Contains well-absorbed iron picolinate, which is easy on the stomach and non-constipating
Well-absorbed, highly bioavailable nutrients reduce risk of stomach upset
Includes iron and bioactive form of folate to help maintain healthy iron and folate levels
Provides the active forms of folic acid - L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate and folinic acid in a balanced 1:1 ratio
Product Description
Pregnancy is a critical time for optimizing health and nutrition, both for the mother and her baby. Overall nutritional and caloric needs are greatly increased by pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, especially during the first trimester because of nausea, women are not always able to consume the desired number of calories or variety of nutrients. Several nutrients in a good prenatal multiple vitamin have been found to benefit pregnant women who suffer from "morning sickness," including vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin K. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend folic acid supplementation for all women of childbearing age because the biggest need is during the first trimester, when a woman may not even be aware she is pregnant. A woman who consumes a healthful diet with adequate folate may reduce her risk of having a child with a birth defect of the brain or spinal cord. Folate intake should not exceed 250 percent of the government's recommended daily value (1,000 mcg). Multiple vitamin supplementation - during the year before becoming pregnant, during pregnancy, and while breastfeeding - can help produce a healthy baby and benefit the mother through labor, delivery, breastfeeding, and postpartum. Basic Prenatal is a comprehensive supplement formulated with the special needs of pregnancy in mind. Manufactured with none of the additives and coatings usually found in mainstream prenatal tablets, Basic Prenatal includes only the most bioavailable nutrients. High-potency multiple vitamins may sometimes be difficult for a woman to "stomach," particularly during the first trimester of pregnancy. Therefore, Thorne does not include large amounts of the nutrients commonly known to cause stomach upset. Calcium in large doses may also cause stomach upset. Therefore, a moderate dose in the highly absorbable citrate-malate form is used. Additional calcium and magnesium can be supplemented, especially in the final trimester.
5-Star Customer Review
"I discovered these about midway through my pregnancy, as recommended by my ND and switched from another brand. I have now been breastfeeding for 9 months and plan to continue doing so for at least another 6 months. I take three of these daily. The form that the folic acid is in makes it so that it is readily available and better absorbed. I very rarely get sick, same for my daughter. I do take a regime of supplements but a great prenatal is an essential to have great health for you and your child."
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Vitamins for Prenatal - Thorne Research - Basic Prenatal - 90ct
