The Gentle EssentialsServing size: 1 capsule30 servings per box Ingredient Per serving % DV Vitamin B6as pyridoxal-5-phosphate Per serving: 40 mg Percent daily value: 2000% Benefits Helps reduce nausea, supports baby’s brain and nervous system. About the daily value We include extra B6 because not only does it support fetal development, it also helps prevent nausea (it’s actually a main ingredient in morning-sickness meds). With our dose, even if used in combination with nausea medication, you'll still be at safe levels. Also found in Bananas, poultry, potatoes, fortified cereals, chickpeas Vitamin B12as methylcobalamin Per serving: 1 mg Percent daily value: 35,714% Benefits Supports energy, red blood cells, and baby’s brain and spine development. Why this form We use the most bioavailable form of Vitamin B12 so that your body can put it to use easily. About the daily value Vitamin B12 is extremely important for fertility and pregnancy; having too little is linked with ovulatory issues, implantation failure, poor egg and embryo quality, miscarriage risk, and neural tube defects. But only 1 to 2% of B12 in supplements actually gets absorbed, so we use a higher dose to help ensure that sufficient levels make it into the bloodstream (this is especially important for vegetarians and vegans, as dietary B12 is found in animal products). Vitamin B12 is non-toxic even at high levels, and any excess gets excreted via urine. Also found in Meat, fish, eggs, dairy, fortified plant foods Vitamin Cas ascorbic acid Per serving: 150 mg Percent daily value: 175% Benefits Boosts immunity, aids iron absorption, and supports baby’s growth. Also found in Citrus fruits, strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes Vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol (vegan) Per serving: 25 mcg (1,000 IU) Percent daily value: 167% Benefits Supports bones, immune health, and baby’s skeletal and nervous system. Why this form This form of Vitamin D is not only vegan, but also more effective, bioavailable, and stable than D2. About the daily value Because it's estimated that 40% of Americans and Canadians are deficient in this crucial vitamin, we make sure to follow the recommendation of dosing above the daily value. (It's so important, in fact, that we also offer an extra dose in our Calcium + Magnesium + Vitamin D Boost.) https://birdandbe.com/collections/trying/products/calcium-magnesium-vitamin-d-boost Also found in Sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks, fortified dairy, mushrooms Cholineas choline bitartrate Per serving: 150 mg Percent daily value: 27% Benefits Supports baby’s brain, spinal cord, and helps prevent pregnancy fatigue. About the daily value We're proud to offer one of the highest doses of Choline on the market. It's an expensive ingredient, but a critical one for fetal development. Cover your full daily needs by pairing this supplement with 2 to 3 eggs. Also found in Eggs, beef liver, salmon, soybeans, broccoli Folateas 400 mcg folic acid, 600 mcg calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate Per serving: 1 mg Percent daily value: 278% 1,667 DFE Benefits Crucial for baby’s brain and spinal cord development, helps prevent birth defects. Why this form Governing health authorities recommend that all reproductive-aged females take at least 400 mcg DFE (which stands for "dietary folate equivalent") via Folic Acid daily for at least 2 to 3 months before conception, and then increase to 600 mcg DFE during pregnancy. Our formulas meet that requirement. And for those with MTHFR mutations, which means you can process some Folic Acid but not super efficiently, we also include 5-MTHF at 1,000 mcg DFE. So whether you have a MTHFR mutation or not, you won’t get too much to cause any health concerns, while still getting more than enough to support your body and baby before and during pregnancy. About the daily value We include two forms of Folate: Folic Acid and L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF). Only Folic Acid has been proven to prevent neural tube defects, making it the recommended form by the CDC, ACOG, SOGC and Health Canada, and something we'd never skip out on. But because some people have a gene mutation (MTHFR) that limits their ability to process Folic Acid, we also include the more bioavailable 5-MTHF. This rare hybrid approach gets a thumbs up from both OB/GYNs and naturopathic doctors, which is why you'll find Bird&Be supplements sold in fertility clinics and naturopathic clinics across the United States and Canada. Also found in Leafy greens, lentils, beans, oranges, fortified grains Non-medicinal ingredients Hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, tricalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, silica.
Algae Oil DHA (Omega-3)Serving size: 1 softgel30 servings per box Ingredient Per serving % DV Omega-3 DHA from algal oil Per serving: 300 mg DHA 7.5 mg EPA Percent daily value: 100% Benefits Supports egg quality, hormone balance, and reduces inflammation for fertility. Why this form Many supplements get their DHA from fish, but we source ours from algae oil instead because, 1) it's vegan, 2) that's where fish get theirs from anyway, 3) it's less prone to oxidation (so that you get more benefits when you take it), 4) it's better for the environment, and 5) there's no fishy aftertaste! About the daily value This Omega-3 has loads of fertility benefits, and it's something that most prenatals skip because it needs to be delivered in an oil format. We're proud to include an effective dose in our daily packs, saving you the need to buy and sort an extra bottle. Also found in Algae oil, fatty fish, walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds Non-medicinal ingredients Non-GMO modified tapioca starch, vegetable glycerin, purified water, natural lemon flavor, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols.
IronServing size: 1 capsule30 servings per box Ingredient Per serving % DV Ironas ferrous bisglycinate chelate Per serving: 27 mg Percent daily value: 100% Benefits Helps prevent anemia, supports oxygen transport, and aids in ovulation and egg quality. Why this form Good news if Iron gives your stomach trouble: we chose the most gentle form of the mineral. About the daily value We're proud to be one of the only supplements with 100% of the daily value needed in pregnancy, so that you can build up crucial stores ahead of time. Also found in Red meat, lentils, spinach, tofu, fortified cereals Non-medicinal ingredients Pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, vegetable capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water).
