Genestra Pregna Vite - 180 V-Caps

Taking care of you & your little one.

Pregna Vite provides the maximum recommended daily intake of folic acid and vitamin D; and 100% of the daily intake of iron during pregnancy. Helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy. Helps to prevent iron deficiency anaemia. An antioxidant for the maintenance of good health. Provides support for healthy glucose metabolism. Helps in the maintenance of eyesight, healthy skin, membranes and immune function, and proper muscle function. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and gums, night vision, the production and repair connective tissue formation, wound healing, and normal growth and development. Helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins; the formation and proper function of red blood cells; and the function of the thyroid gland. Helps to prevent vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, biotin, pantothenic acid, iodine, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium and molybdenum deficiency (2). Pregna Vite also includes bilberry fruit powder, an antioxidant for the maintenance of good health (3). The capsules are 100% pure vegetable-sourced.

Folic Acid & Pregnancy

Folic acid is a water-soluble member of the B complex. It is also known as folate and folacin. This vitamin is needed for energy production, cell replication and the formation of red and white blood cells. It plays an important role in the conversion of homocysteine into harmless substances. Homocysteine damages the inner lining of arteries and high levels of homocysteine are correlated to an increased risk of atherosclerosis.
Folic acid is especially needed in areas where there is high cell turnover. Therefore it is an essential component of normal fetal development, especially in the first trimester when most of the neural network is laid down.

It is commonly recommended by natural health care practitioners for a variety of different therapeutic applications including: cervical dysplasia, depression, anxiety, anemia and atherosclerosis.

All of the B vitamins work together and are best used by the body in a B complex, which is why many B complex supplements include a small dose of folic acid in them. If additional supplementation of folic acid is needed it should be taken in addition to a good B complex. Most B vitamins are water-soluble and any extra from large doses is flushed out of the body easily, therefore it's best to take lower dosages of the B complex several times a day than one larger dose. Spray or sublingual forms of B vitamins are easily absorbed, as are capsules - if your digestion is healthy, then the tablet form is usually suitable for most people.

Folic acid is depleted by oral contraceptives and many other types of medication. Alcohol blocks the absorption of folic acid. High doses of folic acid can also change the way your body uses certain medications. Check with your health practitioner before taking large doses of folic acid. Cooking or microwaving destroys folic acid. Pregnant women should begin supplementation before they become pregnant because folic acid is most needed during the first six weeks of fetal life. This is often when a woman does not know she is pregnant.

WARNING: Keep out of reach of children, there is enough iron in this package to seriously harm a child.

Caution: As with any dietary or herbal supplement, you should advise your health care practitioner of the use of this product. If you are nursing, pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should consult your health care practitioner prior to using this product.