BLOG

Nutrition and pregnancy

12 April, 2022


Nutrition for pregnancy and prenatal

Micro-nutrients

Cellular nutrition is essential during pregnancy and the prenatal period, we must increase all the needs of vitamins and minerals. Here we inform which ones we should focus on to live a harmonious pregnancy and recover faster during the prenatal period.


Nutrition for pregnancy and prenatal

Vitamins

Folic acid or Vitamin B9

Folic acid is essential to prevent neural tube defects (spina bifida and anencephaly) and prevent preterm birth. You should increase its consumption the months before pregnancy and during the first trimester for a correct fetal and placental development. You can consume Giving greensOptimal V months before pregnancy to prevent deficiencies.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps to increase the absorption of calcium, the requirement of which is higher. It is found in Optimal V – Purenourish.

However, the body also produces vitamin D with sun exposure, so we recommend going outside and taking a walk.

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is necessary for the development of the nervous system and the growth of the fetus in general. It also participates in carbohydrate metabolism which is altered during this period. It is found in Optimal V – Purenourish.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is essential in the formation of fetal spina bifida, along with vitamin B6.

Its contribution is sufficient with that containing Optimal V.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is involved in the processes of growth and repair of fetal tissues. It also improves the absorption of iron and the immune system.

We found it Vináli – Giving greens – Optimal V – PurenourishTahitian noni.


Nutrition for pregnancy and prenatal

Minerals

Iron

The supply of iron is essential because the mother’s blood volume increases. In addition, during childbirth there is blood loss, so its requirements are usually high even the prenatal period.

Ensures at least 2 doses of 30 ml, daily, the consumption of the following food: Tahitian noni

To prevent deficiencies and improve their absorption, take it on an empty stomach and together with vitamin C, and always without coffee or tea, as they reduce its absorption.

Calcium

In pregnancy calcium recommendations are 950 mg/day – 2 capsules of Optimal M (75 mg) + 1 serving of Purenourish (40 mg) + 2 capsules of Vináli (692 mg) + 1 serving of Giving greens (30 mg) = 837 mg of calcium, 200 mg more than in a healthy adult woman. Its deficit decreases maternal and fetal bone density, can cause hypertension and low fetal weight.

Iodine

Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, responsible for the basal metabolism of pregnant or breastfeeding women. During pregnancy and the prenatal period, thyroid hormones increase due to their contribution to fetal growth and tissue maturation.

A lack of iodine influences the development of the child’s nervous system, but you have to be careful, since an excess can cause alterations in the thyroid gland of the newborn.

At this time the woman needs 50 μg more than normal. You can get them by consuming Optimal M – Purenourish so it is difficult to have a lack.

Micronutrient Summary: vitamins and minerals


Fats (30% kcal total)

The fat must come mainly from olive oil. But it is also convenient to choose this nutritional product with omega 3 or Omega Q fat, from fish oil (EPA – 295 mg, DHA – 235 mg per capsule) and coenzyme Q10 (such as ubiquinone), DHA acid is essential in the development of the nervous system of the fetus and baby.

Olive oil

Olive oil is the great reference of the Mediterranean diet, due to its content of oleic acid, vitamin e and other antioxidants. This food helps to:

  • Prevent cardiovascular diseases such as hypercholesterolemia and preeclampsia.
  • Improve our defenses and is antioxidant.
  • Improve metabolic glucose control, preventing gestational diabetes.

This oil always has to be your daily fat of choice for cooking and dressing your dishes, or even include it with bread at breakfast. If it is extra virgin, the organoleptic and nutritional quality will be much higher.

3-5 tablespoons / day

Avoid the consumption of saturated fats, present in foods of animal origin, which can mean more digestive discomfort at the beginning of pregnancy and excessive weight gain, with the risks involved (gestational diabetes, hyper-cholesterolemia, preeclampsia, etc.).


Nutrition for pregnancy and prenatal

Nutrient Summary

NutrientsFood1st quarter2nd, 3rd trimester and prenatal period
Carbohydrates
PureNourish
Powerboost
Giving Greens
Normal consumption, well distributed. Let’s avoid sugars and sweetsLet’s increase the amounts by one or 2 doses per day
Fiber and probiotics
PureNourish
Powerboost
Giving Greens
Probiotiix
Let’s ensure consumptionLet’s increase the dose if we are constipated
Protein1 serving of PureNourish (18 g)
1 serving of Giving Greens (1 g)
0.8 g per kg weight/day1 to 1.5 g per kg body weight/day
Omega 3 fatty acidsOmega QLet’s avoid saturated fats (fatty meats and sausages)Let’s maintain consumption
LiquidsWater purified by puritii2 liters per dayLet’s increase by 0.5 liters, especially if there is water retention

 Nutrition for pregnancy and prenatal

Daily recommendation

NutrientsFoodRecommended
Folic acid or B9, if we wish to avoid its deficiency1 Caps Optimal V (167 mcg)+200 mcg
Vitamin D, if we want to avoid its deficiency1 Caps Optimal V (8.5 mcg)
1 serving of PureNourish (5 mcg)
Let’s maintain consumption – ensure a minimum of 5 mcg
Vitamin B6, if we want to avoid its deficiency1 Caps Optimal V (5.3 mg)
1 serving of PureNourish (1 mg)
+0.6 mg
Vitamin B12, if we want to avoid its deficiency1 Caps Optimal V (12 mcg)+0.2 mcg
Vitamin C, if we want to avoid its deficiency1 serving Giving greens (30 mg)
1 serving of PureNourish (30 mg)
+10mg
Iron, if we wish to avoid its deficiencyTahitian Noni (60 ml)+9 mg
Calcium, if we want to avoid its deficiency2 Caps Optimal M (150 mg)
1 serving of PureNourish (40 mg)
+200mg
Iodine, if we wish to avoid its deficiency2 Caps Optimal M (150 mcg)
1 serving of PureNourish (38 mcg)
+25 mg

Nutrition for pregnancy and prenatal

Daily Nutritional Program

If we want to integrate these products into our breakfastTahitian Noni 30 ml
Powerboost (1 serving)
Optimal V (1 caps) + Optimal M (1 caps)
If we want to integrate these products into our lunchOmega Q (1 caps)
PureNourish (1 serving)
If we want to integrate these products at the end of the dayTahitian Noni 30
mlOptimal M (1 caps)
If we want to integrate these products at dinnerGiving Greens (1 serving)
Omega Q (1 caps)
1 hour after dinner or before we restProbiotiix (1 caps)

If we want to order these products, we find them on our online store

If we want to know more about cellular nutrition