What is the purpose of each ingredient in Prenatal Essentials?Updated 4 months ago

Ingredient

Purpose

Vitamin A

Supports development of  baby’s eyes, immune system, skin, and bones†

Vitamin C

Supports formation of bone and collagen; immune support†

Vitamin D3

Supports normal insulin sensitivity, bone formation, immune system†

Vitamin E

Supports antioxidant defenses†

Thiamin

Supports utilization of carbohydrates and elimination of harmful aldehydes†

Riboflavin

Supports glutathione recycling, methylation, reduction of amines†

Niacin

Supports blood flow, utilization of carbohydrates, fats and protein†

Vitamin B6

Supports methylation, glutathione formation, nervous system development, reduction of occasional nausea and vomiting†

L-5-MTHF

Supports methylation†

Folate

Blood cell formation (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets), DNA production, cell division, cell growth†

Methylcobalamin

Supports methylation†

Adenosylcobalamin

Supports energy and mitochondria†

Biotin

Supports normal carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism†

Pantothenic Acid

Supports energy production and utilization†

Calcium 

Supports bone formation and electrolytes†

Iodine

Supports thyroid†

Magnesium

Supports over 400 enzymes†

Zinc

Supports a healthy immune system, cell division and protein synthesis.†

Selenium

Supports a healthy immune system, glutathione, and thyroid†

Copper

Balances zinc, supports connective tissue formation†

Manganese

Supports bone and cartilage formation in developing baby; supports carbohydrate and protein metabolism†

Chromium

Supports healthy blood sugar levels†

Molybdenum

Supports sulfite elimination†

Betaine 

Supports methylation†

Lutein, Zeaxanthin

Supports eye health and eye development of the infant†

Vitamin K2 (MK-7)

Supports calcium absorption, bone formation, bone development, and healthy blood clotting†