Breast feeding mothers will pass on all the benefits of the supplements listed below to their child. However, if breast feeding is not possible for any reason, please see the article on Supplements for the non-breastfed baby

 

Below follows a list, and brief explanation, of supplements that will be beneficial to you and your baby's health before, during and after pregnancy. They are not listed in any particular order. 

 

Capra Mineral Whey a mineral powder to sprinkle on food or mix with drinks. A complex that contains minerals and trace elements in natural form. It is a soluble extract from goat's milk from goats that are fed on quality food in a caring environment at Mount Capra. Minerals are needed in groups and this group is led by calcium, so is appropriate for the development of baby, both during and after pregnancy. Please read the full article here.

 

Vitamin D3 is essential for the utilisation of calcium and other minerals. Deficiency is extremely common. Without adequate supplies the growth and development of the baby is under pressure and immunity can be compromised. Only the correct doses of Vitamin D3 will work properly. 2 capsules daily will supply all that is required. Of course, if regular sunlight is obtained throughout the year (sufficient to cause mild tanning), then supplementation is not necessary. Please read the full article here.

 

Seagreens provides the essential levels of Iodine to help the healthy development of the fetus and to facilitate pregnancy to its full term as well as proper brain development. Iceland and Japan both have exceptionally low levels of hormone related problems and this includes very low rates of miscarriage. The populations of both these countries consume a far greater amount of iodine (via seaweed, as a major part of their diet) than the rest of the world. Seagreens also contain a rich supply of many other nutrients to support general health. In turn this will have a beneficial impact on the development of the baby. Please read the full article here.

 

Barley Grass Juice Powder a 'living food' extremely rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins minerals and also very high in protein. Contains Beta-Carotene and Folic Acid; essential for preventing Spin Bifida in babies. Just one dessertspoon of this provides similar nutrient levels to several servings of greens. A complete food that also contains live enzymes due to its non-heat processing. Helps build healthy blood and bone. Researchers in Japan and USA (1994) confirmed the benefit of Organic Green Barley Grass to pregnant and lactating women. They identified the molecules from Organic Green Barley responsible for stimulating growth hormones and the hormones responsible for lactation. Please read the full article here.

 

Pollen from a mixture of wild flowers, collected by wild bees. Like Barley Grass Juice Powder this contains a complete range of vitamins and minerals and other nutrients required to sustain and optimise health. However, unlike the Barley Grass which is calming, Pollen has distinct vitalising effects and makes a good companion to Barley Grass. Please read the full article here.

 

Chlorella an emerald green, single-celled freshwater micro-algae widely recognised as one of the most potent nutritional whole foods on Planet Earth. Each chlorella cell is a self-sufficient organism with all the plant's life functions taking place inside the cell.  The result - an unusually high concentration of important nutrients. Please read the full article here.

 

Vitamin C helps to protect the immune systems of both the mother and child. It aids healthy tissue formation. Vitamin C is depleted from the body by stress, smoking and pollutants in our environment, hence increasing the need  for supplementation. We supply Vitamin C in two different forms; an economical powder comprising Sodium Ascorbate with Acerola Cherry extract and Wild Rosehip (Partially food state - Please read the full article here), or Acerola Cherry with Wild Rosehip capsules (Fully food state - Please read the full article here). 

 

Zinc (Food state) is a trace mineral that, like Iodine, is especially important in healthy fetal and child development. Deficiency is common, and is increased by alcohol consumption. 1 tablet daily is recommended. Please read the full article here.

 

Zell Immunocomplex is a leading supplement throughout Europe and is used in clinics worldwide. It supports cell energy and many metabolic processes by its rich supply of food state nutrients (including enzymes, all the B Vitamins, plant anti-oxidants, Vitamin E, Selenium, Zinc and Chromium) and is very effective in maintaining a healthy immune system. It aids cell respiration and energy production and is a rich source of anti-oxidants. Taken in amounts of 30 ml daily it will obviate the need for Zinc supplementation. Please read the full article here.

 

Celtic Ocean Sea Salt is an unrefined salt, with a far greater trace element content than ordinary sea salts. There is much misunderstanding about salt, as refined salt has completely different effects in the long term to unrefined high mineral salts. Unrefined salt is essential to life and can actually normalise high or low blood pressure. An essential part of a healthy diet. Harvested by traditional methods on the clay marshes of Brittany. Please read the full article here.

 

Multi Green Nutrition is supplied in capsules or as a powder. It contains a mixture of Barley Grass Juice Powder, Seagreens, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Pollen, Wild Rosehip, Acerola Cherry Extract, Ginger and Propolis. A complete whole food supplement with vitamins, anti-oxidants, minerals and trace elements. Please read the full article here.

 

Mag Sea Ionics contains Magnesium and Ionic Liquid Minerals. It is essential for the functioning of hundreds of different enzymes in the body, particularly those that produce, transport, store and utilize energy. Magnesium is important for protein synthesis: DNA and RNA in our cells require magnesium for cell growth and development. Please read the full article here.