Good nutrition is vital throughout your pregnancy, not just in the first 12 weeks. Taken alongside a healthy diet, Optipreg Pregnancy Plus will help you feel your very best throughout your pregnancy and beyond.
Optipreg Pregnancy Plus – Contains 21 Vitamins & Minerals
Let’s take a closer look at what each vitamin and mineral actually does:
Vitamin C
Contributes to the normal function of the immune system and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. It is crucial for collagen formation, essential for normal blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth. It protects cells from oxidative damage and increases iron absorption.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant. One of its basic functions is to protect cell membranes. It also helps the body use selenium and vitamin K.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Needed to release energy from carbohydrate foods. It also helps control blood sugar, keeps skin healthy and supports the nervous and digestive systems.
Vitamin D3
Supports the normal function of the immune system, helps maintain strong bones and teeth, and supports muscle function.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Essential for forming red blood cells, helping cells make proteins, manufacturing brain chemicals such as serotonin and releasing stored energy.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Essential for converting carbohydrates into energy. Promotes healthy nerves and may help treat certain types of heart disease.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Involved in producing enzymes and breaking down carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Supports communication between the brain and nervous system and helps produce stress hormones.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Plays a vital role in thyroid hormone production, supports metabolism, helps produce immune cells and keeps skin, eyes and the nervous system healthy.
Folic Acid
The UK Department of Health recommends taking 400mcg folic acid daily until 12 weeks pregnant to help prevent neural tube defects. It also contributes to maternal tissue growth and cell division.
Biotin
Helps break down carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Supports glucose use and promotes healthy hair, skin and nails.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Essential for cell replication and red blood cell production. Supports nerve protection, energy conversion and DNA/RNA production.
Magnesium
Involved in energy production, nerve function, muscle relaxation and bone and tooth formation.
Iron
Contributes to reduced tiredness and fatigue. Essential for red blood cell formation, oxygen transport, immune function and energy metabolism.
Zinc
Critical for immune function, skin, hair, nails, bones, vision and cognitive health. Essential for fertility and reproduction and helps maintain normal testosterone levels.
Selenium
A trace mineral that acts as an antioxidant, protecting DNA from free radical damage. Supports sperm production, hair, nails, immune function and thyroid health.
Copper
Essential for collagen formation, red blood cell production, iron use, immunity and fertility.
Iodine
Required for thyroxine production, which regulates metabolism. Supports cognitive function, nervous system function and healthy skin.