The Benefits Of The Ingredients In Prenatal Complete Liquid Multivitamin

Buried Treasure™ Prenatal Complete is a complete high-potency liquid supplement with added DHA that provides many benefits for mothers-to-be.

This supplement contains natural ingredients that are beneficial for mom and baby, including DHA Omega-3s, bioflavonoids, B complex vitamins.

Regardless of stage – if you are trying to conceive, are currently pregnant, or are breastfeeding – Prenatal Complete may be the perfect multivitamin to help you maintain proper health for yourself and your baby.

Proper nutrition is essential before, during, and after pregnancy

A woman’s health is essential for the good health of her baby before, during, and after pregnancy (1).

It’s important to maintain an optimal maternal nutrition. Having a proper diet during pregnancy will ensure you have enough vitamins and minerals for the fetus and baby’s development. This includes, but not limited to (2):

Vitamin D
Folic acid
Iron
Vitamin C
Calcium

This is also why its highly suggested for mothers to consume prenatal supplements, even before conception.

The beneficial 6 groups of ingredients in Prenatal Complete

Prenatal Complete contains 6 groups of ingredients required for optimal prenatal health.

This includes naturally derived DHA, Bioflavonoids, Natural herbs, B Complex Vitamins, and other essential prenatal vitamins and minerals.

DHA Omega-3s

DHA – docosahexaenoic acid – is the most complex form of unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids and found in animal products, fish oil, and algae.

During pregnancy, DHA is involved in the development cycle from fetal growth through childhood. DHA is responsible for brain and eye growth, primarily in retinal development (3).

Bioflavonoids

Bioflavonoids are naturally occurring antioxidants that protect cells against oxidative stress and damage to keep cells healthy (4).

Bioflavonoids also enhance the action of vitamin C, supports blood circulation, and deliver valuable nutrition to the fetus.

Natural Herbs

Ginger Root

Ginger is beneficial for mothers during pregnancy because of its effect on the digestive system (5).

Red Raspberry Leaf

Raspberry leaf is also important, but also has been shown to help in shortening labor and reducing childbirth complications (6).

B Complex Vitamins

Prenatal Complete contains many important B vitamins – B 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 12 – but vitamins B7 and B9 are some of the most important.

Biotin (B7)

Biotin is a member of the vitamin B family that promotes healthy cell growth and metabolism of protein-building amino acids (7). Amplified cell growth and protein-building are especially important during fetal development as all bodily systems are forming.

Folic Acid (B9)

Folic acid is one of the most important micronutrients for pregnancy. This vitamin is important for producing DNA and building new cells and is required for normal growth (8).

Other Essential Vitamins

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and antioxidant also known as ascorbic acid found in an abundant number of vegetables and fruits. It plays an important role in several functions in the body, like supporting a healthy immune system and iron absorption, which is especially important during fetal development (9).

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cells against free radicals and oxidative stress. It has the ability to fix and prevent damage. It works in partnership with vitamin C, and can improve blood circulation to the placenta (10).

Supplemental can vitamin E (accessed through breast milk) also help pre-term infants by promoting respiratory health.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A – also known as retinol – is an antioxidant and carotenoid that provides many of the same benefits as vitamin E. Vitamin A is responsible for fetal growth and the development of both the visual and immune systems (11).

Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of visual impairment in infants and young (11).

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin linked to several important functions of the body and comes in two forms – D2 and D3. Vitamin D is found in a variety of natural food sources, including plants and animal products (12).

During fetal growth, vitamin D aids in the development of a healthy immune system and strong bones. It also helps with the growth of a healthy brain both during and after birth.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting and preventing excessive bleeding (13).

This vitamin is one babies don’t get enough of from their mothers during pregnancy or after birth from breast milk. This makes it essential for supplementation.

Essential Prenatal Minerals

Prenatal Complete contains many important minerals – magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium, etc – but iron, zinc, and calcium are some of the most important.

Iron

Iron benefits red blood cells and increases their ability to carry oxygen. During pregnancy, supplemented iron helps the body make more blood for the baby. Extra iron also helps prevent anemia in the mother.

Calcium

Calcium is essential for building the brain and developing cognitive capacity and memory during gestation and after birth through breast milk (14).

Zinc

Zinc has been shown as important for fetal development. This nutrient has been shown to be especially beneficial for low birth weight babies to improve the rate of growth (15). Also, mothers deficient in zinc tend to give birth to low-weight babies.

Is Prenatal Complete right for you?

As shown above, the key ingredients in Buried Treasure™ Prenatal Complete are essential for mothers-to-be, regardless of if you are trying to conceive, are currently pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns about adding a new supplement in your daily routine, seek advice from a medical professional.

Author: Allison Lansman, RDN, LD

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