Magnesium is an important nutrient that is responsible for over 300 processes in the body. Deficiency can be common during pregnancy and can result in some undesirable side effects. We will review...
Category: Nutrients
Iodine is a trace mineral that doesn’t get much attention during pregnancy, but is vital for the development of thyroid hormones for both you and your baby. Read on to learn more about this...
Vitamin A, a fat soluble vitamin, is responsible for many major processes in the body. So, is there such a thing as too much? Can eating too much Vitamin A lead to birth defects during pregnancy?...
Choline; ever heard of it? Did you know that it is a part of every single cell in your ENTIRE body, and that without it, we could not survive? Choline, also called Vitamin B4, is responsible...
Iron deficiency anemia is a common medical condition and can become an even bigger concern during pregnancy. In fact, almost 50% of pregnant women are at risk for anemia (source: PMC). Iron is...