic Acid supplementation can cut the reoccurrence of NTD’s by about 71%. 4,5
Recommended dosages for Folic Acid during the Periconceptional Period range from 400mcg to 800mcg. Most studies that we reviewed have been done at the 400mcg level. Taken as directed, PrenatalHealth™ Complete Prenatal Multivitamin provides 400mcg of Folic Acid daily and should be taken throughout the pregnancy.
Prenatal Multivitamin and Heart Defects
In two preliminary studies, Periconceptional Period use of a prenatal multivitamin was associated with a 25% to 43% lowered risk of heart defects in offspring. 6,7,8 However, what is critical is that this benefit did not occur if use of a multivitamin began after one month of pregnancy. As with NTD’s, it is best to be taking the vitamin before conception, although if you accidently become pregnant there is still a benefit to quickly start taking the multivitamins.
Zinc and NTD's
In another preliminary study, Periconceptional Period use by women of Zinc with a multivitamin before pregnancy reduced the rate of an NTD by 36% and women who took Zinc alone reduced the risk of an NTD by 30%. 9 Also, Iron supplements can reduce Zinc levels. 10 Low Zinc levels have been shown to increase the risk of complications in pregnancy with the mother and/or the fetus. 11 Most sources recommend daily supplementation of 15mg of Zinc. A daily dosage of PrenatalHealth™ prenatal vitamin provides 15mg of Zinc.
Calcium and Pregnancy
Daily calcium needs increase during pregnancy. 12 When you are pregnant, your fetus takes the minerals it needs to develop from you. And, in general, the fetus will get her or his cut of the nutrition pie before you do. If you do not have enough minerals available, particularly calcium, you will be depleted of those minerals yourself. Lack of adequate calcium can lead to reduced bone density for the mother and, if a lack of calcium is serious enough, poor fetal bone development. Also, the use of calcium supplements may reduce preeclampsia and pregnancy induced hypertension, both risk factors for pre-term delivery. 13,14,15 Furthermore, calcium supplementation has been shown to increase the bone strength of a fetus. 16 A daily dosage of 1,500mg of calcium is needed for women who are pregnant. PrenatalHealth™ provides 1,000mg of Calcium. We recommend supplementing with dietary calcium from dairy products (one 8oz glass of milk has about 300mg of calcium), or if you are lactose intolerant, calcium fortified Orange Juice (one 8oz glass of calcium fortified Orange Juice typically has about 350mg of calcium). Or, if you want to be sure your calcium is adequate, two tablets of Whole Health Products' Cal-Mag™ provides an additional 500mg of calcium per day.
Iron and Pregnancy
The need for Iron increases during a pregnancy and Iron deficiency in pregnant women is quite common. One study showed that 65% of women who do not take an Iron supplement during pregnancy have been shown to become Iron deficient compared to none of women who took a vitamin Iron supplement. 20 Iron deficiency can lead to anemia. Iron sulfate can lead to side effects during pregnancy so it should be avoided. A daily dosage of PrenatalHealth™ Premium Multivitamin Supplement provides 36mg of Iron (as Ferrochel® Bisglycinate).
Prenatal Multivitamin and Reduced Risk of Cancer
In a recent study, daily vitamin and mineral use before pregnancy and in each trimester was found to reduce the risk of Neuroblastoma (a form of brain tumor) by 30-40%. 21
Prenatal Multivitamin with Folic Acid and Reduced Risk of Cleft Palate
In a recent study, daily multivitamin use of a prenatal vitamin with Folic Acid was found to reduce the risk of incidence of Cleft Palate buy 25-50%. 22
Side Effects
ALWAYS discuss any supplements or medications that you are taking with your physician or Obstetrics/Gynecology specialist, including PrenatalHealth™ Complete Prenatal Multivitamin.
Take only the recommended daily dosage, excessive dosages can be damaging to your and/or your fetus.
If you are at risk of becoming pregnant, or you are pregnant, don’t drink alcohol, don’t smoke, don’t consume products with caffeine (coffee, black tea, sodas, latte’s, etc.), don’t use acne medicine with Accutane®, don’t subject yourself to loud noises or be obese. All of these factors have been shown to contribute to birth defects.
