Pregnancy Care Advanced
Metagenics
Overview
Pregnancy Care Advanced provides a comprehensive blend of vitamins and minerals essential for preconception, pregnancy, and lactation. It includes bioavailable forms of key nutrients like folate, B12, and several minerals, but dosage levels require careful consideration to avoid exceeding Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) and potential adverse effects.
The Good
Comprehensive nutrient profile tailored for preconception, pregnancy, and lactation
Includes bioavailable forms of B vitamins (Levomefolate, Mecobalamin) enhancing efficacy
Provides high strength iodine, crucial for fetal brain development
The Bad
Potential for gastrointestinal discomfort with higher doses of certain minerals like iron and zinc
Risk of inaccurate lab results due to biotin interference at the high doses
Potential drug interactions, especially with Folic Acid, Iron, and Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Is it for you?
Best For: Pregnant women, women planning pregnancy, new mothers
Skip If: You have specific allergies to common prenatal ingredients, or have been advised against certain nutrients by a healthcare provider.
Ingredients Analysis
Choline
69 mgCholine Bitartrate
168 mgLutein
1 mgAscorbic Acid
50 mgCalcium Ascorbate Dihydrate
60.5 mgBeta-Carotene
3 mgMenaquinone-7
15 mcgCholecalciferol
12.5 mcgThiamine Hydrochloride
12.5 mgRiboflavin Sodium Phosphate
12.5 mgNicotinamide
15 mgCalcium Pantothenate
12.5 mgPyridoxine Hydrochloride
12.5 mgFolic Acid
200 mcgLevomefolic Acid
50 mcgLevomefolate Glucosamine
89 mcgMecobalamin
250 mcgBiotin
35 mcgIron
12 mgZinc
10 mgManganese
1.3 mgIodine
149.5 mcgPotassium Iodide
195.6 mcgChromium
25 mcgChromium Nicotinate
250 mcgMolybdenum
25 mcgMolybdenum Trioxide
37.5 mcgSelenium
25 mcgSelenomethionine
62.5 mcgHow to Use
Typically taken once daily with a meal, as directed on the product label or by a healthcare professional.
Daily
Morning or Evening
With food
Who Should Use This
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