What is the rationale for combining Ferrous ascorbate with Folate + Vitamin B12?
Deficiencies of folate, vitamin B12, and iron are important causes of ineffective erythropoiesis that leads to nutritional anemia.
Consequences of deficiencies causes:
- IRON: Loss of productivity, cognitive impairment, and increased susceptibility to infection, and anemia during pregnancy, and preterm birth
- FOLATE ( FOLIC ACID): Low birth weight, neural tube defects, and elevated homocysteine levels and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases
- VITAMIN B12: Megablastic anemia, impaired cognitive performance and neurological changes (tingling in the hands and feet)
Did you Know?
In Canada, the prevalence of anemia is estimated to be in 9% of women aged 20 to 49 years, and in 13% of females aged 12 to 19 years, while higher rates are found amongst seniors.
(Study on Iron sufficiency of Canadians, published by Statistics Canada dated Nov, 2012)
FORMULA DESIGNED FOR
HEALTHY PREGNANCY OUTCOMES
| FORMULATION | QTY/CAP | ROLE |
|---|---|---|
| Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) | 100 mg | Helps in the production of hemoglobin, prevents anaemia, helps pregnant women meet recommended intake for iron, when taken in conjunction with a healthy diet. |
| Folate (Folic acid | 1 mg | Helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily at least 3 months prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy. Helps to support normal early fetal development of the brain and spinal cord. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg | For the production of red blood cells |
Adopted from Multivitamin and Minerals monograph published by Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate, Canada and Prenatal Nutritional Guidelines for Health Professionals, published by Health Canada.
