Prenatal and Nursing Formula by SFI Health – Maternal Nutrition Prenatal Multivitamin
Prenatal and Nursing Formula capsules by SFI Health are a prenatal multivitamin and mineral supplement for adults before conception, during pregnancy, and while nursing. The formula combines active folate and methylcobalamin with chelated iron, choline, and vitamin D to support maternal nutrition during the childbearing years.
Key Prenatal and Nursing Formula Benefits
- Supports increased nutritional needs before conception, during pregnancy, and while nursing with a broad combination of vitamins and minerals.
- Provides folate for normal DNA production and cell division as maternal and developing tissues grow.
- Supplies iron needed to make hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen throughout the body.
- Supports calcium absorption and normal bone development through vitamin D.
How Prenatal and Nursing Formula Works
The body needs nutrients for different jobs as tissues grow and daily demands change. Folate and vitamin B12 provide methylation support by moving small chemical units used in normal cell processes. Iron supplies the oxygen-carrying system, while vitamin D helps make dietary calcium available for bone. This combination complements food intake without replacing individualized prenatal nutrition advice.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Folate: Supports normal cell division by helping the body make DNA, the instructions each new cell needs. This formula supplies folate as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, a form used in folate-dependent processes that support normal tissue growth during the childbearing years.
- Iron: Helps red blood cells carry oxygen by providing a building block of hemoglobin. Adequate iron supports the expansion of maternal red blood cells during pregnancy. This formula supplies ferrous bisglycinate chelate; individual iron needs should be reviewed with a healthcare professional.
- Choline: Provides material for the membranes that surround cells and for acetylcholine, a messenger used by nerves. These roles make choline important for everyday cellular function and maternal nutrition. The choline in this formula complements dietary sources rather than replacing them.
- Vitamin D: Helps the intestine absorb calcium and supports the mineralization of growing and existing bone. Supplied here as cholecalciferol, vitamin D works alongside dietary calcium to support maternal bone health and normal skeletal development.
- Vitamin B12: Works with folate to recycle homocysteine into methionine, an amino acid the body uses to build proteins and supply methyl groups for normal cell processes. This formula provides methylcobalamin, an active B12 form that participates in this pathway.
Prenatal and Nursing Formula Is Formulated For
- Adults preparing for pregnancy who need a practitioner-guided multivitamin and mineral plan.
- Pregnant and nursing adults seeking nutritional support with folate, iron, choline, and vitamin D.
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Recommendation: Adults: 3 capsules per day with food or as directed by your healthcare professional. Not intended for children.
Serving Size: 3 Capsules
Servings Per Container: Not stated on the manufacturer's label
Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) ... 1,500 mcg RAE
Vitamin C (as L-ascorbic acid) ... 100 mg
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) ... 50 mcg
Vitamin E (57% as RRR-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate, 43% as RRR-alpha-tocopherol) ... 46 mg
Vitamin K (50% as vitamin K1 (phytonadione) and 50% as vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7)) ... 60 mcg
Thiamin (as thiamin HCl) ... 3.4 mg
Riboflavin ... 4 mg
Niacin (75% as niacinamide and 25% as niacin) ... 20 mg NE
Vitamin B 6 (50% as pyridoxine HCl and 50% as pyridoxal 5’-phosphate) ... 15 mg
Folate (as Metafolin ®‡ calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) ... 1,020 mcg DFE (600 mcg)
Vitamin B 12 (as methylcobalamin) ... 500 mcg
Biotin (D-biotin) ... 300 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium D-pantothenate) ... 10 mg
Choline (as choline bitartrate) ... 150 mg
Calcium (as calcium citrate-malate complex) ... 100 mg
Iron (as Ferrochel ® ferrous bisglycinate chelate ‡‡ ) ... 27 mg
Iodine (as potassium iodide) ... 150 mcg
Magnesium (80% as magnesium citrate complex and 20% as magnesium oxide) ... 125 mg
Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate chelate) ... 15 mg
Selenium (as Se-methylseleno-L-cysteine) ... 50 mcg
Copper (as copper gluconate) ... 0.5 mg
Chromium (as Albion ® chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate ‡‡ ) ... 75 mcg
Molybdenum (as Albion ® molybdenum glycinate chelate ‡‡ ) ... 10 mcg
Natural Mixed Tocopherols (RRR-gamma, RRR-delta, RRR-beta) ... 5 mg
* Daily value not established
NOTE: % Daily Value is for Pregnant & Lactating Women.
‡Metafolin® is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
‡‡Albion® and Ferrochel® are registered trademarks of Balchem Corporations and its subsidiaries.
Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water), microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, and natural citrus flavor.
Does Not Contain: Made without common allergens: milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, gluten, soybeans, and sesame. No synthetic colors or flavors.
If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare professional before using this product. Keep out of the reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prenatal and Nursing Formula
What are the benefits of Prenatal and Nursing Formula?
Prenatal and Nursing Formula supports maternal nutrition before conception, during pregnancy, and while nursing. Folate supports normal cell division, iron supports oxygen transport, and vitamin D supports calcium absorption and bone development. Choline and vitamin B12 contribute to normal cellular function.
Who should take Prenatal and Nursing Formula?
This SFI Health formula is intended for adults planning pregnancy, pregnant adults, and those who are nursing. It contains iron, folate, choline, and other vitamins and minerals. Review your diet, medications, and other supplements with your healthcare professional to determine whether this combination meets your needs. Not intended for children.
Are there any side effects of taking Prenatal and Nursing Formula?
Iron supplements can cause stomach upset or constipation, and individual tolerability varies. This formula also contains vitamin K, which can interact with warfarin and similar anticoagulants. If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare professional before using this product. Keep out of the reach of children. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under the age of 6. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
How does Prenatal and Nursing Formula support overall health?
Prenatal and Nursing Formula provides nutrients used in several everyday processes: folate and vitamin B12 work together in normal methylation, iron helps move oxygen to tissues, choline contributes to cell membranes, and vitamin D supports calcium absorption. It complements a varied diet during the childbearing years rather than replacing food or individualized prenatal care.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
