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Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold Mini
Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold Mini provides 20 important nutrients, including folic acid and vitamin D3, to support women’s nutritional needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Read the warnings below before purchase.
Overview
Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold Mini provides 20 essential nutrients, including folic acid to help prevent neural tube defects and vitamin D3 to support maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Why use
- Provides 500 micrograms of folic acid to support a healthy pregnancy and help prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida when taken at least four weeks before conception and during the first trimester.
- Contains 250 mg of omega-3 (DHA) to support healthy fetal brain development.
- Includes 1000 IU of vitamin D3 to support healthy fetal development.
- Provides a comprehensive range of nutrients to support the nutritional needs of women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
The Blackmores difference
Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold Mini provides 20 important nutrients, including folic acid and vitamin D3, to support the increased nutritional needs of women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Contains 500 mg of high-purity omega-3 fish oil, providing 250 mg DHA to support healthy fetal brain development.
- Includes a low-constipation, low-nausea form of iron that is gentle on the stomach.
Active ingredients per capsule
containing omega-3 marine triglycerides 82.5 mg as: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 62.5 mg Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 12.5 mg
Also called niacin; nicotinamide (vitamin B3) is a water-soluble nutrient involved in energy production and carbohydrate metabolism.
Legumes, peanuts, wheat bran, and fish are all sources of vitamin B3.
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a water-soluble antioxidant nutrient involved in many biological processes in the body. Vitamin C is found in a number of fruits and vegetables, great sources are capsicums, blackcurrants, oranges and strawberries.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and is primarily stored in the bones.
Calcium containing foods include dairy products, fortified soy products, broccoli, bok choy, fish with bones- such as salmon and sardines.
Biotin is a water-soluble nutrient belonging to the B group vitamins. Food sources of biotin include cheese, cauliflower and eggs.
Iron is an essential mineral and an important component of proteins, such as haemoglobin, involved in oxygen transport and metabolism.
Iron containing foods include lean red meat, poultry, fish, oysters, dried fruit, legumes, beetroot, whole grains and tofu.
Zinc is an essential trace element that plays a role in every living cell in the body. There are also around 300 enzymes that need zinc for healthy function.
Zinc containing foods include meat, eggs, seafood- especially oysters, whole grains and seeds.
Magnesium is an essential nutrient that plays a role in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body and plays a role in a large number of biological processes.
Magnesium containing foods include green leafy vegetables, nuts, cocoa and whole grains.
Selenium is a trace element that acts a cofactor of antioxidant enzymes.
Selenium makes it's way into the food chain through incorporation into plants from soil, leading to a variation in the amount of selenium in human adults around the world depending on the selenium content of the soils and crops in different locations.
Selenium food sources include brewer's yeast, wheat germ, fish, seafood, Brazil nuts and garlic.
Chromium is an essential trace mineral needed for carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism.
Chromium is found in brewer's yeast, wholegrain breads and cereals, cheese, eggs, bananas, spinach and mushrooms.
Thiamine (vitamin B1) is a water-soluble nutrient required for converting carbohydrates into energy.
Food sources include whole grains, beans, nuts, sunflower seeds, pork and beef.
Riboflavin (vitamijn B2) is a water-soluble vitamin involved in ATP production and the metabolism of many of the other B group vitamins. Food sources include almonds, mushrooms and wild rice.
Vitamin B2 supplements may change urine colour to bright yellow.This is harmless and temporary.
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is involved in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates for energy production.
Vitamin B5 is found in sunflower seeds, peas, beans (except green beans), poultry and whole grains.
Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) is a water-soluble nutrient involved in the production of proteins, neurotransmitters and haemoglobin. Whole grains, legumes, bananas, seeds, nuts and potatoes are good sources of vitamin B6.
Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) is an essential water-soluble nutrient needed for protein and DNA synthesis, folate metabolism, and red blood cell production.
Food sources of vitamin B12 include egg yolk, fish, beef, milk and cheese.
Colecalciferol (vitamin D) is a fat-soluble nutrient that is manufactured in the skin through the action of sunlight. Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism which is important in the maintenance of bone health.
A water-soluble B group vitamin, folate is involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA and the activation of vitamin B12 into it's active form.
Folic acid is found in fresh green leafy vegetables, broccoli, mushrooms, legumes, nuts and fortified cereals.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient that exists in 8 different isomers (forms) of vitamin E alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol; and alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocotrienol. It's main action is as an antioxidant which is responsible for many of it's functions in the body. Vitamin E is found in cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds.
Iodine is an essential trace element and is an integral part of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine, required for normal growth and metabolism.
An adequate intake of iodine is particularly important for pregnant and breastfeeding women when infants are entirely dependent on their mother's intake of iodine for normal growth and brain development.
Foods containing iodine include seawater fish, shellfish, seaweeds and iodised salt.
Betacarotene is a fat soluble antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables- particularly carrots.
Also called provitamin A, betacarotene is converted into vitamin A in the body.
Dosage
Adults: Take 2 capsules two times a day, or as professionally prescribed. Take with food. (Total: 4 capsules a day)
Warnings
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or on warfarin therapy, talk to your health professional before use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
- Dietary supplements can only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate.
- Always talk to your health professional before taking multiple products for pregnancy.
- Do not exceed the stated dose except on medical advice.
- lf you have had a baby with a neural tube defect/spina bifida, seek specific medical advice.
- This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses.
- A daily dose of150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
- Advise your doctor of any medicine you take during pregnancy, particularly in your first trimester.
- lf you are concerned about the health of yourself or your baby, talk to your health practitioner.
- Store below 30°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight.
- If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use.
- Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional
- Store below 30°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Do not use if cap seal is broken or missing.
- Contains sulfites, fish and soya bean products.
Physical description
Oval, opaque brown capsule
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