Q: What is the best time of day to take the Prenatal & Postnatal Multivitamin?

A: The best time of day to take our Prenatal & Postnatal Multivitamin is in the morning, with or without food; your call! Pregnancy nausea may get the best of you, so you may prefer to take it with your breakfast. What is most important is that you take the vitamins consistently. 

Q: How long is the multivitamin good for?

A: Unopened, the product is good for 2 years from production. Keep the product stored in a cool and dark place; a hall closet might be ideal! Once open and kept in the fridge, it is good for 6 months to one year. 

Q: What if I forgot to refrigerate my Multis?

A: We occasionally hear from customers that they forgot to refrigerate their Multis after opening! More than anything, the multivitamins & multiminerals keep best when they are kept out of direct sunlight and heat, as exposure to heat and light will degrade the vitamin content. So long as the product hasn’t been exposed, it is likely safe for consumption if it has been left unrefrigerated after opening for a few days on your countertop! 

Q: What is your vegan omega-3 source?

A: While most omega supplements use cod liver oil or another fishy source, our vegan Omega-3 Liquid Drops are sourced from algal oil, which is derived from an ocean-friendly, wild strain of sustainably-grown micro-algae. Algal oil is an incredible source of DHA!

Q: What is the purpose of the sunflower oil in the Liquid Omega-3s?

A: The sunflower oil & sunflower lecithin in our Omega-3 Liquid Drops is used as a carrier for the antioxidants (Rosemary Extract, Vitamin C Palmitate, Mixed Tocopherols) which we add to the oil to stabilize the ingredient. This blend (including the sunflower oil and lecithin) is added in such an amount that the actual amount of sunflower oil used is less than 1% of the total product. In other words, only a very small amount is used!

Q: Why this form of Iron?

A: Our Liquid Iron, ferrous bisglycinate chelate, is chelated for enhanced absorption and may be more tolerable on the stomach than iron salts. It has been found that this form of iron isn’t as inhibited when taken alongside food ingredients that typically lessen iron absorption (like polyphenols and phytate). Though there are many forms of iron available when it comes to supplementing, we believe that this form of iron may be the best choice for our customers.

Q: Why is Iron important for pregnancy?

A: Iron is important during pregnancy for a number of reasons, as many physical changes are occurring in the mother’s body. One of the more commonly known reasons for an increased iron requirement during pregnancy is because this mineral is needed by the baby. However, it is also necessary because of an increase in maternal red blood cells and an iron demand from the placenta. Because of these reasons, iron deficiency can be more common during pregnancy. Therefore, increased iron ingestion is recommended to support both the baby’s growth and to help prevent Mom from experiencing fatigue or other effects of iron deficiency. 

While additional iron is usually needed during pregnancy, it is still our best recommendation to consult your physician or healthcare professional regarding your supplementation during pregnancy and otherwise. They can help to guide your choices, help you ascertain blood work analysis and determine the best supplement plan for you.   

Q: I’m also taking the Prenatal or Postnatal Probiotic. Is it ok to supplement with this Iron as well?

A: Our Prenatal & Postnatal Liquid Iron was formulated with 27 mg (100% DV) of iron for pregnant and lactating women. Though this product has a full daily value of iron, the Tolerable Upper Limit (UL) as determined by the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board for iron intake in pregnant and lactating women is 45 mg. It is important to keep in mind that this UL also includes any iron that you are receiving outside of supplementation through your regular diet, too.

Our Probiotic Prenatal+ contains 18 mg of iron (67% DV) and our Probiotic Postnatal+ contains 9 mg (33% DV). Since our Prenatal & Postnatal Iron is in liquid form, you may choose to add this supplement to your daily regimen and take more or less than the recommended dosage based on your needs. 

Keeping track of your intake of different vitamins and minerals may be more complex with the more supplements that you consume. With this in mind, and as always, we recommend that you speak with your OB/GYN, physician or other healthcare professional to determine what is right for you and your pregnancy.