Pregnancy and a Prenatal Vitamin
Pregnancy and a Prenatal Vitamin
What should a good prenatal contain?Why maxi prenatal products?
In the United States, at least 7.8 million adolescent girls and premenopausal women are iron deficient.
Getting enough copper during pregnancy may be important for the baby's brain development, according to an AgriculturalResearch study of newborn rat pups.
Recent research suggests a link between copper deficiency during pregnancy and neurological defects offspring. These findings may have implications for people in industrialized nations, says Tom Johnson, a researcher with the Department of Agriculture. The brain has several copper-containing enzymes that would suffer from a shortage of copper. Copper deficiency also reduces the activity of several enzymes that don't contain copper.
Pregnancy puts great demands on your body and requires adaptation. Many pregnant women are at risk for pregnancy related diabetes. Abnormal glucose tolerance curves are observed in the majority of pregnant women during the last trimester of pregnancy. Normally, pregnant women maintain plasma glucose levels within a narrow range during the course of a day, but there is a marked increase in insulin after each major meal, and a lower fasting glucose level starting early in pregnancy. The lower amounts are maintained until close to delivery, attributed to increased utilization of glucose by tissues. This level is significantly lower in malnourished women.
Chromium is an essential nutrient involved in the metabolism of glucose, insulin and blood lipids. Sub optimal dietary intake of chromium is associated with increased risk factors associated with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Chromium has been shown to have beneficial effects in people with glucose intolerance and may be useful in gestational diabetes.
It is well known that latent diabetes may become unmasked during pregnancy. In addition to the needs of the fetus, high levels of circulating hormones are responsible for impairment in glucose tolerance. There is a correlation between low birthweight babies and growth retardation and poor glucose tolerance for the mother. When glucose levels fall dangerously low, babies suffer mental retardation.
Disturbances of glucose metabolism in malnourished infants can sometimes be positively influenced by the addition of chromium to the formula.
Choline is found in most foods and is now classified as a nutrient. This compound performs many important functions in the body. Among other things, it is essential for brain development in the fetus, and laboratory rats given prenatal choline supplements have better memories as they age than other rats. A recent article in Science suggests that humans that get a high level of dietary choline early in life may be more intelligent and retain their mental abilities as they age.
Vitamin D has been identified as having significant impact on newborn bone mineral content and developing fetal bone. A deficiency may affect fetal bone mineralization and contribute to poor fetal skeletal development.
Vitamin A Function: Needed for cell development, tooth bud formation and bone growth. Vitamin A is essential for normal cellular differentiation and in regulating organ development in the fetus and there is evidence that vitamin A deficiency also leads to birth defects.
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What should a good prenatal contain? Vitamin C Function: Speeds healing of wounds and bones; increases resistance to infection. Helps make collagen in connective tissue; builds strong cells; helps body use iron, calcium and folic acid. Vitamin D Function: Helps body use calcium and phosphorous; needed for strong bones and teeth. Vitamin E Function: Important as an antioxidant that supports healthy circulation, promotes tissue repair and healing and helps maintain normal blood clotting. Prevents anemia in premature infants Thiamine (B1) Function: Helps body digest carbohydrates; needed for normal functioning of nervous system, Riboflavin (B2) Function: Helps body release energy to cells; helps you metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins, supports healthy eyes and skin and aids in the production of hormones. Niacin Function: Promotes healthy skin, nerves and digestion; helps the body use carbohydrates Vitamin B6 Function: Helps form red blood cells; essential for processing carbohydrates, lipids, fats; making DNA. Plays a role in protein metabolism, the formation of hemoglobin, the healthy functioning of your digestive and nervous systems, and helps maintain healthy skin. Folic Acid Function: Needed to produce protein and blood; cell growth/division and function; helps with hemoglobin formation; DNA, RNA synthesis. May reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord birth defect. Also helps support and maintains a healthy cardiovascular system. Vitamin B12 Function: Needed in the formation of red blood cells and helps maintain a healthy nervous system. Biotin Function: Helps you maintain healthy hair and skin. Biotin functions in the manufacture and utilization of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is a cofactor for several enzymes, and is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and the synthesis of proteins. Biotin supports the growth and development of healthy nerve tissue and aids in the use of B vitamins and synthesis of Ascorbic acid. Biotin in combination with these other B vitamins can support healthy skin metabolism. Pantothenic Acid Function: Supports a healthy immune system and also aids in the production of hormones. It is essential to proper metabolism of the foods you