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Essential
Fatty Acids (EFAs) play an impor-
tant role during pregnancy, when your
baby’s cells, tissues, and organs are devel-
oping at a remarkably rapid rate. |
Essential
fatty acids are critical building blocks
for your baby’s neurological (brain and
nervous
system) and cognitive (learning) development.
(15-20) |
Babies
born too early or too small may be more
likely to suffer health complications.
In fact,
premature births are the leading cause of
infant
morbidity and mortality in the United States,
and
can contribute to a lifetime of disability.
(45) Proper nutrition and prenatal care,
particularly
with essential fatty acid and folic acid
supplementation, can help support full-term
pregnancies and a healthy baby upon delivery. |
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An adequate supply of essential fatty acids during
these formative months is essential for normal
growth. Women
with higher EFA levels are more likely to achieve
full-term pregnancies and deliver babies with
higher birth weights. (11-13)
This encourages complete prenatal development
and, therefore, a healthy baby. Fish oil supplementation
containing DHA and EPA (such as that included
in PrimaCare® and PrimaCare® One prenatal vitamins)
given to pregnant women has been shown to significantly
increase the length of gestation, even among women
at high-risk for a premature birth. This amount
of time can make a critical difference in allowing
your baby the opportunity for ideal growth and
development. (11-13) Algae-based fatty acids,
also known as “all natural vegetarian” or “plant
source” do not contain EPA, which is needed for
patients to receive the
full benefits of the DHA/EPA combination.
Ask your healthcare provider about PrimaCare today.
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critical nutrient for brain and eye development (15-20) |
Omega-3
fatty acids are essential for normal development and
functioning of the nervous
system, most importantly the brain and retinas. (15-20)
These tissues are naturally rich in essential fatty
acids, particularly DHA. (47) Studies show that adequate
amounts of EFAs early
in life can positively influence learning, IQ, behavior,
and visual performance throughout
life. (56) |
PrimaCare®: MORE total
EFAs … MORE
than just DHA – PrimaCare®
and
PrimaCare® ONE provide the highest levels
of EFAs and are the
leading
prenatal vitamins that contain DHA
and EPA. (1-4) |
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Omega-3’s from fish oil benefits to
baby include: |
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Decreased risk of preterm birth
(11-13) |
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Improved cognitive function
(15-17) |
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Improved visual acuity (16,
18-20) |
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Benefits to mother include:
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Decreased
incidence of postpartum depression
(21-24) |
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Improved cardiovascular profile
(25-31) |
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Maintenance
of bone health (32-34) |
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| A
unique blend of 360 mg of essential
fatty acids (EFAs) and precursors,
including*: |
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Docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA) |
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Eicosapentaenoic
acid (EPA) |
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Alpha-linolenic
acid (ALA
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Linoleic
acid (LA) |
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| *360
total EFAs including DHA and EPA plus precursors |
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