What exactly is the distinction between FOLIC ACID, FOLATE, and METHYLFOLATE?
Folic acid is a man-made version of vitamin B-9. This synthetic variant can be found in multivitamins, prenatal supplements, and is used to fortify meals like breakfast cereals, pasta, and bread. Folic acid is turned into folate by the body when it is ingested. Since folic acid was introduced to grain products in the United States, along with a greater emphasis on taking prenatal vitamins containing folic acid, there has been a 50-70 percent reduction in neural tube abnormalities.
Folate is a naturally occurring form of vitamin B-9 that can be found in a variety of meals. Foods high in folate include leafy, dark green vegetables, citrus fruits, lentils and beans, asparagus, peanuts, and wheat germ.
Methylfolate is a more bioavailable, or readily absorbed, version of vitamin B-9. This alternative is ideal for anyone who has trouble absorbing folic acid or requires a clinically high dose for medical reasons.
But wait a minute – it’s not simply folic acid/folate that you require! Here is a list of all the main nutrients to consider while choosing the best prenatal for you…
FOLATE / FOLIC ACID
400-800mcg Prenatal Vitamin 800-1000mcg 3 months prior to pregnancy, pre-conception
600mcg-1,000mcg Illume rec 800mcg 4 mg during pregnancy Previous neural tube child Multiples 600mcg per baby Lactation 500 mg Synthesis of DNA-red blood cells/nervous system/proteins Prevents spina bifida and other neural tube problems – especially important in the first 30 days. The neural tube serves as the brain and spinal cord’s basis. Supports the placenta. Aids in the prevention of miscarriage, premature birth, and maternal anemia. Cold/hot cereals that have been enriched or fortified, pasta, rice, breads/grains, FOLATE Lentils, split peas, beans (pinto, lima, northern, black, navy, white, kidney, chick peas), chick peas, chick peas, chick peas, chick peas, chick peas, chick peas, chick peas, chick pe Green leafy vegetables (spinach, turnip greens, collards, romaine, asparagus, oranges, nuts –peanuts, seeds, grits, wheat germ) cooked fresh or frozen
IRON PRENATAL VITAMIN 28-30MG 15MG PRECONCEPTION 28-30MG PREGNANCY 48MG VEGETARIAN PREGNANCY 15MG Lactation
Iron absorption is aided by vitamin C foods.
To produce hemoglobin protein, which transports oxygen to tissues. Iron requirements increase during pregnancy to accommodate distinct maternal and fetal blood supply. Aids in the prevention of anemia, tiredness, premature birth, and low birth weight. Heme sources include red meat, chicken, fish, pig, clams, and oysters.
Iron-fortified cereals, grains, and pasta, oatmeal, cream of wheat, lentils, beans (chickpeas, lima, kidney, pinto, spinach, raisins, pumpkin & seeds, eggs, tofu, soybeans, prunes, avocado, figs, collards, green peas, swiss chard, broccoli, wheat germ, dried fruit, blackstrap molasses)
Prenatal Vitamin IODINE 150-300mg 150 mg Preconception 220 mg Pregnancy 150 mg Lactation. Brain development and expansion Helps with thyroid/hormone balance.
D-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL
400 iu/600 iu Prenatal Vitamin Pregnancy 600 iu Pre-conception 600 iu Lactation
Blood levels greater than 30ng/ml Ideal age range: 40-60
Vegetarians may require a supplement.
Assists calcium and phosphorus in the creation and density of bone and teeth. Muscle, bone, heart health, and immune function are all important. Lowers the risk of preeclampsia and autoimmune disorders. Rickets-skeletal and growth disorders can result from a deficiency. Fortified milk, yogurt, soy milk, fat spreads, cereals and juices, fatty seafood, and egg yolks are all good sources of iron.
200-300mg DHA-omega 3 ESSENTIAL FATS Vegetarians require Increase Fetal brain, eyesight, and nervous system development Miscarriage, premature labor, and postpartum depression may be reduced. DHA is found in wild salmon, sardines, herring, anchovies, shrimp, scallops, and blue crab. Eggs with Omega 3