Pregnancy Vitamins for Expecting Moms, 60 Capsules

Comprehensive prenatal vitamin for preconception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding with 4th Generation Quatrefolic® Folate and Lalmin® Selenium

Pregnancy planning and early pregnancy are special times. Pregnal Vital Matrix Complex was developed with experienced formulation input and provides key nutrients to support you before conception and in early pregnancy.

Why are folic acid and folate supplements important during pregnancy?

Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, also known as vitamin B9. It plays an important role in early pregnancy, when folate needs are especially important for healthy development.

Folate plays an important role in neural tube development during pregnancy. It also supports normal red and white blood cell formation, amino acid and nucleic acid metabolism, and likely contributes to the health of the gastrointestinal system and oral mucosa.

Pregnal Vital Matrix contains Quatrefolic®, a patented active form of folate, to support maternal tissue growth, cell division, normal amino acid synthesis, normal blood formation, healthy homocysteine metabolism, psychological function, and normal energy levels during pregnancy.

Some studiesSuggest that Quatrefolic® may be absorbed and used more readily than folic acid in women of childbearing age.

Learn More About Quatrefolic®

Quatrefolic® It is the biologically active form of folate, known as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) glucosamine salt. It’s a patented form that can be used directly by the body and may be a useful option for women looking for an alternative to folic acid.

Getting enough folate before and early in pregnancy helps support healthy development. The Quatrefolic® in Pregnal Vital Matrix helps maintain healthy folate levels during this important time.

This supplement supports folate status in the second and third trimesters. Quatrefolic® is a bioactive form of folate that the body can use directly.

Potential benefits of Quatrefolic® may include:

• It contains a bioactive form of folate instead of folic acid;
• It’s a folate option for women who want an alternative to folic acid;
• It helps support healthy red blood cell folate levels during pregnancy;
• Unlike folic acid, Quatrefolic® is designed to support folate intake without the same concern about masking vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms.
• It is formulated to support normal folate metabolism.

Lalmin® Selenium Supplement

Lalmin®Is a whole food yeast-based selenium supplement produced through fermentation and then inactivated, containing standardized amounts of specific vitamins and minerals. What does this mean exactly? Thanks to the fermentation process used in producing Lalmin®, natural compounds in yeast are enriched with various vitamins and minerals, forming a compound suitable for use in supplements.

Our product contains Lalmin® enriched with selenium, the organic form of selenium that is most biologically available. Research on selenium deficiencyHighlights why maintaining adequate selenium intake is important during pregnancy to support overall maternal and fetal wellness.

 

Additional Vitamins for Mom and Baby

When formulating Pregnal Vital Matrix prenatal vitamins, we kept both mom and baby in mind. The capsules contain:

• Vitamin A helps maintain the normal condition of skin and mucous membranes, supports normal iron metabolism and cell differentiation, and helps maintain vision and immune function.
• Thiamine (Vitamin B1), which supports normal energy metabolism and nervous system function.
• Riboflavin (vitamin B2) helps maintain normal energy metabolism, mucous membranes, red blood cells, vision, iron metabolism, and nervous system function. It also helps protect cells from oxidative stress and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
• Niacin (Vitamin B3) supports normal energy metabolism, helps maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes, and supports nervous system function and psychological well-being.
• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) supports mental performance and helps the body synthesize and metabolize steroid hormones, vitamin D, and certain neurotransmitters.
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) supports normal cysteine and homocysteine metabolism, helps the body metabolize protein and glycogen, and plays a role in hormonal regulation.
• Vitamin B12, which works with folate to support normal red blood cell formation.

Pregnal Vital Matrix also contains vitamins C, D (D3), and E, plus calcium and iron, to support prenatal nutrition for you and your baby.

 

Why Vitamins C and D Matter During Pregnancy

Vitamin C supports collagen formation, which helps keep blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth, and skin healthy. It also supports the nervous system and psychological function, helps protect cells from oxidative stress, supports immune function, helps the body absorb iron, and helps regenerate vitamin E. During pregnancy, daily vitamin C intake should not exceed 2000 mg.

Apollo Cradle and Children’s Hospital discussesVitamin C during pregnancy:

• may help support regularity during pregnancy;
• supports the body’s natural defense against free radicals;
• may help support healthy oxidative balance during pregnancy;
• supports normal collagen production;
• may support iron absorption during pregnancy;
• supports normal fluid balance.

 

A studyInvolving 24,000 pregnant women evaluated vitamin C use during pregnancy. Research in this area is still limited.

Vitamin D plays an important role in prenatal nutrition and helps support normal calcium and phosphate balance. The World Health Organization notesThat some pregnant women may have higher vitamin D needs. Maintaining healthy vitamin D status supports overall wellness during pregnancy, and supplementation may be appropriate for some people. Ask a healthcare professional for guidance.

Vitamin E for Prenatal Support

Alpha-tocopherol, the active form of vitamin E, has antioxidant properties that help protect cells from oxidative stress. Many people know vitamin E for skin care, but it also supports overall cellular health.

WHO review A study of over 22,000 women compared groups with vitamin E-deficient diets and those with adequate vitamin E intake. The findings suggested vitamin E status may be associated with pregnancy outcomes, and more research is needed.

 

Zinc for Prenatal Support

The zinc bisglycinate in Pregnal Vital Matrix is a chelated form of zinc bound to glycine. Zinc supports normal acid-base balance, carbohydrate metabolism, cognitive function, DNA synthesis, macronutrient metabolism, protein synthesis, healthy bones, immune function, cell division, and protection against oxidative stress.

A reviewOf 20 studies evaluated zinc supplementation during pregnancy. Zinc is an important nutrient for overall maternal wellness.

 

Iron Is Important During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, red blood cell production increases, which raises iron needs. Iron needs can increase by around 150% during pregnancy, so dietary supplementation may be helpful. Iron supports normal cognitive function, red blood cell and hemoglobin formation, oxygen transport, cell division, and energy metabolism.

Pregnal Vital Matrix contains iron bisglycinate, a form of iron bound to two glycine amino acids. This form is known for good absorption and may be easier on the stomach than some other iron forms.

A reviewSuggests that 4–20 weeks of iron bisglycinate supplementation in pregnant women may be associated with higher hemoglobin levels and fewer gastrointestinal side effects than some other iron forms.