Basic Prenatal - 90 caps

Barcode: 693749015048

For pregnant and breastfeeding women
Dietary supplement
Women’s health
Basic product
Gluten-free
The gentle and effective Basic Prenatal supplement is designed for women who are trying to conceive, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding. It does not contain any of the excipients found in standard prenatal dietary supplements.

Taking a multivitamin and trace mineral supplement before, during, and after pregnancy, as well as during breastfeeding, can help deliver a healthy baby and benefit the mother. For example, taking folic acid reduces the risk of having a baby with a congenital defect of the brain or spinal cord. Thorne’s Basic Prenatal contains active forms of folate (5-MTHF) and vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) for optimal utilization in tissues. In addition, Basic Prenatal contains well-absorbed iron bisglycinate, which meets the iron needs of pregnant women without causing constipation. Studies have shown that some of the ingredients in Basic Prenatal (including vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin K) can ease “morning sickness.” Basic Prenatal is produced from the purest ingredients, without additives and coatings that are commonly present in standard prenatal dietary supplements.

Pregnancy is the best time to improve a woman’s health and nutrition, which is important for both the mother and her child. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, overall nutritional and caloric needs increase significantly.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that all women of childbearing age take folic acid, because the greatest need arises in the first trimester, when a woman may not yet be aware of her pregnancy. A woman who follows a healthy diet and has sufficient folate levels in her body can reduce the risk of giving birth to a baby with a congenital defect of the brain or spinal cord. Women sometimes find it difficult to “tolerate” high-potency multivitamin or mineral dietary supplements, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy. For this reason, Thorne does not include large amounts of nutrients that usually cause stomach upset. Instead, the nutrients are included in smaller amounts but in optimal forms for easy absorption in tissues and optimal utilization. Among them are active forms of several B vitamins — pyridoxal 5’-phosphate (vitamin B6), riboflavin 5’-phosphate (vitamin B2), L-5-MTHF (the active form of folate), and methylcobalamin (vitamin B12). Since large amounts of calcium can cause stomach upset, a moderate amount is used in well-absorbed citrate and malate forms. Additional calcium and magnesium can be added as indicated.

Directions for use
Take 3 capsules daily or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Other ingredients
Hypromellose capsule (derived from cellulose), calcium laurate.