Up to 80% of women who took prenatal supplements were
deficient in one important nutrient.
Curious? Read on to find out the details...
A study by the University of Pittsburgh reported in the
Journal of Nutrition that prenatal multivitamin supplements do not prevent a
Vitamin D deficiency!
Maybe you are saying, "I've heard of foliate and
pregnancy, but not Vitamin D". Well, let me fill you in on the importance
of Vitamin D for you and your baby.
What Vitamin D does for your baby...
proper tooth formation
insulin production
increased mineral absorption
fetal organ and brain development
In addition, babies born with a Vitamin D deficiency have
been associated with having an increase of asthma, impaired growth, skeletal
problems, Type 1 diabetes and schizophrenia.
What Vitamin D does for you...
protection against depression
insulin production
increased mineral absorption
improved bone health
prevention of blood pressure during pregnancy (preeclampsia)
prevention of colon and breast cancer
Are you ready to up your intake of Vitamin D?
During my 15 years as a Registered Dietician, I have
counseled many pregnant women who were shocked to find out they were deficient
in Vitamin D, even though they were taking relatively large amounts of prenatal
supplements.
This may come as a surprise, but the best sources are
grass-fed dairy and eggs, grass-fed meats, lard, butterfat, shellfish, Salmon,
marine oil, and liver/organ meat.
You can also supplement with Vitamin D, but you need to be
careful of the supplement company and also have proper gut function to enable
you to fully absorb it.
Laura Flynn, Registered Dietician, is Co-Author of The Fit
and Healthy Pregnancy Guide - your source for holistic coaching on pregnancy
nutrition and exercise. Visit http://www.FitandHealthyPregnancy.com for Free
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