The following prenatal food supplements are highly recommended to ensure both her own and her baby’s health.
1. Folic acid. There are possible associations between folic acid and cardiovascular defects and limb-reduction defects. Reasons why The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that all women of childbearing age eat at least 400 mcg per day to reduce the occurrence of serious brain and spinal cord birth defects.
2. Vitamin A. Good for both the growing baby and the mother. Helps in the development of healthy teeth, bones, skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, also contributes to fight infections and repair damaged tissue. It is indispensable for normal cellular distinguishing and in regulating organ development in the fetus. In addition, it contributes to a healthy reproductive cycle and replaces vitamin A that disappears during breastfeeding.
3. Vitamin C. Assists the mother by helping with wound healing, preventing the usual fatigue, and combating infection. Some facts suggest that the antioxidant activity of vitamin C can help avoid the hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. In the developing baby, vitamin C helps with the formation of collagen and strong cell walls as well as blood vessels.
4. Vitamin D. By promoting calcium absorption from the digestive tract and then assisting calcium and phosphorous to form bones, Vitamin D has a major impact on fetal bone development. Note that a deficiency during pregnancy can lead to poor skeletal development in the growing baby.
5. Vitamin E. Assists in lots of facets of the developing fetus, including the circulatory, neurological, and respiratory systems. However few cases of newborn babies with low weight and premature births are linked to deficiency of Vitamin E. As an antioxidant, Vitamin E assists in the healthy growth and maintenance of the placenta during pregnancy.
6. Vitamin K. Helps to prevent problems with blood clotting caused by oxidation.
7. Vitamin B-1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B-3 (Niacin). Are vitamins that regulate appetite, digestion and helps maintaining a healthy nervous system. These related vitamins help the body digest carbohydrate, fat, and protein, therefore transmitting energy to the cells. Very important for pregnant women since it enables them to cope with the higher calorific eating needs, essential to the growing fetus.
8. Vitamin B-5. Is essential for maintaining the immune system in optimal working conditions. It also supports the adrenal gland, which secretes hormones that regulate metabolism. Vitamin B-6. Pregnant women require an extra supplement of protein and for that reason higher levels of B-6 should be eaten in a daily basis.
9. Vitamin B-6 performs many functions, such as the processing of carbohydrates and fats, the metabolizing of protein, assisting the formation of DNA and hemoglobin. Also keeps skin healthy and beautiful.
10. Vitamin B-12. The future mother’s daily diet should not lack this nutrient. It is a most have since it promotes proper nerve and brain function in both mother and baby.
11. Biotin. Belongs to the B-complex group. Studies indicate that biotin levels may drop during pregnancy. This is why a supplementation of Biotin is imperative during that period. Obviously It should be included it in the mother’s diet. Let’s keep in mind that enough supply of this nutrient will assure cellular function and fetal growth.
Especially keep in mind the fact that it is not produced by the body and the fetus is dependent upon the maternal supply
12. Calcium. Important to both mother and baby. The inadequate calcium levels in pregnancy may lead to osteoporosis later in the mother’s life. Make sure this important mineral is not missing in your diet either.
Disclaimer. The components of the human body are compatible with those found in the soil of the Earth. From that fact he concludes that nutrition from organic products and minerals will maintain and restore health in men women and children.
Please check with your Medical Doctor before you engage in any diet program.
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