Recent research published in the American Journal for Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) addressed the issue of nutrient levels during pregnancy. CRN weighed in on the findings.
Ovaterra by Fertility Nutraceuticals has launched two prenatal vitamin supplements formulated with the daily recommended amount of choline for pregnant and nursing women. They are available in daily packs, in a 4-week supply. The supplements contain 24 optimal vitamins and minerals in their bioavailable form for comprehensive nourishment, the company...
Sioux Falls, SD: OmegaQuant announced in a press release that its Omega-3 Index and Prenatal DHA test kits are now registered in the EU as in vitro diagnostic medical devices. Both tests are also CE-marked. OmegaQuant explained that CE marking is the medical device manufacturer’s claim that a product meets the essential requirements of all relevant...
A recent population-based, long term cohort study conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health studied the correlation between folic acid supplementation and the risk of autistic traits in children exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in utero. Children exposed to AEDs in utero have an increased risk of exhibiting autistic...
Prenatal care helps keep the mother and her future baby healthy during pregnancy. Doctors, nurses, or midwives monitor the development of the baby and do routine testing in order to find and prevent possible problems. It is important for women to seek prenatal care as soon as they learn they...
Health Aid introduces PrenatalProbio, a vegetarian probiotic formula designed to enhance maternal and infant’s early gut flora. The probiotics contain 22 billion CFU, 11 beneficial strains, and prebiotics. 1285 Reamwood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94089, 1-800-320-5699, www.healthaidamerica.com Published in WholeFoods Magazine December 2017...
Probiology released Prenatal Flora, a new probiotic formula for expecting mothers to support their vaginal health, and aid in relieving digestive aliments during pregnancy. Prenatal Flora contains six different clinically tested probiotic strains and is the only formula that includes a cranberry extract to promote urinary tract health. It is...
Lovebug Probiotics’ Labor of Love is the 1st-ever probiotic blend created for pregnant and nursing moms specially formulated to help nurture both mommy and baby — especially as baby is developing a healthy microbiome. This special blend helps to boost immunity for both the mother and baby for better health...
A new study published in the Journal of Public Analysis and Management has found evidence that prenatal exposure to emissions from a Pennsylvania Power Plant in a large region of New Jersey downwind from the plant had an impact on the birth weight of infants. Researchers studied singleton births between...
A new Prenatal DHA is now available from ChildLife. The supplement offers 500 mg of DHA and 80 mg of EPA in one soft gel in support of fetal brain and eye development as well as healthy birth size. Each batch is safe and pure. 8690 Hayden Pl., Culver City,...
