CitraNatal® 90 DHA is a comprehensive prenatal vitamin with increased amounts of iron. It has now ben reformulated with a patented dual iron combination of ferrous gluconate and carbonyl iron.
The formulation contains calcium citrate and ascorbic acid, which enhance iron absorption.1
"Iron absorption can be decreased by as much as 50 percent by many forms of calcium supplements or milk ingestion but not by forms that contain calcium citrate and ascorbic acid, which enhance iron absorption."1
CitraNatal® 90 DHA also provides docusate sodium, a gentle and effective stool softener that protects against the discomfort of constipation.
In addition, CitraNatal® DHA now contains 300 mg life'sDHA™, a pure, pre-formed, vegetable-based DHA. This pure source DHA eliminates the worry and concern that can come from fish-based Omega-3 fatty acids, which can contain trace levels of mercury and PCBs (poly chlorinated bi-phenyls).
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Warnings
Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and INR. Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients on anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired bleeding diathesis.
Folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B12 is deficient.
Precautions
Folic acid in doses above 0.1 mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematologic remission can occur while neurological manifestations progress.
This material is intended to provide basic information. Patients should discuss all medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment with their healthcare provider.
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- Optimal Calcium Intake. NIH Concens Statement Online 1994 June 6-8;12(4):1-31. Accessed December 15, 2006.
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