Basic Prenatal

Dosage and method of administration

90 tablets, take 3 pills a day

It is a very good product that takes care of not only the health of the pregnant woman but also the health of the fetus.

Folic acid needed in the early stages of pregnancy, iron needed in the second trimester, and high doses of vitamins and minerals needed in the later stages are all included in one product, so it is basically responsible for the nutrition of pregnant women as a single nutritional supplement . Most high-potency multivitamin/mineral supplements included during the first trimester may cause gastrointestinal upset, but Prenatal products are designed to exclude nutrients known to cause gastrointestinal upset.

In addition, it helps with the stress and mood swings experienced during pregnancy, and is appropriately formulated with calcium and magnesium, which help relax muscles, helping with a smooth birth. Dhon's special blend of ingredients, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin K. It has been proven to be effective against nausea, vomiting, and morning sickness experienced during pregnancy. Best of all, Basic Prenatal is made with the purest ingredients possible, without the coating of additives and impurities commonly found in typical pregnancy supplements.

For example, using folic acid supplements reduces the risk of having a child with brain or spinal cord problems. Instead of regular folic acid, Thorne's Basic Prenatal also provides activated forms of folic acid (5-MTHF) and vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) to maximize utilization within the body.

It contains iron in a well-absorbable form that meets the iron needs of pregnant women. Nevertheless, it also contains activated forms of B12, folic acid, and iron for optimal utilization even in small amounts, so it does not put a strain on the stomach. and does not cause constipation.

Detailed description of other ingredients

1. Contains 1mg of activated folic acid, which helps in the development of the fetal nervous system.
Even if you take folic acid supplements as a nutritional supplement, it must be converted to its activated form (5-MTHF) within the body before it can be used by the body. This biochemical conversion process must go through several processes in the intestines and liver, but if the intestines and liver are not healthy enough, folic acid will not be activated. In actual population samples, it has been reported that more than 60% of the general public are unable to convert folic acid to 5-MTHF, the activated form of folic acid.

Deficiency of folic acid has been shown to be closely related to birth defects and low birth weight. This means that during pregnancy, the requirement for folic acid increases twice as much as usual. To prevent this, it is better to take the activated form (5-MTHF) of folic acid rather than regular folic acid. great. Low-quality nutritional supplements on the market simply use folic acid due to increased cost or for various reasons, but you should check the label on the back to see if it contains folic acid in the activated form (5-MTHF). Good nutritional supplements differ in these small details.

2. In addition to multivitamins, it contains various nutrients such as zinc, iodine to maintain thyroid balance, and chromium to prevent carbohydrate toxicity during pregnancy.



reference

For choline, which improves the child's brain in the early stages, please refer to the separate related products (link, acetylcholine or B complex) below. It is even better when taken with Basic Prenatal.

Choline is also known to give birth to a genius when taken in the early stages of pregnancy because choline is a raw material for acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps strengthen memory. If you are planning to become pregnant, it is recommended to take choline from 6 months before conception.

Other nutritional supplements recommended for each stage of pregnancy include:

Pregnancy preparation: Indole 3 carvernol, glutathione, vitamin D-5000, vitamin B complex

Before and early pregnancy: Acetylcholine or vitamin B complex, phosphadylserine

Late pregnancy: Brain E DHA 1200, Spectrum Complete Capsules

Ingredient Amounts

Pre-conception, pregnancy, and nursing are critical times to optimize a mother's health and nutrition, which is important for both for mom and baby. Overall nutritional and caloric needs greatly increase during this time. However, it is often difficult for a woman to fulfill her daily nutrient needs through diet alone.

Thorne's Basic Prenatal is specifically formulated with the special needs of conception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding in mind.* Our formula contains well-absorbed, tissue-ready vitamins and minerals that are gentle on the stomach and non-constipating.*

Benefits of Thorne's Basic Prenatal at each stage:

Pre-Conception

• Daily multi-vitamin/mineral support for a woman of childbearing age.

• Provides beneficial nutrients that are important from the moment of conception.

First Trimester

• Folate facilitates healthy brain and spinal cord development.* Basic Prenatal includes the bioactive form of folate – 5-MTHF.

• Vitamins C, B6, and K have been shown to benefit “morning sickness.”*

Second Trimester

• Contains the well-absorbed and well-researched iron bisglycinate to meet a pregnant woman's increased need for iron.

Third Trimester

• Provides the extra nutrients needed for continued healthy fetal development and to prepare mom and baby for birth.*

After Pregnancy through Nursing

• Nutritional support for increased demand for calcium and vitamin D in the diet.