Sunday, December 31st, 2006
Are All Prenatal Vitamins The Same?
There are a few myths about prenatal vitamins and unfortunately one of the big myths is that all prenatal vitamins are the same.
No. All prenatal vitamins are not the same.
In a recent study it was show that nine commonly prescribed prenatal vitamins only three released the folate, a water-soluble B vitamin that is important during pregnancy, which they said they had.
Before taking a prenatal vitamin, compare them and make sure they contain adequate amounts of -
Vitamin A - Important in the fetus in bone growth and for tooth structure.
Vitamin D - Helps normal bone and tooth development by helping absorption of calcium.
Vitamin E - Helps with the maintenance of your blood.
Vitamin C - for maintaining healthy tissue and blood vessels.
Are All Prenatal Vitamins The Same?
