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 which 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 foetus’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 for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Pregnacare Plus has been specially developed to allow expectant mothers to 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 levels of nutrients are within safe levels for pregnancy and are moderate, not excessive. These include vitamin B12, as well as vitamin D and folate at the exact levels recommended for the development of the unborn child. Supplemental folate intake increases the mother’s folate levels†. Low maternal folate levels are a risk factor for the development of neural tube defects in the developing fetus.

Omega-3 capsules with 300 mg DHA

The capsules contain high-purity fish oil, which is a rich source of the important Omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. DHA is particularly 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 as recommended by international experts in lipid nutrition*** for pregnant and breastfeeding women, plus 60 mg of EPA.

Pregnacare Plus Omega 3 capsules contain the purest pharmaceutical grade fish oil, certified sustainable by Friend of the Sea. The capsules do not contain fish oil derived from tuna, shark, marlin or swordfish. The British FSA advises pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant to avoid shark, marlin and swordfish and not to eat large quantities of tuna.

Vitamin D in pregnancy

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

Vitamin E in 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 that 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 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. The fetus and early infant 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 dominant fatty acid in the central nervous system, found in the structural walls of brain cells. Surprisingly, the fetal brain is made up of 60% fat, of which 40% is DHA. In the last trimester of pregnancy and the first months after birth, there is a significant increase in DHA uptake by the fetus and a corresponding increase in DHA content in the brain.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 constitutes up to 60% of the fatty acid content.

*DHA is therefore important throughout this period of development

Maintaining the mother's health

During pregnancy, the developing fetus and placenta can increase some of the mother’s nutrient requirements. As it is difficult to maintain these requirements 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 only the purest pharmaceutical-grade fish oil is used in Pregnacare Plus capsules. To ensure maximum benefit, the oil is carefully concentrated to increase DHA and EPA content, 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 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 folic acid of 400 µg daily for at least one month before and up to three months after conception.

Composition of the recommended daily dose:

Component	Content in recommended daily dose (2 tablets and 1 capsule)	%RWS*
Tablet
Vitamin A as beta carotene	332µg 2mg	41 -
Vitamin D	10µg	200
Vitamin E	4mg	33
Vitamin K	70µg	93
Vitamin C	70mg	88
Thiamine	3mg	273
Riboflavin	2mg	143
Niacin	20mg	125
Vitamin B6	10mg	714
Folic acid	400µg	200
Vitamin B12	6µg	240
Biotin	150µg	300
Pantothenic acid	6mg	100
Magnesium	150mg	40
Iron	17mg	121
Zinc	15mg	150
Copper	1mg	100
Selenium	30µg	55
Iodine	150µg	100
Capsule
Fish oil with omega-3 including DHA              EPA	600mg 300mg 60mg	-

*RWS - % of reference intake values

 Recommended daily dose and directions for use: 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 Essentiality and Recommended Dietary Allowances for 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 providers for any medical conditions.

Dietary supplements cannot be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Remember to eat a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Before use, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are under medical supervision, are pregnant, breastfeeding, have epilepsy, thyroid disease, hemochromatosis, suffer from food allergies or are allergic to any of the ingredients
 
The product contains vitamin K and omega-3 acids. People taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) should not take this preparation without first consulting a doctor. The product contains iron, which in excess may be harmful to small children. The product should not be consumed 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 at a temperature 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