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Label Facts
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 4 Tablets
Servings per container: 30 |
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Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
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| Vitamin A (Palmitate) |
2750 IU |
55% |
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| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) |
73 mg |
121% |
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| Calcium (from Dicalcium Phosphate) |
1000 mg |
100% |
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| Iron (Amino Acid Chelate) |
30 mg |
167% |
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| Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) |
220 IU |
55% |
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| Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopherol Succinate) |
12 IU |
40% |
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| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) |
1.5 mg |
100% |
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| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) |
1.5 mg |
88% |
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| Niacin (Niacinamide) |
18 mg |
90% |
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| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) |
2 mg |
100% |
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| Folic Acid |
400 mcg |
100% |
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| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) |
3 mcg |
50% |
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| Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) |
5.5 mg |
55% |
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| Phosphorous (from Dicalcium Phosophate) |
700 mg |
70% |
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| Iodine (from Pacific Kelp) |
180 mcg |
120% |
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| Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide & AAC) |
363 mg |
91% |
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| Zinc (Amino Acid Chelate) |
15 mg |
100% |
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| Inositol |
20 mg |
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| Choline Bitartrate |
9 mg |
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Other ingredients: Stearic acid (vegetable source), cellulose (plant fiber), and silica dioxide.
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WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
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Dietary Restrictions
 This is a vegetarian product.
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References
- MRC Vitamin Study Research Group. Prevention of neural tube defects: results of the Medical Research Council Vitamin Study. Lancet 1991;338:131–7.
- Czeizel AE, Dudás I. Prevention of the first occurrence of neural-tube defects by periconceptional vitamin supplementation. N Engl J Med 1992;327:1832–5.
- Forrest JD. Epidemiology of unintended pregnancy and contraceptive use. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1994;170:1485–9.
- Moore KL. Formulation of the trilaminar embryo. In: The Developing Human. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Co., 1988:55–64.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Use of folic acid for prevention of spina bifida and other neural tube defects: 1983–1991. MMWR 1991;40:513–6.
- Botto LD, Mulinare J, Erickson JD. Occurrence of congenital heart defects in relation to maternal mulitivitamin use. Am J Epidemiol 2000;151:878–84.
- Botto LD, Khoury MJ, Mulinare J, Erickson JD. Periconceptional multivitamin use and the occurrence of conotruncal heart defects: results from a population-based, case-control study. Pediatrics 1996;98:911–7.
- Czeizel AE. Reduction of urinary tract and cardiovascular defects by periconceptional
- Velie EM, Block G, Shaw GM, et al. Maternal supplemental and dietary zinc intake and the occurrence of neural tube defects in California. Am J Epidemiol 1999;150:605–16.
- Bloxam DL, Williams NR, Waskett RJD, et al. Maternal zinc during oral iron supplementation in pregnancy: a preliminary study. Clin Sci 1989;76:59-65.
- Mukherjee MD, Sandstead HH, Ratnaparkhi MV, et al. Maternal zinc, iron, folic acid, and protein nutriture and outcome of human pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 1984;40:496-507.
- Truswell AS. ABC of nutrition. Nutrition for pregnancy. Br Med J 1985;291:263-6.
- Villar J, Repke JT. Calcium supplementation during pregnancy may reduce preterm delivery in high-risk populations. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1990;163:1124-31.
- Ritchie LD, King JC. Dietary calcium and pregnancy-induced hypertension: is there a relation? Am J Clin Nutr 2000;71(5 Suppl):1371S-4S [review].
- Villar J, Belizan JM. Same nutrient, different hypotheses: disparities in trials of calcium supplementation during pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2000;71(5 Suppl):1375S-9S [review].
- Koo WWK, Walters JC, Esterlitz J, et al. Maternal calcium supplementation and fetal bone mineralization. Obstet Gynecol 1999;94:577-82.
- Rothman KJ, Moore LL, Singer MR, et al. Teratogenicity of high vitamin A intake. N Engl J Med 1995;333:1369–73.
- Mastroiacovo P, Mazzone T, Addis A, et al. High vitamin A intake in early pregnancy and major malformations: a multicenter prospective controlled study. Teratology 1999;59:7–11
- Stone, Brad Vitamin A and Birth Defects. FDA Talk Paper, Food and Drug Administration U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857, October 6, 1995.
- Allen LH. Anemia and iron deficiency: effects on pregnancy outcome. Am J Clin Nutr 2000;71(5 Suppl):1280S-4S [review].
- Olshan, Andrew F, Joanna C. Smith, et al. Maternal Vitamin Use and Reduced Risk of Neuorblastoma, Epidemiology, Spetember, 2002.
- Shaw GM, Lammer, EJ, et al. Risks of orofacial clefts in children born to women using multivitamins containing folic acid periconceptionally. Lancet, March 30, 1996 899-900.
- Olsen SF, Secher NJ, Tabor A, et al. Randomized clinical trials of fish oil supplementation in high risk pregnancies. Fish Oil Trials In Pregnancy (FOTIP) Team. Brit J Obstet Gynecol 2000;107:382-95.
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