Elevit Pre-conception & Pregnancy 30 Tablets

Elevit is committed to reducing neural tube defects & prenatal scientific progress, which is why Elevit Pre-conception & Pregnancy contains 19 micronutrients & no other prenatal multivitamin contains more Folic Acid & Iron, helping to protect your little one before they come into the world. As it can take time to build the higher level of nutrients your body will need to support you and your growing baby, Elevit Pre-conception & Pregnancy should ideally be taken from at least one month prior to conceiving, and then throughout your entire pregnancy (trimesters 1, 2 and 3). What is Elevit Pre-Conception & Pregnancy Multivitamin? Elevit is a prenatal multivitamin that contains 19 micronutrients, including Folic Acid, Iron and Iodine, making it easier for women to reach their daily dietary requirements, which increase during pregnancy. Features & Benefits - Elevit has helped 2 million Australian babies (and counting!) come into this world, over the past 20 years. - No other prenatal multivitamin contains more Folic Acid, to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects1. When taken for at least four weeks before conception and during first trimester of pregnancy. - No other prenatal multivitamin contains more Iron to support baby's healthy growth & development2. - Elevit meets the recommended level of Iodine to support baby's brain development 3,14. - Elevit meets the Adequate Intake for Vitamin D to support baby's healthy development4. - Elevit meets the recommended level of vitamins B6 and B12, which work together with Folic Acid to support baby's healthy growth and development5. Dosage - One small convenient tablet per day. - As it can take time to build essential nutrient levels, it is advised to start taking Elevit from at least 1 month before trying for a baby and throughout trimesters 1, 2 & 3. Why Choose Elevit Pre-Conception & Pregnancy Multivitamin? Elevit has helped pioneer modern understanding of prenatal nutritional requirements with 22 clinical studies in pre-conception and pregnancy. Elevit has helped 2 million Australian babies (and counting!) come into this world, over the past 20 years. Elevit is committed to reducing neural tube defects & prenatal scientific progress, which is why Elevit Pre-conception & pregnancy contains 19 micronutrients & no other prenatal vitamin contains more Folic Acid & Iron, helping to protect your little one before they come into the world. Elevit range supports the increased nutritional requirements of mother & baby from pre-conception through to breastfeeding. Key Ingredients In Elevit Folic Acid: No other prenatal multivitamin contains more folic acid than Elevit Pre-conception & Pregnancy, which may reduce the risk of neural tube defects¹. When taken for at least four weeks before conception and during first trimester of pregnancy. Iron: Up to two-thirds of Australian women may be iron deficient during pregnancy6,7. That's why no other prenatal multivitamin contains more iron than Elevit Preconception & Pregnancy to support your baby's healthy growth and development2. Iodine: Did you know 50% of Australian pregnant women are iodine deficient?8 Elevit Pre-conception & Pregnancy meets the recommended level of iodine to support baby's brain development 3,14. Vitamin D: Did you know 1 in 4 Australians are Vitamin D deficient?9,10 Elevit Pre-conception & Pregnancy meets the Adequate Intake for Vitamin D to support baby's healthy development4. Vitamins B6 and B12: Did you know it is recommended to take Folic Acid alongside vitamins B6 and B12 during pregnancy?11 That's why Folic Acid on its own is not sufficient during pregnancy. Elevit Pre-concepton & Pregnancy meets the recommended level of vitamins B6 and B12, which work together with Folic Acid to support baby's healthy growth and development12. Vitamin C: an essential antioxidant that protects the body's cells from damage from oxidative stress and free radicals. Zinc: Supports healthy immunity Selenium: Supports production of thyroid hormones which are crucial for the healthy development of baby's brain and nervous system. Magnesium: Supports healthy development of bones and teeth. Vitamin E: an essential antioxidant that protects the body's cells from damage from oxidative stress and free radicals. What Can My Partner Do? Having a baby is a team effort, so your partner should be eating well and keeping as fit as they can to help improve their sperm quality and quantity. Improve your chances of conceiving by supporting sperm health and production with Menevit, Australia's No.1 sperm health supplement13. Menevit is to be taken at least 3 months ahead of planned conception, due to the sperm cycle length. References Always read the label and follow the directions for use. 1. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect/spina bifida, seek medical advice 2. Benson CS, Shah A, Frise MC, et al. Obstetric Medicine 2021 14(2):67-76. 3. NHMRC Nutrient Reference Values 2006. Iodine. Available at: https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/nutrient-reference-values/nutrients/iodine 4. NHMRC Nutrient Reference Values 2006. Vitamin D. Available at: https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/nutrient-reference-values/nutrients/vitamin-d 5. NHMRC Nutrient Reference Values 2006. Vitamin B6, B12 and folate. Available at: https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/nutrient-reference-values/nutrients 6. Flores CJ, Yong A, Knights E, et al. Maternity iron, anaemia and blood management in South Australia: a practice-based evidence for clinical practice improvement. Vox Sang 2020 115(8):735-44. 7. Carter E, Lane K, Ryan E, et al. Incidence of iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy in far north Queensland. Aust J Rural Health 2023 31(1):124-31. 8. Australian Thyroid Foundation: Iodine Deficiency & Nutrition. Available at: https://thyroidfoundation.org.au/Iodine-Deficiency 9. Perampalam S et al. Vitamin D status and its predictive factors in pregnancy in 2 australian populations. ANZJOG. 2011. 51: 353-359 10.Teale G et al. Vitamin D deficiency is common among pregnant women in rural Victoria. ANZJOG. 2010. 50: 259-261 11.Furness D et al. Matern Child Nutr. 2013 9(2):155-166. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6860531/ 12.NHMRC Nutrient Reference Values 2006. Vitamin B6, B12 and folate. Available at: https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/nutrient-reference-values/nutrients 13.Claim based on IQVIA™ Sell Out Service for the Pharmacy & Grocery Database, Dietary Supplements Category, Pregnancy segment- Male fertility Segment (Pharmacy & Grocery) for the 52 Weeks period ending 31/08/2024 for the Australia Grocery and Pharmacy market, client defined product hierarchy 14.Skeaff, SA. Nutrients. 2011. 3(2):265-73