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Femibion Natal 2 is a dietary supplement containing a set of vitamins and DHA, supplementing the diet of women from the 13th week of pregnancy to the period of breastfeeding. How does Femibion Natal 2 work? What should its dosage be? Does it cause side effects?
Femibion Natal 2 – what is it?
Femibion Natal 2 is a dietary supplement that contains folic acid and calcium L-methylfolate, DHA unsaturated fatty acids, and selected vitamins and iodine. It is intended for use by pregnant women (from 13 weeks) and breastfeeding women.
Also read: 13th week of pregnancy – symptoms, child development, tests
Femibion Natal 2 – composition
1 tablet of Femibion Natal 2 contains:
- 200 mg DHA,
- 12 mg of vitamin E,
- 0,6 mg of folates (including: 0,2 mg of folic acid, 0,416 mg of calcium L-methylfolate),
- 1,5 mg of vitamin B1,
- 1,6 mg of vitamin B2,
- 2,2 mg of vitamin B6,
- 2,7 µg of vitamin B12,
- 0,1 mg of biotin,
- 20 mg niacin
- 10 mg of pantothenic acid,
- 3 mg β-carotene,
- 180 mg of vitamin C
- 10 µg of vitamin D,
- 70 mg of magnesium
- 28 mg iron
- 15 mg of zinc
- 0,15 mg iodine
- 1 mg of copper
- 1 mg protein.
Read: Vitamins in pregnancy – why are they so important in this particular period?
Femibion Natal 2 – action
Folic acid is a B vitamin – it is essential for the proper functioning and development of the body. Calcium L-methylfolate, or Metafolin, is the active form (metabolite) of folic acid, ready for direct use by the maternal and fetal tissues. Folic acid plays an important role in tissues with numerous cell divisions (hematopoietic system, gastrointestinal epithelium, fetal tissues).
Folic acid is also essential for the myelination of nerve fibers. Taking folic acid at a dose of 0,4 mg a day and higher reduces the risk of congenital defects of the nervous system in the offspring, such as spina bifida and other defects of the central nervous system resulting from disturbances in the neural tube formation process. Disorders of the closure of the so-called neural tube in the fetal period can lead to the so-called anencephaly and spinal hernias.
DHA is one of the polyunsaturated fatty acids that are of particular importance for the proper development of the child’s brain and eyesight. It is found in every cell in our body and is essential for a healthy heart and nervous system, brain and cognitive function, skin, hair and eye health, joint mobility, and a healthy immune system.
For a baby developing in the womb, omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA and EPA are essential for the proper development of the eyes, brain, heart and nervous system, as well as for maintaining a healthy birth weight and longer pregnancy. DHA has also been linked to supporting mood and preventing postpartum depression, as well as increasing focus and attention in children.
During pregnancy or breastfeeding, the baby receives the DHA it needs from the mother’s body. Most people don’t get enough DHA in their normal diet because it comes mostly from oily fish such as salmon, anchovies, and herring. Tuna is also rich in DHA, but pregnant women are usually advised to limit or avoid eating tuna and certain other fish due to their potentially high mercury levels.
See: Depression in pregnancy – causes, symptoms, treatment
Femibion Natal 2 – dosage
Dietary supplement Femibion Natal 2 is in the form of capsules and tablets for oral use. It is recommended to take 1 tablet and 1 capsule once a day, preferably after the main meal.
Do not use more doses than recommended by the manufacturer. If you have any doubts about the dosage and effectiveness of the preparation, consult your pregnancy doctor.
Femibion Natal 2 — cena
The price of the product ranges from PLN 50,55 to PLN 68 for a package of 30 coated capsules.
Femibion Natal 2 – precautions
Safety Warnings:
- hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients,
- symptomatic hyperthyroidism,
- fish allergy.
Precautions:
It contains sucrose and maltodextrin. People with fructose intolerance, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take the product.
Fish oil containing DHA is a product of natural origin, therefore slight changes in its color are possible. Moreover:
- to maintain proper health, you should follow a varied diet and lead a healthy lifestyle,
- a dietary supplement cannot be used as a substitute (replacement) for a varied diet,
- should be stored at room temperature,
- dietary supplements should be stored out of reach of small children.
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health. Do you need a medical consultation or an e-prescription? Go to halodoctor.pl, where you will get online help – quickly, safely and without leaving your home.