CitraNatal prenatal vitamins are specifically formulated for women prior to conception, throughout pregnancy, and during the postnatal period. The benefits of CitraNatal vitamins include:
- Calcium citrate, which does not cause gas or bloating
- CitraNatal Rx and CitraNatal DHA both contain a dual-iron compound of carbonyl iron which extends absorpotion over a period of time and ferrous gluconate which is a mild form of iron salt
- CitraNatal 90 DHA contains 90 mg of carbonyl iron which extends absorption over a period of time
- Docusate sodium, a stool softener, to help reduce the effects of constipation
- Vitamin C to further enhance iron absorption, combined with vitamin E to provide antioxidant attributes
- The protection and benefits of 1 mg of folic acid, which has been shown to help reduce neural tube defects1
- Minerals zinc, copper and iodine
- Pure DHA, an essential fatty acid derived from an all natural plant source which contains no detectable levels of mercury or PCBs sometimes found in fish oil
| The right nutrients . . . | . . . for the right reasons |
|---|---|
| Calcium citrate |
unsurpassed bioavailability for bone health2
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| DHA | all natural plant-source DHA
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| Iron | helps protect against anemia
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| Docusate sodium | a gentle stool softener to guard against constipation |
| Folic acid | helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects1 |
| Vitamin C | further enhances iron absorption6 |
| Vitamin E | useful in vitamin deficiencies7 |
| Vitamin D3(cholecalciferol) | important for its role in calcium metabolism and absorption |
| Vitamins B1, B2, B3 | help aid in digestion and normal growth of the fetus7 |
| Vitamin B6 | may be useful in presence of nausea, once other causes are ruled out8 |
| Zinc, Copper | both help protect against anemia6 |
| Iodine (potassium iodide) | an essential mineral for proper thyroid function; helps prevent maternal deficiency9 |
- Werler MM, Shapiro S, Mitchell AA. Periconceptional folic acid exposure and risk of occurrent neural tube defects. JAMA. 1993 Mar 10;269(10):1257-61.
- Harvey JA, Kenny P, Poindexter J, Pak CY. Superior calcium absorption from calcium citrate than calcium carbonate using external forearm counting. J Am Coll Nutr. 1990 Dec;9(6):583-7.
- Otto SJ, de Groot RH, Hornstra G. Increased risk of postpartum depressive symptoms is associated with slower normalization after pregnancy of the functional docosahexaenoic acid status. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2003 Oct;69(4):237-43.
- Smuts CM, Huang M, Mundy D, Plasse T, Major S, Carlson SE. A randomized trial of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during the third trimester of pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Mar;101(3):469-79.
- Cheruku SR, Montgomery-Downs HE, Farkas SL, Thoman EB, Lammi-Keefe CJ. Higher maternal plasma docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy is associated with more mature neonatal sleep-state patterning. Am J Clin Nutr. 2002 Sep;76(3):608-13.
- National Academy of Sciences. Institute of Medicine (U.S.) Food and Nutrition Board. Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation. National Academy Press, Washington DC 1992.
- Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 10th ed. McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, New York 2001, 1753-1770.
- Niebyl JR, Goodwin TM. Overview of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy with an emphasis on vitamins and ginger. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2002 May;186(5 Suppl Understanding):S253-5.
- Pitkin RM, Danfort DN, Scott JR, eds. Obstetrics and Gynecology. JB Lippincott Company, Philadelphia 1986:181-193.
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CitraNatal DHA and CitraNatal 90 DHA provide 250 mg of Martek's life'sDHA™, the bulk of the recommended daily amount.
