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Unexpected Beauty Benefits of Prenatal Vitamins

November 20, 2016

Prenatal Vitamins for hair growth

You often hear that pregnant women have a “glow” about them. While this isn’t a scientific term, several physical and lifestyle changes that are common among pregnant women may contribute to a newfound sparkle or enhanced beauty that’s perceived by others.

For starters, a woman’s blood volume increases by nearly 50% during pregnancy.1 This can give the skin a warm, flushed appearance. There are also hormones released in the body during pregnancy that cause increased oil production in the skin. These same hormones may also be responsible for thicker, faster-growing hair that many women report during pregnancy.

There may be other reasons a woman gains a healthy glow. Many women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant eliminate toxins from their lives, whether by cleaner eating or cutting out smoking and alcohol. By detoxifying and eating healthier, women are naturally supporting the function of their organs, including the skin. Women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant also should take daily prenatal supplements. These contain vitamins and minerals that have unexpected beauty benefits.

Hair

Research has shown that biotin, also called vitamin B7, supports strong hair and roots. When taken in specified amounts, biotin can improve brittleness or occurrence of split ends.2

Nails

The same studies that have shown biotin supports strong hair also provide evidence that it supports strong nails. Biotin may play a role in reducing thin, splitting, or brittle fingernails and toenails.2

Skin

There are several vitamins that aid in skin health, including a number of antioxidants (vitamins C and E). They help fight free radicals and help protect our skin cells from damaging sun exposure.3 In addition, a number of B vitamins are essential for the development of cells throughout the body, including skin cells. A deficiency in B vitamins can lead to dry, itchy skin.4

Prenatal Vitamins with Unexpected Beauty Benefits

The Prenate® Vitamin family offers a line of prenatal vitamins to support the nutrition of expecting mothers and their babies. Prenatal vitamins should be used as a part of prenatal nutrition, not for the sole purpose of improving the condition of skin, hair, and nails. Many Prenate® products do contain the vitamins described above, including biotin, vitamin C, vitamin E, and B vitamins. Click on the links below to learn more about these Prenate® products:

Be sure to talk to your doctor to see which Prenate® is right for you!

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WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

This site and its contents are an information resource only, and are neither intended to nor should be used in replacement of your doctor or other prescribing professional’s medical guidance, recommendations or advice. Neither this site nor its information should be used or relied upon for any diagnostic, medical, treatment, nutritional or other purpose. All aspects of pregnancy, including whether pregnancy is right for you, and the nourishment and care of your child, should be made with your doctor and other appropriate medical professional, and in consideration of your and your child’s particular medical history. Avion Pharmaceuticals, LLC (“Avion”) makes no representation, warranty or other undertaking that this site or its information are appropriate for you or your child’s specific needs or issues, and further expressly disclaims all damages, losses, injuries or liability whatsoever incurred or alleged to have been incurred in consequence of your reliance on the information on this site. Avion does not endorse any test, procedure, treatment, remedy, therapy, cure, nutritional regimen, method or other activity or undertaking that you and/or your doctor or other medical professional may elect or recommend. By visiting this site you agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge that you have read and understand the same. These terms and conditions, together with any information on this site, may be amended, restated or otherwise changed from time to time and at any time by Avion within the sole, absolute and uncontrolled exercise of its discretion. You acknowledge and agree that Avion has no duty or obligation to keep you informed of any amendments to, restatements of or other changes to these terms and conditions or this site, and that you are solely and exclusively responsible for apprising yourself of the same.

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