Vitamin K2

About 80% of the population is deficient in vitamin K2. Vitamin K2 (as opposed to K1) is more beneficial in bone formation, growth, and reduction of calcium deposits. It is also a more bioavailable form of vitamin K.

What foods can you eat to obtain Vitamin K2?

Food sources of vitamin K1 are broccoli, lettuce, spinach, green tea, and dark leafy vegetables. You can obtain vitamin K2 through natto, hard cheese, butter, and chicken breast.

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is essential for red blood cell and brain development. It also helps mothers with supporting neurotransmitter production for mood and to relieve nausea. Vitamin B6 can also help to regulate sleep by helping the body make melatonin.

What foods can you eat to obtain Vitamin B6?

Vitamin B6 can be obtained by eating foods like bananas, potatoes, whole wheat, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower.

Folate

Folic acid reduces the risk of spina bifida and helps support the growth of your baby. Folic acid is important for tissue growth, cell development, and healthy brain development.

What foods can you eat to obtain folic acid?

You can obtain folic acid by eating kale, spinach, legumes, oranges, and cabbages.

Iron

Over recent decades iron-deficient anemia has remained high in pregnant women. We offer 30 mg of iron, which is close to double the recommended Daily Value. Iron is necessary for your immune system, and the formation of red blood cells so that your body can utilize oxygen.

What foods can you eat to obtain Iron?

You can obtain non-heme iron by eating tofu, sunflower seeds, collard greens, pumpkin seeds, dates, beans and cashews. Heme iron can be obtained by eating all forms of animal protein and fish.

Zinc

Low levels of zinc have been linked to low birthweight and spina bifida. Zinc levels can be depleted by about 30% during pregnancy. Zinc may be important for immune function, cognition and treating eczema. Because iron can deplete zinc, we offer 20 mg which is above the Daily Value to ensure you have an adequate supply.

What foods can you eat to obtain Zinc?

Oysters, red meats, shellfish, and fish are some foods found with zinc.

Ginger

Our easy on the stomach ingredient, ginger, is known to help with upset stomach and morning sickness. Its medicinal properties are used to calm digestion, reduce nausea, and promote normal inflammatory responses. Ginger has long been used to support healthy digestion and may assist the body in eliminating excess gas from the intestinal tract.

Strong scientific research shows ginger to be beneficial for reducing nausea specifically for pregnant women. Every mom can benefit from this herb through the changes of pregnancy.

Copper

Copper helps create red blood cells. This is important because blood supply increases during pregnancy. Also, because copper is often depleted in the presence of zinc, we offer the Daily Value of copper in our prenatal Multi.

What foods can you eat to obtain Copper?

You can get copper by eating foods such as oysters and legumes.

Thiamin

Thiamin plays a major role in the development of your baby's brain! It is important for nerve protection, helps to ensure normal heart beat and promotes digestion through the formation of Hydrochloric acid.

What foods can you eat to obtain Thiamin?

Thiamin can be found in foods like sunflower seeds, soybeans, nuts, and brown rice.

Riboflavin

Riboflavin helps baby's growth, vision, skin, bones, muscle and nerve development. Riboflavin is also essential for helping to reduce the incidence of preeclampsia.

What foods can you eat to obtain Riboflavin?

You can get riboflavin by eating organ meats such as liver and heart, along with other foods like almonds, mushrooms, and soybeans.

Pantothenic Acid

Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, can help with leg cramps that often occur during pregnancy and also helps regulate hormones. Vitamin B5 may reduce fatigue, stress and may support clear skin.

What foods can you eat to obtain Pantothenic Acid?

Pantothenic is the Greek word for "everywhere" because pantothenic acid can be found everywhere in nature. Pantothenic acid can be obtained by eating meats, egg yolk, legumes, whole grains, potatoes, mushrooms and avocados.