Product Description
• Contains L-Methylfolate* - More Bioavailable than Folic Acid. No Folate Conversion Necessary. • Small, Easy-to-Swallow Purple Softgel • Ultra Pure DHA - Odorless & Tasteless (No Fishy Aftertaste) • Contains Docusate Sodium (Gentle Stool Softener) • Does Not Contain Calcium Which Can Block the Absorption of Iron • Contains 150 mcg of Iodine (Essential for Brain Development and Physical Growth in Fetus) • Contains 300 mcg of Biotin (Essential for Tissue Development and Regeneration) Proprietary Two-Step Purification Process of Fish Oil 1. Molecular Distillation - Results in high concentration of Omega-3 fatty acids 2. Stripping Process - Removes virtually all impurities and contaminants found in fatty fish. *IMPORTANCE OF FOLATE BEFORE AND DURING PREGNANCY Folate is the natural form of Vitamin B9. Folate is shown to prevent neural tubular defects, such as spina bifida and anencephaly which can occur 3-4 weeks after conception. Research also suggests that folate may help lower your baby's risk of other birth defects such as cleft lip, cleft palate and certain types of heart defects. As well, folate may also reduce the risk of preeclampsia, a serious blood pressure disorder that affects many women during pregnancy. *IMPORTANCE OF L-METHYLFOLATE VS. FOLIC ACID Folic acid is the "synthetic" form of folate. Folic acid must be metabolized by the body to achieve the active form of folate which is needed for a healthy pregnancy. Over 50% of women have a gene mutation known as MTHER C677T Polymorphism. This gene defect - MTHER prevents folic acid from being converted to the active form of folate. L-Methylfolate is the active form of folate and is 7 times more bioavailable. TriCare PrenatalTM DHA ONE® with Folate uses L-Methylfolate to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Considering the important role of active folate in fetal growth and development, ensuring adequate L-Methyfolate intake should be a priority for all pregnant women.Feature
Contains 14 Vitamins and Minerals including Iodine and Biotin - non-GMO and Gluten Free