Foligest Materna

Pregnancy supplement

Food supplement of folic acid, bisglycinate iron, alpha linoleic acid, vitamins and minerals that ensure the correct supply of useful nutrients especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding is a particularly important factor in maintaining the health of the mother and baby. To promote the optimal state of health of a pregnant woman and to reduce the risk of malformations or diseases in the unborn child, it is essential that the mother follows an adequate diet from the period preceding conception. Even more important is the maintenance of a correct diet during pregnancy, when nutritional requirements are on average higher than those of the non-pregnant state. Not always, however, it is possible to guarantee a complete supply of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. In such cases an appropriate supplementation could be advisable. This must be done carefully, and the pregnant woman must be informed that doses exceeding those recommended could be dangerous for her and for the product of conception (well known is the case of the teratogenic effects of an excess of vitamin A in pregnancy).

WHEAT GERM

The use of wheat germ and citric acid is an exclusive feature of maternal Foligest. Wheat germ represents 3% of the wheat fruit and, despite being rich in starches, proteins, lipids, phosphorus, zinc, iron and calcium, it is normally eliminated in normal wheat processing. For this reason it can be consumed in special preparations, usually in the form of oil or food supplements. In addition to the proteins and minerals mentioned above, it is rich in Omega 3, Omega 6, vitamins A and D. Citric acid contributes, together with vitamin C to a better absorption of iron Citric acid contributes, together with vitamin C to better iron absorption.

FOOTBALL

Thanks to the increased efficiency in calcium absorption during pregnancy and lactation, the dietary intake of this mineral may not differ much from that of women of the same age in normal physiological conditions. However, given the need to transfer calcium to the fetus, both during pregnancy and with milk during breastfeeding, it is advisable to suggest to the woman an increase in intake through milk and dairy products or with the use of supplements. There is also evidence that calcium and vitamin D supplementation can be particularly useful in some segments of the population: women with little exposure to the sun and women who do not consume dairy products (allergic, intolerant or vegetarian vegan).

IRON

During pregnancy it would be desirable to increase the consumption of foods rich in iron, such as meat, fish, nuts and cereals. The bioavailability of iron is higher when taken with meat or at the same time as fruit rich in ascorbic acid (vitamin C). The guidelines recommend an intake of 30 mg of iron during gestation. In practice, taking into account that iron deficiency can have serious consequences and that, conversely, a careful integration is practically risk-free, a supplementation that favors the deposit of iron is normally recommended, useful both for the pregnancy period and for the post-pregnancy period. partum. Considering the average levels of iron intake in adulthood, a supplementation of around 10-15 mg per day can be considered reasonable. It is highly advisable to consume foods rich in Vitamin C and citric acid at the same time to increase the absorption of iron induced by them. Furthermore, the "bisglycinate" iron (ie chelated - ie linked - with amino acids) contained in maternal Foligest is well tolerated by the body so as to be defined as "gentle iron": the bond with amino acids makes it particularly bioavailable, ie easily absorbed, because it uses the numerous amino acid transporters to be assimilated by the body. Thanks to these characteristics it is particularly suitable for pregnant women.

FOLIC ACID

National and international guidelines recommend a daily intake of folic acid corresponding to 400 mcg during pregnancy (i.e. a doubling of the intake is suggested compared to women in normal physiological conditions), in order to prevent neural tube defects (spina bifida and anencephaly), a disease that has been associated with folate deficiency. The main dietary sources of folate are broadleaf vegetables, liver, citrus fruits, legumes and wholemeal bread. The pregnant woman can consume in addition to the normal diet, enriched foods or supplements containing folate appropriately studied. Even in the case of breastfeeding, a daily intake exceeding normal hours is recommended. It should be noted that:
• Folic acid supplementation should begin 3-4 weeks before conception;
• The minimum levels would be reached with a daily intake of 200 micrograms through food plus a supplementation of 400 micrograms;
• In women "at risk" (previous pregnancy and / or family history of spina bifida, concomitant treatment with chemotherapy or anticonvulsant drugs) the effective levels would correspond to a daily dose corresponding to 4-5 mg of folic acid;
• Folic acid supplementation appears to also contribute to reducing the risk of other pregnancy complications (including pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth retardation), congenital malformations, particularly cardiovascular and (possibly) subsequent development of nerve tissue tumors .

ZINC AND COPPER

Iron intake can reduce the bioavailability of zinc and copper; in case of supplementation it is therefore advisable to associate iron with a supply of zinc and copper. In all the supplements studied for pregnancy (but also in the more common ones) the three minerals are still present in association.

VITAMIN B12

The intake of this vitamin is critical for women who follow a vegetarian diet that excludes all foods of animal origin (vegetarian vegan). In these cases, the consumption of fortified foods or suitable food supplements should be advised.

POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS OF THE N-3 SERIES (Ω3)

It has been shown that children born to vegan vegetarian mothers have a lower plasma level of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) than children of omnivorous mothers: the significance of this difference is unclear. In light of the scientific evidence that DHA is involved in cerebral and ocular maturation, supplementation in this category of women would seem advisable. Vegan women should therefore consume foods rich in DHA. The use of microalgae could be an interesting source of DHA; however, it should be remembered that if the algae are of marine origin they could contain high / excessive iodine levels. EPA + DHA supplements are not recommended during pregnancy due to the possible competitive effects of EPA against arachidonic acid, which in the fetal phase is essential for growth processes. Alpha linolenic acid - also identified by the abbreviations ALA, AaL, LNA or 18: 3 (ω3) - is an essential lipid which, together with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20: 5, ω3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA , 22: 6, ω3), constitutes the series of omega 3 fatty acids. The essential adjective emphasizes the inability of the organism to synthesize alpha linolenic acid from other nutrients; hence the need to introduce this lipid with the diet.

Format: 40 capsules