Prenate DHA is made by Sciele Pharma, Inc.
How Does Prenate DHA Work?
Prenate DHA contains a variety of different vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids.
These nutrients are important for a healthy pregnancy, and many pregnant women may not get enough of these nutrients, for various reasons. Probably most importantly, Prenate DHA contains
folic acid, which is important to prevent certain birth defects, such as
spina bifida. Prenate DHA products also contain iron,
calcium, and a variety of other vitamins and minerals.
Unlike older prenatal vitamins, Prenate DHA contains
omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA. In fact, Prenate DHA contains more DHA than any other prescription prenatal vitamin. DHA provides a wide variety of health benefits. There is some evidence that it may decrease the risk of preterm birth (having a baby prematurely), improve brain function, and improve vision.
Fish are the main source of DHA, and the typical American diet is usually deficient in DHA. Additionally, because many pregnant women are instructed to limit their intake of certain fish (due to the potential risks of mercury toxicity), it is likely that many pregnant women are not getting enough DHA.
Prenate DHA also contains calcium docusate, a stool softener that can help relieve
constipation, a common problem during pregnancy (that can be made worse by the iron and calcium in prenatal vitamins).
