Taking VitaDHA Plus during pregnancy
Good morning. I am in the twentieth week of pregnancy. My gynecologist recommended taking Omega-3. Following the Zone diet, I took them for a long time and then stopped. I already take folic acid in a mineral and vitamin supplement. I would like to take your VitaDHA Plus, but the dosage is really high. What should I do? Can I take it less often during the week instead of every day?
Dear Alberta,
In our product line, there is a supplement specifically designed for pregnancy and breastfeeding: VitaDHA Materna.
It is a rich source of DHA (250 milligrams) with very high purity and digestibility, as well as L-methylfolate (400 micrograms), a highly bioavailable form of folic acid. VitaDHA Materna can be recommended from the 3rd month of pregnancy until the 6th month of breastfeeding: the daily dose is 1 capsule per day taken shortly before a main meal. If you wish, in agreement with your gynecologist's advice, you can take VitaDHA Materna along with your folic acid supplement, because the recommended folic acid dose for pregnancy is up to 800 micrograms (the minimum dose is 400 micrograms).
In the last trimester of pregnancy, the need for DHA increases considerably: I recommend taking VitaDHA liquid in single-dose sachets, which provides an exceptional intake of 1250 milligrams of DHA per dose. In this particular phase of a woman's life, experts recommend taking at least 500 milligrams of DHA per day. If you want, you can take 1 sachet every other day, averaging 625 milligrams of DHA daily. The oil (just over 3 milligrams) can be taken alone or added to plain yogurt or citrus fruits. To avoid any possible aftertaste, it is best to keep the sachets in the freezer. I advise you to continue supplementation with VitaDHA at least until the sixth month after delivery. If you breastfeed your baby, I recommend continuing supplementation as long as breastfeeding lasts, because the newborn’s brain accumulates DHA intensively up to 18-24 months after birth.
Always consult your gynecologist for any dietary or supplement measures you plan to adopt. I remain at your disposal for any further questions.
Best regards and best wishes!
Dr. Rosaria Ramondino Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Chemist
