Pregnatol Multi + Active Folate + DHA

Pregnatol Multi + Active Folate + DHA for you! Contains 21 nutrients, carefully selected and adapted to the increased needs throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is intended for pregnant and lactating women.

New Pregnatol Multi + Active Folate + DHA for you! is a formulation with improved taste, smell and composition. It is an ideal choice during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as it contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals that contribute to the maintenance of a healthy pregnancy and the development of the baby.

A diverse diet, adequate fluid intake, moderate physical activity and enough sleep are the basis of a healthy pregnancy. Avoiding harmful substances such as nicotine and alcohol, as well as avoiding stressful situations, are important for both the pregnant woman and the fetus. During pregnancy, the need for certain nutrients is increased, and it is especially important to pay attention to adequate intake of folic acid, iron, DHA, omega-3 fatty acids and various vitamins and minerals. Pregnatol Multi + Active Folate + DHA for you! is prepared with special care, in order to provide nutritional support to future mothers and nursing mothers.

Folate belongs to the group of B vitamins and plays an extremely important role in the body, especially during pregnancy. Folic acid and folate are two forms of the same vitamin, but they differ in structure, source, and how the body uses them.

Folate plays a role in cell division and contributes to the normal metabolism of homocysteine, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and to the normal function of the immune system.

To better understand the importance of the active form of folic acid, we need to understand the terms folic acid, folate and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate. Folate is a salt of folic acid that is found in this form in natural sources, such as green leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts and legumes. Natural folate is less stable than folic acid and can be lost during cooking and food storage. Folic acid is a synthetic form that is often used in dietary supplements and fortified foods because it is much more stable than folate. 

The active form of folic acid is 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF). Both folic acid and folate must undergo a number of different transformations in order to transition into the active form of 5-MTHF.    5-MTHFis important because it is a biological form that can be used directly by the body. 

In relation to genetics, there is a large variation in how efficiently folic acid is converted into the bioactive form in different people. This means that even people who take high doses of folic acid may be deficient in folate. Therefore, it is important to take folic acid in its active form.

Pregnatol Multi + Active Folate + DHA for you! Contains Quatrefolic®, a patented active form of folic acid in the form of 5-MTHF glucosamine salt, which is also found in this form in the human body and which can be used directly by our body.

The synthetic form, folic acid, isn’t absorbed and utilized by the body as well as 5-MTHF, and some women cannot use it at all! It is believed that a significant percentage of women do not activate and use folic acid in the body at all, because they are deficient in the enzyme that activates it. 

Iron is crucial for the production of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to tissues. During pregnancy, the need for iron increases as the body produces more blood to support growth of the fetus. 

Vitamin B12 is of great importance during pregnancy because it plays a key role in the formation of red blood cells, cell division and development of the nervous system of the fetus. In Pregnatol Multi + Active Folate + DHA for you! there are two active forms of vitamin B12 – methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, that the body can use immediately, easily and safely. They are naturally found in the body. They play an important role in the production of energy, contribute to normal function of the nervous system and normal metabolism of the amino acid homocysteine.

DHA omega-3 fatty acids in the product are obtained from a natural source, marine microalgae – one of the richest sources of DHA fatty acid, of high quality. 

The microalgae are grown under strictly controlled conditions, so that contamination is kept to a minimum. Microalgae oil is a safe source of DHA that can be used in newborns, as confirmed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). 

The microalgae oil in the product is obtained under strictly controlled production conditions and is an oil of the highest quality.

Pregnancy is a time when normal energy metabolism is very important. Magnesium, iron, copper, iodine and vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7 and B12 contribute to the maintenance of normal energy metabolism. 

Choline is very important during pregnancy because of its role in different parts of the body. This nutrient contributes to the formation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is involved in the transmission of information in the brain and other neuropathways. Pregnant women often don't get enough choline through their diet, so it's important to include choline-rich foods, such as eggs, meat, fish, dairy, and some nuts and seeds. Pregnatol Multi + Active Folate + DHA for you! provides an additional amount of choline in the diet. 

Pregnancy is said to be a "delicate condition" for many legitimate reasons. One of them is the increased need for vitamins and minerals. Biotin, selenium and zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal hair, while selenium and zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal nails. Iodine, zinc and vitamins B2, B3 and B7 contribute to the maintenance of normal skin.