CitraNatal® DHA is a multivitamin / mineral prescription drug indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception, throughout pregnancy, and in the postnatal period for both lactating and non-lactating mothers.
CitraNatal® DHA contains the following . . .
- Calcium citrate, an excellent source of calcium with unsurpassed bioavailability1,2
- A dual iron formulation:
- Ferrous gluconate — Known for tolerability
- Carbonyl iron — Safe, effective, and well tolerated3
- Docusate sodium, a gentle and effective stool softener that protects against the discomfort of constipation
In addition, CitraNatal® DHA contains 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).
- Heller HJ, Greer LG, Haynes SD, Poindexter JR, Pak CY. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic comparison of two calcium supplements in postmenopausal women. J Clin Pharmacol. 2000 Nov;40(11):1237-44.
- Heller HJ, Stewart A, Haynes S, Pak CY. Pharmacokinetics of calcium absorption from two commercial calcium supplements. J Clin Pharmacol. 1999 Nov;39(11):1151-4.
- Gordeuk VR, Brittenham GM, McLaren CE, Hughes MA, Keating LJ. Carbonyl iron therapy for iron deficiency anemia. Blood. 1986 Mar;67(3):745-52.
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