Food supplement for mother and child: during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and breastfeeding
Orthomol Natal is a food supplement. It contains important nutrients for the development of your child during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and breastfeeding, plus folic acid as a contribution to normal maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. With the omega-3 fatty acid DHA and lactic acid bacteria cultures. Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction.
The uptake of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) by a mother contributes to normal development of the brain and eyes of their foetus and breastfed infant. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should note that the positive effect is noticeable with a daily uptake of 200 mg DHA, in addition to the recommended daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids amounting to 250 mg DHA and EPA.
Folic acid contributes to normal maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. Taking additional folic acid as a supplement increases folate levels in pregnant women.
A low folate level exposes pregnant women to the risk of their foetus developing a neural tube defect. The positive effect is noticeable with a supplementary daily uptake of 400 µg folic acid over a period of at least one month prior to conception and up to three months afterwards.
-Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin.
-Calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and folic acid have a role in the process of cell division.
-Vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin D, folic acid, iron, zinc, selenium and copper contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
-Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones. Vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin D and also zinc and magnesium contribute to the maintenance of normal bones
-Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium.
-Iodine and selenium contribute to normal thyroid function.
-Calcium and magnesium also contribute to normal muscle function
-Vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid and magnesium contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
