PM Procare Plus

Product Highlights

• As part of the established women’s ^PMProcare health range, ^PMProcare Plus is a comprehensive one-a-day preconception, pregnancy and breastfeeding formula specially formulated for women during this period of the life
• Compared to ^PMProcare, ^PMProcare Plus features increased levels of selected nutrients including calcium, vitamin D, iodine to assist women who require increased nutritional intake of these nutrients
• Includes 400-500mcg of folic acid in each capsule. It is recommended that women take folic acid supplements (min. 400mcg) at least one more before pregnancy and during pregnancy to help reduce the risk of having a child with spina bifida / neural tube defect
• Folinic acid an ‘activated form’ of folic acid, increases plasma folate levels quicker than folic acid
• Contains a bioavailable, patented organic form of iron (ferrous bisglycinate, Ferrochel^®) that is gentle on the digestive system. Clinically proven in adults and children to be 3-4 times more bioavailable compared to  ferrous sulfate
• Convenient and easy to swallow capsules
• Manufactured in Australia

Benefits

• Provides a dose of 400-500mcg of folic acid, which if taken daily for one month before conception and during pregnancy, may lower the risk of having a child with spina bifida/neural tube defects and can contribute to a normal pregnancy
• A source of iron, folate, B-vitamins (B1, B2, B6, B12) and vitamin C, to support iron absorption and availability, for healthy hemoglobin levels and red blood cell production
• Provides omega-3 essential fatty acids, which support brain, eye and immune health and development of the fetus and newborn baby
• Provides vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, to help avoid the risk of fetal vitamin A toxicity
• Contains iodine for fetal growth, thyroid development and brain function
• Provides vitamin D3, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, required by growing and mature bone
• Provides antioxidants and minerals for normal reproductive health, immunity and general well-being

Each capsule contains

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Fish oil - Natural(Tuna)

500mg

equiv. Omega-3 marine triglycerides

160mg

equiv. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

130mg

equiv. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)

30mg

• Essential for infant/baby’s eye, brain, and nervous system development
• Source of DHA and EPA
• Supports immune health

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Potassium Iodide (equiv. Iodine 200mcg)

262mcg

• Essential for your baby’s brain and bone development during pregnancy and lactation

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Iron (II) glycinate (Ferrochel^®)

92.25mg

equiv. Iron

24mg

• Assists high iron requirements during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Supports circulation health
• Iron deficiency is associated with fatigue, tiredness and decreased immunity

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Calcium Folinate (equiv. Folinic acid 100mcg)

127mcg

 

 

• Essential for maternal health and foetal/child development
• 400-500mg/day of folic acid helps reduce the risk of having a child with neural tube defects and spina bifida

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Folic acid

400mcg

• Essential for maternal health and foetal/child development
• 400-500mg/day of folic acid helps reduce the risk of having a child with neural tube defects and spina bifida

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Beta carotene

1.0mg

from Dunaliella salina

3.34mg

• A precursor of vitamin A
• Vitamin A is essential for vision and immune function

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Calcium hydrogen phosphate

200mg

equiv. Calcium

59mg

equiv. Phosphorus

45.6mg

• Supports healthy teeth and bone development
• Reduces the risk of osteoporosis in later life

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Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3 200IU)

5mcg

• Essential for the health of expecting and breastfeeding mothers
• Supports foetal/child health and development

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Thiamine nitrate (Vitamin B1)

5mg

• Essential for the health of expecting and breastfeeding mothers
• Supports foetal/child health and development

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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

5mg

• Essential for the health of expecting and breastfeeding mothers
• Supports foetal/child health and development

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Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3)

5mg

• Essential for the health of expecting and breastfeeding mothers
• Supports foetal/child health and development

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Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)

50mg

• Involved in the development and function of the visual system
• Supports immune health

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Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)

5mg

equiv. Pyridoxine

4.12mg

• Essential for the health of expecting and breastfeeding mothers
• Supports foetal/child health and development

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Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

10mcg

• Essential for the health of expecting and breastfeeding mothers
• Supports foetal/child health and development

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d-alpha-tocopherol (equiv. Vit E 10IU)

6.71mg

• Essential for the health of expecting and breastfeeding mothers
• Supports foetal/child health and development

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Calcium pantothenate

5mg

equiv. Pantothenic acid

4.5mg

• Essential for the health of expecting and breastfeeding mothers
• Supports foetal/child health and development

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Magnesium oxide (Heavy)

47.3mg

equiv. Magnesium

28.5mg

• Required for nerve and muscle function
• Supports healthy teeth and bones

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Zinc sulfate monohydrate

22.2mg

equiv. Zinc

8mg

• Essential for foetal and baby development
• Zinc is important for immune function, DNA and protein synthesis

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Dosage

• Adults: Take 1 capsule daily with a meal
• Or as directed by your healthcare professional

Cautions

• Seek expert medical advice if you have had a baby with neural tube defect/spina bifida. Vitamins can only be of assistance if the dietary vitamin intake is inadequate. Derived from seafood. Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions