WOMEN’S PRENATAL MULTIVITAMINS

Vitamins are a group of organic compounds that are needed in small quantities on a daily basis (micro or milligrams). Our bodies usually obtain vitamins from foods we consume, and in modern times from dedicated supplements. The human body does not produce sufficient amounts of vitamins required for normal functions thus it is very important to have a healthy balanced diet.

Every living organism has different vitamin requirements. Each vitamin plays a different role metabolically. Different individuals will vary in their vitamin needs according to their age cohort, and gender.

In this blog we will be discussing what vitamins are, which vitamins are important for women’s health specifically during the fertility stage, causes of vitamin loss or gain, and ways to help deal with vitamins deficiencies.

What are women health vitamins and why are they important for women during fertility?

Vitamins are organic molecules and essential micronutrients that our body requires in small quantities for proper functioning of its metabolism. Vitamins are crucial in all aspects of life. Taking an adequate number of vitamins is crucial for a healthy lifestyle, and can be achieved through a healthy diet, as well as supplements if recommended by an authorized doctor. It is very important to note that having adequate number of women health vitamins is important for women of all ages, however we might need higher doses than usual during pregnancy. Vitamin deficiency during pregnancy must be avoided as it may result in fetal developmental issues.

Types of Vitamins

Vitamins are mainly split into two types, fat soluble and water-soluble vitamins.

Let’s talk about fat soluble vitamins

Vitamins A, D, K, and E are fat-soluble vitamins. The human body stores fat-soluble vitamins in fatty tissues and in the liver. The reserves of fat-soluble vitamins can stay in the human body for weeks and sometimes months. Dietary fats help our body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins through the intestinal tract.

Some of the best dietary sources of fat-soluble vitamins are fatty fish and fish oil. Also, mushrooms that are exposed to ultraviolet light may also contain significant amounts of fat-soluble vitamins. In addition to that, dairy products may be a good source of fat-soluble vitamins.

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamins that can dissolve in water are knowns as water-soluble vitamins. Women health vitamins cannot be stored in the body and must be obtained from our diet daily. Water-soluble vitamins are found in many plants and animal food and in different dietary supplements. Examples of water-soluble vitamins are Vitamin C and members Vitamin B complex.

Factors affecting a women health vitamins:

There are several factors that may contribute to the fluctuating need for vitamins in the human body. Some of these factors are discussed below.

Gastrointestinal Health

Disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract may affect the absorption of some vitamins. This may cause individuals to face complications in processing and storing certain vitamins.

Age

One’s nutritional needs differs with age. Children and teenagers may require a higher intake of vitamins to support their growing bodies. On the other hand, adults may also need higher dosages of essential nutrients as their bodies may not be able to process vitamins.

Diet

There is no doubt that the best way to obtain micronutrients is from our diet. However, it presents a small challenge for those with a restricted diet or allergies to foods. For example, individuals who have adopted a vegan diet cannot intake vitamins present in fatty fish or other types of meat. Similarly, those who have allergies to many foods may not be able to benefit from such foods as they are not able to consume them. Over time this may lead to vitamin or trace mineral deficiency. This is where supplements in the form of pills or capsules come in.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle and daily activities are helpful determinants in finding what women health vitamins our body needs the most. Individuals who do not get enough sun exposure may require vitamin D supplementation as it is synthesized from sunlight exposure. In order to help prevent vitamin D deficiency, some doctors prescribe a certain dose of vitamin D for a set a set period of time. Your doctor can request a vitamin D blood test to determine if there is a deficiency. Similarly, athletes take different vitamins to further support their general health. Expectant women also need additional vitamin supplements to support their health and the health of their baby throughout pregnancy. Let’s look at important vitamins before, and during pregnancy.

Important women health vitamins During Pregnancy

All women health vitamins play a significant role in our body but some of them play a more vital role in the baby’s growth and development during pregnancy.

Folic Acid

Folic acid is very important for rapidly dividing cell as it is required for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation. During pregnancy, the demand for folic acid dramatically increases as blood volume increase as well during this period. It is very important to have adequate amounts of this vitamin to prevent complication associated with folic acid deficiency.

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

Vitamin B12 plays a significant role in the maintenance of the health of one’s nervous system. It helps in the prevention of the neural tube and other neurological defects in newborns. Vitamin B12 and folate go hand in hand and any deficiency in any of them will result in the same symptoms. Usually expecting women start to take folate and vitamin B12 several months before planned pregnancy in order to have healthy amounts of both vitamins.

Fun fact: Vitamin B12 is only obtained from animal sources, specifically animal liver.

Biotin

Biotin plays a vital role in converting food into energy. Being a coenzyme, it is required for the metabolism of glucose and amino acids (the building blocks of protein). As it is water-soluble, it easily passes through the urine. Biotin has a positive impact on nails and bones, and also in the growth of the baby’s hair. Other advantages of Biotin include regulation of blood sugar levels and keeping the nervous system, liver, and skin healthy.

Iron

Being an essential mineral, Iron is used by our body to make hemoglobin (a protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body). During pregnancy, iron requirement increases twice as before pregnancy as the body prepares to increase blood volume. It is important to obtain healthy amounts to help prevent the onset of anemia during pregnancy.

Calcium

Calcium plays a vital role in the development of the bones, heart, and nerves of the baby. During pregnancy, a woman requires almost 1,000 mg of Calcium each day.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is responsible for the absorption of calcium in one’s body. It also helps in working our body’s muscles, nerves, and immune system. Vitamin D also aids in the bone formation of the fetus.

Recommended women health vitamins Intakes During Pregnancy

Nutrient intake should be increased for fetal and maternal health of women during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Our needs for nearly all water and fat-soluble women health vitamins might be higher during the forty weeks of pregnancy journey. Vitamin deficiency is most likely to develop in pregnant and breastfeeding women for this reason. Research has shown that about 18 to 84% of pregnant women in the world are deficient in Vitamin D.

It is recommended for Pregnant women to have about 4,000 IU of Vitamin D per day to maintain its optimal level. On the other hand, breastfeeding women might require about 6,400 IU per day.

Choline being an important nutrient for fetal and maternal health, it is recommended to have around 450 mg per day from a healthy diet. Researchers have indicated that many women in the US are not getting sufficient amount of Choline. It is important to note that most prenatal vitamins do not contain Choline as part of their composition. Foods rich in Choline are meat, fish, eggs, and many vegetables.

Table of Vitamin RDA for Pregnant Women

​Vitamins	Age 19 and Above	Upper limit
Vitamin A	770 mcg RAE	3000 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	600 international units	4000 international units
Vitamin E	15 mg	1000 mg
Vitamin K	90 mcg	ND
Vitamin C	85 mg	2000 mg
Thiamin	1.4 mg	ND
Riboflavin	1.4 mg	ND
Niacin	18 mg	35 mg
Vitamin B6	1.9 mg	100 mg
Vitamin B12	2.6 mcg	ND
Choline	450 mg	3500 mg
Folate	600 mcg DFE	1000 mcg DFE

Now that we have talked about prenatal vitamins in general. We would like you to get to know our product Pregnway.

PREGNWAY, our complete women health vitamins with digestive enzyme formulation.

Although we recommend obtaining our vitamins and micronutrients from our diet. Prenatal vitamins are also a great way to fill the gaps and support both our body needs and the needs of our growing baby.

The best time to start taking prenatal vitamins is around a couple of months before conceiving.

PREGWAY contains 23 essential vitamins and minerals to help support Mom and Baby before, during and after our pregnancy journey.

• Ingredients and their benefits

The key nutrients of PREGNWAY are Folic Acid and vitamins B12, B6, C, D, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, and Iron support for both the mother and her growing baby throughout the pregnancy and breastfeeding phase. Pregnway contains high-quality ingredients tested in a lab to ensure potency and purity. Our final product is tested to make sure we are providing exactly what we promised our clients. A premium quality product fit for Mom and Baby.

• Something Extra for Mom

Our company has brain stormed to try and ease some of the digestive issues that may arise during pregnancy. We have added a small dose of digestive enzymes that may cover all aspects of diet (carbohydrates fats, and proteins). The digestive enzyme in our product may help in the ease of heavy feeling post meals and assists the body with the digestion process. The Protease enzyme may help with the digestion of peptides and proteins such as egg, milk, meat, and fish. Amylase helps digest starches and carbohydrates such as bread, rice, and potatoes. The Cellulase enzyme helps with the breakdown of cellulose. For the breakdown of fats and lipids, we have added Lipase. [Make sure to consult with a doctor before taking this medicine]

• Quality Laboratory Testing

We believe in heavily testing our products. We test for ingredient purity, and dose in every batch we manufacture. We also test for microbiology to make sure our products are clean from contaminants and comply with quality standards. We make sure that our products pass our high-quality control specifications before delivery to our customers.

• Formulation and Manufacturing

We proudly manufacture in the USA - PREGWAY is manufactured in an FDA-registered manufacturing facility, and third-party NSF-certified manufacturing facility to guarantee high-quality products.

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