eat. Calcium Function: Strengthens bone, teeth; helps blood clot; builds muscle and nerve response Iron Function: Carries oxygen in blood prevents anemia (in expectant mothers); increases resistance to infection. Iodine Function: Needed for increased maternal basal metabolic rate Magnesium Function: Needed for nerve and muscle functions; helps body process carbohydrates. Zinc Function: Needed to produce insulin, aids synthesis of protein, DNA and RNA helps to create new skin and sperm cells, supports the immune system. Selenium Function: Activates a key antioxidant enzyme called glutathione peroxidase. It activates substances that protect the eyes and the heart. It binds with toxic substances to make them less harmful. Selenium is needed to make thyroid hormones. It supports the healthy formation of sperm and boosts your immune system. Copper Function: Helps body use iron; aids energy metabolism Manganese Function: For healthy skin, bone and cartilage. It also plays a role in forming SOD and other enzymes necessary to prevent tissue damage Chromium Function: Acting as a cofactor to insulin, chromium plays a vital role in energy production, muscle development, fat and cholesterol metabolism, and regulation of blood sugar levels. Potassium Function: Maintains proper muscle tone and fluid balance Choline is a precursor of acetylcholine, a stimulatory neurotransmitter. It also helps in the production of lipotropic agents that convert fats into fuel and in the production of HDL (good) cholesterol. These nutrients help you maintain a healthy circulatory system and normal regulation of cholesterol and sugar levels. Choline supports a healthy nervous system and normal mental function. Inositol provides the nutrient necessary to make cellular membranes. It helps to maintain proper electrical energy and nutrient transfer across the cell membrane Bioflavanoids are a variety of substances that support health as anti-inflammatory agents, antihistamine agents, and antiviral agents. Soy isoflavones are bioflavanoids. They support healthy blood vessels. People who eat bioflavanoids in large amounts, have shown a lower than average risk of getting cancer. Bioflavanoids aid in improved absorption of vitamin C. PABA helps maintain healthy skin. |
Essential ingredients usually not found in prescriptive and non-prescriptive prenatal formulas
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Why Maxi Prenatal Products? Amino Acid Chelates - selected mineral and trace elements with maximum bioavailability, tolerability and safety. We use only the finest mineral amino acid chelates, from Albion Labs® formulated to survive the gastrointestinal system, and protect the sensitive mucousal membranes of the stomach and intestines from irritation. Ester C® - a non-acidic and Body-Ready®, natural vitamin C and metabolites that are readily absorbed and go to work as soon as you take it. Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) - found to be superior in absorption to the synthetic forms (dl type) and its respective acetates. ChroMate® Chromium (chromium polynicotinate) - This brand of chromium, found to be 18 times more biologically active than other chromium compounds is an organic complex that contains niacin as well as cystiene and other nutrients Biotin - a cofactor for several enzymes, and is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and the synthesis of proteins. Biotin supports the growth and development of healthy nerve tissue and aids in the use of B vitamins and synthesis of ascorbic acid. Pantothenic Acid - Supports a healthy immune system and also aids in the production of hormones. It is essential for proper metabolism of food and is vital during pregnancy. Iron (ferrous fumarate) - This iron form is easily absorbed and low constipating Magnesium (magnesium citrate) - This natural source of magnesium provides the body with additional magnesium as well as a non-irritating stool softener much needed during pregnancy. Inositol - provides the nutrient necessary to make cellular membranes. It helps to maintain proper electrical energy and nutrient transfer across the cell membrane. When it comes to your health and the health of your baby, Maxi Health Research® knows what counts. We want you to have the best choice available. Do it right for yourself and your baby, try Maxi Health Prenatal Formula today. For more information about our prenatal products click below: Maxi Prenatal- Complete prenatal formula - 3 a day Maxi One Prenatal - One a day prenatal formula |
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What should a good prenatal contain? Vitamin C Function: Speeds healing of wounds and bones; increases resistance to infection. Helps make collagen in connective tissue; builds strong cells; helps body use iron, calcium and folic acid. Vitamin D Function: Helps body use calcium and phosphorous; needed for strong bones and teeth. Vitamin E Function: Important as an antioxidant that supports healthy circulation, promotes tissue repair and healing and helps maintain normal blood clotting. Prevents anemia in premature infants Thiamine (B1) Function: Helps body digest carbohydrates; needed for normal functioning of nervous system, Riboflavin (B2) Function: Helps body release energy to cells; helps you metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins, supports healthy eyes and skin and aids in the production of hormones. Niacin Function: Promotes healthy skin, nerves and digestion; helps the body use carbohydrates Vitamin B6 Function: Helps form red blood cells; essential for processing carbohydrates, lipids, fats; making DNA. Plays a role in protein metabolism, the formation of hemoglobin, the