Pregnacare OriginalPregnacare - the UK's Number 1 pregnancy supplement brand.Many studies show the importance of ensuring the correct intake of various vitamins and minerals throughout the entire pregnancy and as part of an aftercare plan. Pregnacare Original contains a scientifically developed formulation of 19 important vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, vitamin D and folic acid at exactly the level recommended by the Department of Health.The Department of Health recommends women planning a baby should take a supplement containing 400mcg of folic acid from the start of trying to conceive until the 12th week of pregnancy. Folic acid is also beneficial beyond 12 weeks as it contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.Pregnacare Original provides a range of nutrients for overall support, all at sensible, carefully balanced levels. Some pregnancy multivitamins lack all the important basic minerals such as essential zinc and iron, however with Pregnacare you can be sure of the minerals you need to safeguard the diet, all at sensible, moderate levels. Unlike many prenatal iron supplements, Pregnacare Original has been specifically formulated with an ideal, moderate level of iron - high levels of iron are not recommended unless there is a particular requirement as identified by your healthcare professional.Pregnacare Original is recommended before conception as well as throughout pregnancy:Before conceptionPregnacare is recommended before conception to build up the stores of nutrients such as iron in women who are trying for a baby. Good nutrition is important to help prepare a woman's body for the additional demands placed on it during pregnancy. Certain nutrients, like folic acid, vitamin B12 and zinc are also of particular importance from the very first moment of conception. Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction whilst vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation and also has a role in the process of cell division.For all of pregnancyGood nutritional intake is vital throughout pregnancy, not just the first 12 weeks. Pregnacare provides essential nutrients throughout pregnancy including folic acid which plays an important role during the full nine months, such as contributing to normal blood formation. You can start taking Pregnacare at any point during pregnancy.Pregnacare has been formulated by experts and is often recommended by health professionals including midwives to help safeguard a mother's diet. It provides a comprehensive spectrum of essential nutrients at carefully chosen safe levels, developed on the basis of international research both recently and over the past 20 years. It has always contained the recommended level of 400mcg folic acid.No artificial colours.No preservatives.Gluten free.No Lactose.No salt or yeast.Not tested on animals.Suitable for vegetarians.DirectionsOne tablet per day with or immediately after your main meal. Swallow with water or a cold drink. Pregnacare should only be taken on a full stomach.Pregnacare does not contain any drugs or hormones and is produced in accordance with high pharmaceutical standards of quality control, beyond those normally required for food supplements.If you have epilepsy or are taking oral anti-coagulants (e.g. warfarin) consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. Vitamin supplements are not intended to treat or prevent any disease. Food supplements must not replace a balanced and varied diet, and a healthy lifestyle. Nutritional Information Average per Tablet% RDAVitamin D (as D3 400 I.U.)10mcg200Vitamin E (Natural Source)4mg -TE33Vitamin C70mg88Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)3mg273Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)2mg143Vitamin B3 (Niacin)20mg NE125Vitamin B610mg714Folic Acid400mcg200Vitamin B126mcg240Natural Mixed Carotenoids2mg--Vitamin K70mcg93Iron17mg121Selenium30mcg55Magnesium150mg40Zinc15mg150Iodine140mcg93Pantothenic Acid6mg100Biotin150mcg300Copper1000mcg100
