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Folic Acid + DHA in a Single Prenatal Vitamin

March 28, 2017

Prenatal Vitamins with Folic Acid & DHA

The importance of folic acid and the role it plays in pregnancy have been understood for many years. But in recent years, scientific research has expanded our understanding of nutritional needs in pregnancy. Now health care providers and pregnancy advocacy organizations have begun to focus research on another nutrient important before, during and after pregnancy: omega-3 fatty acid, called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). A daily prenatal vitamin that contains both folic acid and DHA is an easy way to meet nutrient recommendations.

The Role of Folic Acid and DHA in Pregnancy

Folic acid, which is a form of folate, plays a key role in supporting the development of a baby’s brain and closure of the neural tube — a precursor to the central nervous system.1,2 The neural tube eventually becomes the baby’s spine. The development and closure of the neural tube occurs between day 14 and 28 of pregnancy.3

DHA play several important roles in a healthy pregnancy. Increased DHA levels are associated with longer gestation, higher birth weight and a decreased risk of pre-term birth.4,5 Earlier in a woman’s pregnancy in the first trimester, DHA supports her baby’s brain development.6 Benefits associated with DHA continue postpartum, aiding in a newborn’s cognitive and visual development, as well as the development of motor skills and sleep patterns.7-9

Prenatal Vitamins with Folic Acid & DHA

Taking prenatal vitamins one month before conception can help a woman build reserves of folic acid, DHA and other important nutrients. Many manufacturers offer a traditional prenatal vitamins, plus a second pill or tablet that contains DHA. But the Prenate® Vitamin Family’s line of prenatal vitamins offers four products with folic acid and DHA in a single dose, taken once daily.

Prenatal Vitamins with Folic Acid & DHA

Every Prenate® product meets or exceeds recommendations from the CDC for daily consumption of folic acid. Each contains 1 mg folate as a blend of bioavailable L-methylfolate and traditional folic acid. In addition, each contains a significant amount of marine-based DHA to help meet daily nutritional goals. Designed for the needs of both mothers and babies, the Prenate® Vitamin Family helps fill nutritional gaps. Talk to your doctor to see which prenatal vitamin with folic acid is right for you.

Prenatal Vitamins with Folic Acid & DHA

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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.

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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