healthy functioning of your digestive and nervous systems, and helps maintain healthy skin. Folic Acid Function: Needed to produce protein and blood; cell growth/division and function; helps with hemoglobin formation; DNA, RNA synthesis. May reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord birth defect. Also helps support and maintains a healthy cardiovascular system. Vitamin B12 Function: Needed in the formation of red blood cells and helps maintain a healthy nervous system. Biotin Function: Helps you maintain healthy hair and skin. Biotin functions in the manufacture and utilization of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is a cofactor for several enzymes, and is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and the synthesis of proteins. Biotin supports the growth and development of healthy nerve tissue and aids in the use of B vitamins and synthesis of Ascorbic acid. Biotin in combination with these other B vitamins can support healthy skin metabolism. Pantothenic Acid Function: Supports a healthy immune system and also aids in the production of hormones. It is essential to proper metabolism of the foods you eat. Calcium Function: Strengthens bone, teeth; helps blood clot; builds muscle and nerve response Iron Function: Carries oxygen in blood prevents anemia (in expectant mothers); increases resistance to infection. Iodine Function: Needed for increased maternal basal metabolic rate Magnesium Function: Needed for nerve and muscle functions; helps body process carbohydrates. Zinc Function: Needed to produce insulin, aids synthesis of protein, DNA and RNA helps to create new skin and sperm cells, supports the immune system. Selenium Function: Activates a key antioxidant enzyme called glutathione peroxidase. It activates substances that protect the eyes and the heart. It binds with toxic substances to make them less harmful. Selenium is needed to make thyroid hormones. It supports the healthy formation of sperm and boosts your immune system. Copper Function: Helps body use iron; aids energy metabolism Manganese Function: For healthy skin, bone and cartilage. It also plays a role in forming SOD and other enzymes necessary to prevent tissue damage Chromium Function: Acting as a cofactor to insulin, chromium plays a vital role in energy production, muscle development, fat and cholesterol metabolism, and regulation of blood sugar levels. Potassium Function: Maintains proper muscle tone and fluid balance Choline is a precursor of acetylcholine, a stimulatory neurotransmitter. It also helps in the production of lipotropic agents that convert fats into fuel and in the production of HDL (good) cholesterol. These nutrients help you maintain a healthy circulatory system and normal regulation of cholesterol and sugar levels. Choline supports a healthy nervous system and normal mental function. Inositol provides the nutrient necessary to make cellular membranes. It helps to maintain proper electrical energy and nutrient transfer across the cell membrane Bioflavanoids are a variety of substances that support health as anti-inflammatory agents, antihistamine agents, and antiviral agents. Soy isoflavones are bioflavanoids. They support healthy blood vessels. People who eat bioflavanoids in large amounts, have shown a lower than average risk of getting cancer. Bioflavanoids aid in improved absorption of vitamin C. PABA helps maintain healthy skin. |
Essential ingredients usually not found in prescriptive and non-prescriptive prenatal formulas
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Why Maxi Prenatal Products? Amino Acid Chelates - selected mineral and trace elements with maximum bioavailability, tolerability and safety. We use only the finest mineral amino acid chelates, from Albion Labs® formulated to survive the gastrointestinal system, and protect the sensitive mucousal membranes of the stomach and intestines from irritation. Ester C® - a non-acidic and Body-Ready®, natural vitamin C and metabolites that are readily absorbed and go to work as soon as you take it. Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) - found to be superior in absorption to the synthetic forms (dl type) and its respective acetates. ChroMate® Chromium (chromium polynicotinate) - This brand of chromium, found to be 18 times more biologically active than other chromium compounds is an organic complex that contains niacin as well as cystiene and other nutrients Biotin - a cofactor for several enzymes, and is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and the synthesis of proteins. Biotin supports the growth and development of healthy nerve tissue and aids in the use of B vitamins and synthesis of ascorbic acid. Pantothenic Acid - Supports a healthy immune system and also aids in the production of hormones. It is essential for proper metabolism of food and is vital during pregnancy. Iron (ferrous fumarate) - This iron form is easily absorbed and low constipating Magnesium (magnesium citrate) - This natural source of magnesium provides the body with additional magnesium as well as a non-irritating stool softener much needed during pregnancy. Inositol - provides the nutrient necessary to make cellular membranes. It helps to maintain proper electrical energy and nutrient transfer across the cell membrane. When it comes to your health and the health of your baby, Maxi Health Research® knows what counts. We want you to have the best choice available. Do it right for yourself and your baby, try Maxi Health Prenatal Formula today. For more information about our prenatal products click below: Maxi Prenatal- Complete prenatal formula - 3 a day Maxi One Prenatal - One a day prenatal formula |
