{"product_id":"pregnacare-plus","title":"Pregnacare Plus Tablets\/Capsules 56's","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePregnacare Plus is a premium prenatal dual-pack supplement designed to provide comprehensive nutritional support for mothers-to-be. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormulated by Vitabiotics, the UK's number one pregnancy supplement brand, it contains a combination of 28 comprehensive multivitamin tablets and 28 high-purity Omega-3 capsules to cover the dietary requirements from before conception, through the entirety of pregnancy, and during breastfeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh new look, same trusted formula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProvides all the benefits of the Pregna care Original multivitamin tablet - which contains essential nutrients for pregnancy, plus an Omega-3 capsule to provide a rich source of DHA which contributes to normal brain and eye development of the foetus**. Pregnacare is also the UK’s No.1 pregnancy supplement brand*.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"expandable__content__productlist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eResearch increasingly shows the importance of Essential Fatty Acids such as DHA in the development of babies and infants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eContains 400µg folic acid and 10µg vitamin D, the levels advised by the UK Department of Health\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack design received may vary. Same product, new look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVitabiotics Pregnacare Plus Tablets\/Capsules Description\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePregnacare Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEven greater nutritional care for mother and baby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePregnacare Plus dual pack provides the original fully comprehensive multivitamin tablet, which delivers the essential nutrients for pregnancy including the recommended level of 400µg folic acid and 10 µg vitamin D as advised by the UK Department of Health during pregnancy and breast-feeding, plus an additional Omega-3 capsule to provide a rich source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) which contributes to normal brain and eye development of the foetus**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: Some pregnancy formulas do not include the exact 10 µg vitamin D, as advised by the UK Department of Health during pregnancy and breast-feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePregnacare Plus has been specially developed so that mothers-to-be can safeguard their extra dietary requirements, without confusion about which supplements to take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePregnacare Plus Provides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePregnacare multi-nutrient tablets with 400µg Folic Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePregnacare slow disperse tablets contain a careful formulation of 19 nutrients important for both mother and baby. Pregnacare has been carefully developed by experts so that all ingredient levels are within safe levels for pregnancy and are moderate rather than excessive. These include vitamin B12, plus vitamin D and folic acid at the exact level recommended for the development of the unborn baby. Supplemental folic acid intake increases maternal folate status\u003csup\u003e†\u003c\/sup\u003e. Low maternal folate status is a risk factor in the development of neural tube defects in the developing foetus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmega-3 capsules with 300mg DHA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsules contain high purity fish oil, which are a rich source of the important Omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. DHA is especially important during pregnancy as it contributes to normal brain and eye development of the foetus**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Pregnacare Omega-3 capsule per day provides 300 mg DHA, the exact level recommended by international experts in lipid nutrition*** for pregnant and lactating women, plus 60mg EPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pregnacare Plus Omega 3 capsule contains the purest pharmaceutical grade fish oil, certified for sustainability by Friend of the Sea. The capsules do not contain fish oil sourced from tuna, shark, marlin or swordfish. The UK FSA advises pregnant women, and women intending to become pregnant to avoid shark, marlin and swordfish and not to eat large amounts of tuna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D in Pregnancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UK Department of Health advises a supplement of 10µg vitamin D during pregnancy and breast-feeding, which is the exact amount found in Pregnacare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin E in Pregnancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Pregnacare contains a low recommended dietary intake of 4mg. This is present in the natural form which is better absorbed by the mother than synthetic vitamin E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Importance of Omega-3 fatty acids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults can obtain DHA and EPA indirectly through the conversion of the essential fatty acid alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), present in vegetable oils such as linseed but this process is very inefficient. Fish oils provide a much more reliable, direct source of DHA and EPA. The foetus and infant in early life need to receive these fatty acids directly as they only have a limited capability to convert essential fatty acids to more active long chain fatty acids such as DHA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrain and eye development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDHA is the predominant fatty acid in the central nervous system, found in the structural walls of brain cells. Amazingly, the foetal brain is made up of 60% fats of which 40% is DHA. There is a large increase in DHA uptake by the foetus and a corresponding increase in cerebral DHA content during the last trimester of pregnancy and the first post natal months.\u003csup\u003e1,2 \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt birth the baby's brain weight is about 70% of an adult's brain weight; 15% of brain growth occurs during infancy and the pre-school years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDHA is found in even greater concentrations in the retina, where it contributes up to 60% of the fatty acid content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs such, DHA is important throughout this period of development.\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintaining Maternal Health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring pregnancy, the growing foetus and placenta can increase certain maternal nutritional requirements. As it can be difficult to maintain this requirement through diet alone.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pregnacare Supplements\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitabiotics.com\/pages\/pregnancy-vitamins-pregnacare\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePregnacare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis proud to work in partnership with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Royal College of Midwives Websites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rcm.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoyal College of Midwives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto support the health of mothers and babies by raising awareness of the benefits of good nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality and purity guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the mother consumes has the potential to be passed on to the developing child, therefore only the purest pharmaceutical grade fish oil, has been used in Pregnacare Plus capsules. To ensure maximum benefit the oil is carefully concentrated to increase its DHA and EPA content and further purified. Each batch is rigorously tested, certified, and fully compliant with stringent EC and WHO rules on environmental pollutants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural lemon oil is included in the shell of Pregnacare Plus capsules as an odour-mask for women who find it difficult to take fish oil supplements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e20 Nutrients, including:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/acf09544-0fca-4ba3-8249-6886a32ad05e\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"FOLIC ACID\" class=\"shogun-image\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__title\"\u003eFolic Acid\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"item__text\"\u003eContributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/06c5a792-a685-49ed-bbe2-8bd77ce9f332\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"VITAMIN D\" class=\"shogun-image\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__title\"\u003eVitamin D\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"item__text\"\u003eVitamin D has a role in the process of cell division\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/5b9b6f9d-e7d4-4743-b5eb-0d04a4b340b2\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"IRON\" class=\"shogun-image\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__title\"\u003eiron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"item__text\"\u003eSpecifically formulated with an ideal, moderate level of iron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/9679acea-3d25-4931-9425-facf31c2735f\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"IODINE\" class=\"shogun-image\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__title\"\u003eIodine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"item__text\"\u003eContributes to normal production of thyroid hormones and function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/0c4f5a2c-5ce3-45a0-8b1b-27baa9acaa70\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"OMEGA-3 DHA\" class=\"shogun-image\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__title\"\u003eOmega-3 DHA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"item__text\"\u003eMaternal intake contributes to normal foetal brain \u0026amp; eye development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/9da0b18b-f793-424d-acfe-0c5aef6b8b87\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"B VITAMINS\" class=\"shogun-image\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item__title\"\u003eB Vitamins\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"item__text\"\u003eVitamins B2, B6, B12 contribute to normal red blood cell formation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KALONJI ONLINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58882996961440,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3548\/6624\/files\/PregnacarePlus.jpg?v=1788865380","url":"https:\/\/kalonji.co.ke\/products\/pregnacare-plus","provider":"KALONJI ONLINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}