{"product_id":"genestra-pregna-vite-180c","title":"Genestra Brands Pregna Vite 180c","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetarian-friendly support for maternal and fetal development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to prevent iron deficiency anaemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium intake, when combined with sufficient vitamin D, a healthy diet, and regular exercise, may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 999 IU of vitamin D and 999 mcg of folic acid per daily dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to prevent deficiency of calcium, chromium, copper, iodine, magnesium, selenium, zinc, biotin, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B\u003csub\u003e12\u003c\/sub\u003e, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E and K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs nutrient and energy requirements differ during pregnancy, Pregna Vite provides vitamins and minerals that are suited for proper maternal and fetal health.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately 20-30% of women are deficient in a vitamin during pregnancy.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, magnesium and zinc, are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and their deficiencies are associated with impaired fetal growth and development.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVegetarian diets tend to provide insufficient levels of vitamin B\u003csub\u003e12\u003c\/sub\u003e, which may result in impaired red blood cell formation.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaternal iron levels affect iron stores in the developing fetus, and are necessary for the production of hemoglobin;\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePregna Vite helps to prevent iron deficiency anemia. Calcium demands also increase during pregnancy, leading to enhanced calcium absorption from the intestine and mobilization from bones.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVitamin D helps absorb and use calcium and phosphorus for normal bone mineralization.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeficiency of vitamin D during pregnancy may lead to impaired fetal bone development or osteomalacia, although 600 IU of vitamin D daily helps maximize bone health in pregnant adults.\u003csup\u003e1,3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDaily supplementation with 800 mcg of folic acid in the first trimester may help reduce the risk of neural tube defects by nearly 70%.\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Hovdenak, N, Haram, K. European Journal of Obstetrics \u0026amp; Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 2012; 164: 127-132.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Wranicz, J, Szostak-Wegierek, D. Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig. 2014; 65(3): 179-184\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Holick, MF, Binkley, NC, Bischoff-Ferrari, HA, Gordon, CM, Hanley, DA, Heaney, RP, Murad, MH, Weaver, CM. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2011; 96(7):1911-1930.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Osterhues, A, Ali, NS, Michels, KB. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 2013; 53: 1180-1190.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GENESTRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42264543199306,"sku":"40273","price":52.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3284\/6410\/files\/products_883196100613_en_01.png?v=1751833515","url":"https:\/\/naturesourcedeals.myshopify.com\/products\/genestra-pregna-vite-180c","provider":"Nature's Source USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}