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Prenatal Complete with DHA is a comprehensive, hypoallergenic, prenatal multivitamin and mineral blend that provides high-quality nutrients plus high-concentration DHA to support each phase of pregnancy, from preconception to postnatal.
The preconception, prenatal, and postnatal stages are periods when it is essential to optimize health and nutrition, both for the mother and baby. Research has shown that healthy pregnancies begin with good nutrition during preconception, and it is known that overall nutritional needs rise during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In addition, factors such as first-trimester nausea or morning sickness may impede a woman from being able to consume adequate nutrition to support her expanding needs.
Prenatal Complete with DHA provides the full complement of nutrients essential for pregnancy and adheres to the highest standards of purity, formulated to be free of common allergens, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, and additives. The formula includes folate as Quatrefolic® (100% 5-MTHF), the biologically active form of folic acid, to meet increased requirements for fetal nervous system development as well as USP* B vitamins, Albion® TRAACS® chelated mineral complexes, and Ferrochel® iron for enhanced mineral bioavailability and gentleness on the stomach.
Key Benefits and Features:
| Serving Size: 3 Capsules & 1 Soft Gel Capsule | Amount/Serving |
| Calories | 15 |
| Total Fat | 1.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Vitamin A (from 5,000 IU as Natural Beta Carotene) | 1,500 mcg |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid USP) | 250 mg |
| Vitamin D (D3 as Cholecalciferol) | 50 mcg (2,000 IU) |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1)(from Thiamine Hydrochloride USP) | 5 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2 USP) | 5 mg |
| Niacin USP | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride USP) | 15 mg |
| Folate (from 1,000 mcg as Quatrefolic (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid glucosamine salt) | 1,700 mcg DFE |
| Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 50 mcg |
| Biotin | 300 mcg |
| Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) | 78 mg |
| Calcium (as Albion Dicalcium Malate) | 150 mg |
| Iron (as Ferrochel Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate) | 30 mg |
| Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg |
| Magnesium (as DiMagnesium Malate) | 150 mg |
| Zinc (as Albion Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) | 20 mg |
| Selenium (as Albion Selenium Glycinate Complex) | 100 mcg |
| Chromium (as )-polynicotinate) (Chromemate) | 100 mcg |
| Molybdenum (as Albion Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) | 25 mcg |
| DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) | 580 mg |
| EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) | 130 mg |
| Mixed Tocopherols | 25 mg |
Other Ingredients: Fish Oil (anchovy, jack mackerel, mackerel, and sardine) (Highly Refined and Concentrated Omega-3), Gelatin, Hypromellose (Natural Vegetable Capsule), Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Purified Water, Natural Flavors, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Rosemary Extract (Leaf), and Ascorbyl Palmitate.
Does Not Contain: Gluten, yeast, artificial colors, or flavors.
Take 3 capsules and 1 soft gel per day, or as recommended by your health care professional.
Warning: Consult your health care professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage: Keep out of the reach of children.
Bioavailability
Nutrients must be highly bioavailable to improve the body’s nutrient balance. Unlike other formulas, which use low-quality minerals with slow and limited absorption that can often cause intestinal distress, such as constipation (calcium carbonate) or diarrhea (magnesium oxide), Prenatal Complete with DHA provides a full spectrum of highly absorbed, Albion® mineral chelates. Albion® is the world leader in manufacturing highly bioavailable mineral chelates, a specialized form of minerals bound to amino acids. This patented process creates natural mineral compounds that use active absorption mechanisms in the gastrointestinal tract to greatly enhance mineral absorption. In fact, comparison studies have shown significantly superior absorption of mineral chelates compared to other forms of minerals. In a magnesium comparison study reported by Graff et al. at Weber State University, Albion®’s magnesium amino acid chelate had.
In a clinical study comparing calcium absorption in humans, Albion®’s patented calcium chelate delivered the greatest absorption of all calcium sources tested, 44% absorption. In addition, mineral chelates are gentle, gut-friendly minerals that do not cause the constipation that often accompanies calcium carbonate and other mineral forms. Albion®’s mineral chelates have extensive clinical research proving their superior bioavailability, biologic activity, stability, and tolerance.
Folate
Folate is needed very early in pregnancy, and it is recommended that women take folate when planning to become pregnant since folate needs are high around the time of conception. Adequate folate nutrition before and during pregnancy supports the healthy development of the fetal brain and spinal column, and it ensures an overall healthy pregnancy outcome. Prenatal Complete with DHA provides 5-MTHF as 100% Quatrefolic®, a more stable, soluble, and bioavailable form than calcium salt forms of 5-MTHF. Supplementing with bioactive 5-MTHF allows for the bypassing of steps in folate metabolism, which may be especially beneficial in those with digestive concerns or genetic variations in folate metabolism.
DHA
Intake of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, is critical during the preconception, prenatal, and postnatal stages to provide continuous support for fetal nervous system development. Unfortunately, most women do not consume enough DHA through diet alone and are unaware of the important role it plays in fetal development, making it imperative to consume a high-quality prenatal supplement that includes DHA well before conception to fulfill maternal reserve. Throughout pregnancy, DHA is required for fetal brain and retina development, as well as cognitive and motor function. Postnatally and into the first few years of life, a baby’s brain continues to rapidly develop, making it important to continue consuming DHA during the breastfeeding stage.
Prenatal Complete with DHA is formulated to contain a high-quality, purified triglyceride form of DHA, which has been proven to be more efficiently digested and absorbed by the body than other forms of DHA. It is also extensively tested to ensure heavy metals, pesticides, and PCBs are removed to undetectable levels.
Iron
Since iron is critical for energy and oxygen delivery to a developing baby, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends routine iron supplementation during pregnancy, though many forms of iron cause constipation and gastrointestinal discomfort. Research shows that about 20% of pregnant women have low hemoglobin and iron levels. Ferrochel® iron has been shown to help increase and maintain levels of iron while being gentle on the stomach and colon. This form relieves the stomach from having to bind minerals to amino acids, allowing iron molecules to pass easily through the intestinal wall at a rate 3.8 times greater than iron salt forms.
Iodine
It has long been recommended that pregnant and lactating women take a prenatal supplement containing iodine for optimal thyroid health. However, only 15-20% of pregnant and nursing women currently take supplements containing iodine. A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights the vital role that iodine plays in the development of a baby’s nervous system and brain development. New recommendations reflect this finding, stating that pregnant and lactating women should take a supplement containing iodide, a form more easily absorbed by the body.
