Pregnacare Plus
folic acid, Omega-3, vitamins, DHA acid

Even greater nutritional care for mother and child

Pregnacare Plus Twin Pack contains the original comprehensive multivitamin tablet that provides essential nutrients for pregnancy, including the recommended level of 400µg folic acid and 10µg vitamin D, as recommended by the UK Department of Health during pregnancy and breastfeeding, plus an additional Omega-3 capsule to provide a rich source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which contributes to the normal development of the fetus's brain and eyes**.

Important: Some pregnancy formulas do not contain the exact 10µg of vitamin D as recommended by the UK Department of Health during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Pregnacare Plus has been specially developed so that expectant mothers can meet their additional dietary requirements without having to worry about which supplements to take.

Pregnacare Plus provides

Pregnacare multi-ingredient tablets with 400 µg folic acid

Pregnacare slow-release tablets contain a carefully selected formula of 19 nutrients important for both mother and baby. Pregnacare has been carefully formulated by experts to ensure that all ingredient levels are within safe levels for pregnancy and are moderate, not excessive. These include vitamin B12, as well as vitamin D and folic acid at the precise levels recommended for the development of the unborn child. Supplemental folic acid intake increases the mother's folate levels.† Low maternal folate levels are a risk factor for neural tube defects in the developing fetus.

Omega-3 capsules with 300 mg DHA

These capsules contain high-purity fish oil, a rich source of the important omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. DHA is especially important during pregnancy, as it contributes to the normal development of the fetus's brain and eyes**.

One capsule of Pregnacare Omega-3 per day provides 300 mg of DHA, exactly what international experts in lipid nutrition recommend*** for pregnant and breastfeeding women, plus 60 mg of EPA.

Pregnacare Plus Omega 3 capsules contain the purest pharmaceutical-grade fish oil, certified for sustainability by Friend of the Sea. These capsules do not contain fish oil derived from tuna, shark, marlin, or swordfish. The British Food and Drug Administration (FSA) recommends that pregnant women and those planning to become pregnant avoid shark, marlin, and swordfish, and not eat large amounts of tuna.

Vitamin D during pregnancy

The UK Department of Health recommends a 10µg vitamin D supplement during pregnancy and breastfeeding, which is the exact amount found in Pregnacare.

Vitamin E during pregnancy

Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Pregnacare contains a low recommended daily intake of 4 mg. It is present in a natural form, which is better absorbed by the mother than synthetic vitamin E.

The importance of omega-3 fatty acids

Adults can obtain DHA and EPA indirectly through the conversion of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), found in vegetable oils such as flaxseed oil, but this process is very inefficient. Fish oils provide a much more reliable, direct source of DHA and EPA. Early fetuses and infants must obtain these fatty acids directly because they have only a limited ability to convert essential fatty acids into more active, long-chain fatty acids such as DHA.

Brain and eye development

DHA is the predominant fatty acid in the central nervous system, found in the structural walls of brain cells. Surprisingly, the fetal brain is composed of 60% fat, of which 40% is DHA. During the last trimester of pregnancy and the first months after birth, a significant increase in fetal DHA uptake and a corresponding increase in DHA content in the brain are observed.1,2

• At birth, a baby's brain mass is about 70% of that of an adult; 15% of brain growth occurs during infancy and preschool years.

• DHA is found in even higher concentrations in the retina, where it accounts for up to 60% of the fatty acid content.

*DHA is therefore important throughout this period of development

Maintaining maternal health

During pregnancy, the developing fetus and placenta can increase a mother's nutrient needs. It's difficult to maintain these needs through diet alone. Pregnacare is proud to partner with the Royal College of Midwives to support maternal and child health by raising awareness of the benefits of good nutrition.

Guarantee of quality and purity

What a mother consumes has the potential to be passed on to her developing baby, which is why Pregnacare Plus capsules use only the purest, pharmaceutical-grade fish oil. To ensure maximum benefits, the oil is carefully concentrated to increase DHA and EPA content, and then further purified. Each batch is rigorously tested, certified, and fully compliant with strict EC and WHO environmental pollution regulations.

Natural lemon oil is included in the shell of Pregnacare Plus capsules as a fragrance mask for women who have difficulty taking fish oil supplements.

*The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200 mg of DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids for adults.

† The beneficial effect is obtained with a supplemental intake of 400 µg of folic acid daily for at least one month before and up to three months after conception.

Composition of the recommended daily dose:

*NRV - % of reference intake values

 Recommended daily dose and directions: ONE TABLET (GREEN BLISTER) PER DAY PLUS ONE CAPSULE (PINK BLISTER) PER DAY WITH YOUR MAIN MEAL. Swallow with water or a cold drink. Do not chew. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Do not take on an empty stomach.

*** ISSFAL (International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids) Workshop on the Essentiality and Recommended Intake of Omega-6 and Omega-3 Fatty Acids. National Institutes of Health (NIH), April 1999

1. Crawford M Am J Clin Nutr 1993;57(Suppl):703S-9S

2. Singh M. Nutrition, brain and environment. Indian Pediatrician 2003; 40: 213-220

3. Singh M. Indian J Pediatr 2005; (3): 239-242

This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider for any medical condition.

Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Remember to eat a varied and balanced diet and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are under medical supervision, pregnant, breastfeeding, have epilepsy, thyroid disease, hemochromatosis, suffer from food allergies, or are allergic to any of the ingredients.
 
This product contains vitamin K and omega-3 fatty acids. People taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) should not take this product without consulting their doctor. This product contains iron, which may be harmful to young children if taken in excess. This product should not be taken by people taking anticoagulants containing vitamin K antagonists (e.g., warfarin and acenocoumarol).

Best before end: date and batch number see side of package.

Store below 25°C in a dry place,
in a way that is inaccessible to small children .

UK Manufacturer: Vitabiotics Ltd. 1 Apsley Way, London, NW2 7HF, United Kingdom

Distributor in Poland: BIO STAGE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Międzyrzecka 60, 21-400 Łuków, Poland