What is DHA?
DHA stands for docosahexaenoic acid, an important type of fatty acid that helps support brain and eye development during pregnancy and infancy.
- DHA is delivered from mom to baby through the placenta before birth and is naturally found in breast milk.
- Health Canada recommends that pregnant women should eat at least 150 g of cooked fish per week1.
- You may also choose to take a prenatal DHA supplement to ensure you reach the recommended 200 mg of DHA per day for pregnancy and breastfeeding2.
- Not all prenatal multivitamins come with prenatal DHA, so ask your doctor if you require a prenatal DHA supplement.
1HC reference
2EU reference for DHA intake
- Contains 225mg of DHA which helps support cognitive and brain function with 100% of the recommended daily amount for Folic Acid to help reduce risk of neural tube defects*
- Helps to support normal early fetal development
- Helps in connective tissue formation
- Helps in the development and maintenance of bones
- Contributes to normal fertility
- Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue ⱡ ⱡ CAUSED BY IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA.
- Helps maintain normal blood glucose levels
- Helps maintain immune function
- Helps in wound healing
Caution: Do not exceed the recommended dose. If taking other supplements, read label, as other supplements may contain the same ingredients. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control centre immediately. Keep out of reach of children. There is enough iron in this package to seriously harm a child. To exclude the diagnosis of a serious cause of infertility, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use. Hypersensitivity has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.
*When taken daily at least 3 months prior to becoming pregnancy and during early pregnancy
**Over-the-counter prenatal multivitamin brand. ProVoice Research 2023. Data on file.
MATERNA Tablet:
Adults: 1 tablet daily with food prior to conception, during pregnancy, and when breastfeeding. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
MATERNA DHA Softgel :
Adults: 1 softgel daily.
| EACH TABLET CONTAINS: | |
|---|---|
| VITAMINS | |
| Beta-Carotene | 5400 mcg |
| Biotin | 24 mcg |
| Vitamin A (vitamin A acetate) | 462 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) | 2.8 mcg |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 70 mg |
| Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) | 15 mcg/ 600 IU |
| Vitamin E (dl-α tocopheryl acetate) | 4.8 mg AT |
| Folate (folic acid) | 600 mcg |
| Niacinamide | 8 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid (calcium d-pantothenate) | 3.6 mg |
| MINERALS | |
| Calcium (calcium carbonate) | 250 mg |
| Chromium (chromium chloride) | 9 mcg |
| Copper (cupric citrate) | 0.3 mg |
| Iodine (potassium iodide) | 225 mcg |
| Iron (ferrous fumarate) | 24 mg |
| Magnesium (magnesium oxide) | 50 mg |
| Manganese (manganese gluconate dihydrate) | 1.2 mg |
| Molybdenum (sodium molybdate) | 28 mcg |
| Selenium (sodium selenite) | 17 mcg |
| Zinc (zinc oxide) | 2.4 mg |
| EACH PRENATAL DHA SOFTGEL CONTAINS: | |
| Fish oil (anchovy, sardine, and/or mackerel) | 535 mg |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | 225 mg |
| Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) | 45 mg |
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
MATERNA Tablet: acacia gum, carmine, carnauba wax, cellulose gum, citric acid, corn starch, dicalcium phosphate, dl-alpha tocopherol, ethylcellulose, glucose syrup, hyprolose, macrogol, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, medium chain triglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose, modified food starch, mono and di-glycerides of fatty acids, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, sodium ascorbate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, trisodium citrate
DHA Softgel: Gelatin (Bovine), Glycerol, Tocopherols, Purified Water.
Product information is subject to change. Please refer to the product label or packaging for the most current nutrition and allergen information.
With Folic acid to help reduce risk of neural tube defects*. Contains DHA to help support cognitive and brain function … and more!
With 100% of the recommended daily folic acid and Vitamin D. Helps support early fetal development. Helps … and more!
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