Horn-shaped root
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) originally comes from Southeast Asia and reached Europe as early as Roman times via the spice routes. The name goes back via Latin and Greek to the Sanskrit srngaveram, horn-shaped, after the shape of the rhizome. This formula contains a standardised extract, Ginfito®.
Made in the United States
Seeking Health has Optimal Prenatal MF made in the United States according to GMP. Calcium and selenium are Albion® chelates, folate is included as calcium folinate and vitamin B12 as hydroxo- and adenosylcobalamin. Coenzyme Q10 is MicroActive® and S-acetyl glutathione is Emothion®. The capsule is plant-based.
Facts about this formula
The daily dose is six capsules, divided between breakfast and lunch. It contains no iron and no choline, and no methyl donors such as methylfolate, methylcobalamin or betaine. Vitamin D is included at a high level of 100 µg.
Optimal Prenatal MF from Seeking Health
Nutritional needs during pregnancy are very high. By supporting your pregnancy with Optimal Prenatal, you receive comprehensive support. Seeking Health's Optimal Prenatal was the first prenatal vitamin to contain the powerful combination of folinic acid, methylfolate, methylcobalamin, adenosylcobalamin and choline. Optimal Prenatal MF is the methyl-free version, also a world first.
Methyl-free
Some people experience nervousness, headaches or a rapid heartbeat when using nutrients such as methylcobalamin and methylfolate. However, these active forms of vitamin B12 and folate are essential for a healthy and successful pregnancy. Especially for women at increased risk, bioavailable and well-tolerated sources of B12 and folate are absolutely crucial. Optimal Prenatal MF is the first non-methylated prenatal vitamin of its kind. This unique formula provides high-quality nutrition without the methyl donors. Optimal Prenatal MF contains non-methylated forms of folate and B12. These methyl-free forms undergo additional enzymatic steps before becoming methyl donors. This slower release may provide relief and comfort for women with a known or possible sensitivity to methylated nutrients. In short, Optimal Prenatal MF contains the key nutrients needed in bioavailable forms, including non-methylated vitamin B12 and folate: folate, as folinic acid (calcium folinate); vitamin B12, as adenosylcobalamin and hydroxocobalamin; vitamin D3, as cholecalciferol; calcium, as dicalcium malate; ginger to support comfortable digestion; more than 30 important nutrients to support a healthy pregnancy. This nutrient-rich prenatal multivitamin is free from methylated B vitamins, methylcobalamin, methylfolate, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), choline and trimethylglycine (TMG or betaine).
Flexible use
Expectant and new mothers know that they need to listen to their bodies. On days when you are more active, experience stress or eat less nutritiously, you may feel the need for the full dose. On less active or stressful days, you may only need 2 or 3 capsules, especially if you eat well and feel fine. You know your body best: adjust your dosage based on how you feel, your daily routine and what you eat. Flexibility is essential to meet your unique needs during this dynamic period of growth and development.
About Seeking Health
From an early age, Ben Lynch, founder of Seeking Health, has been interested in the relationship between health and gene expression, and he studied naturopathy, molecular biology and epigenetics, among other subjects. In his recent book Dirty Genes, he describes how the cause of numerous health problems may lie in having 'dirty' genes and shows how you can optimise the functioning of your genes through the right diet and lifestyle. In recent years, he has helped thousands of clients, doctors and healthcare professionals apply these insights and is currently the most consulted expert in the field of epigenetics.
