FAQs
Yesterday. If that's not possible, it's a good idea to start taking UpSpring Prenatal+ as soon as you learn you're pregnant. In fact, if you are planning to become pregnant in the next few months, it's not too soon to start.
Folate or vitamin B9 is the broader term that includes natural forms found in dark leafy greens, as well as the synthetic form often found in dietary supplements. Folic acid requires conversion to its active form before it can be used by the body. The methylfolate found in our prenatal is already in its active form. Women who are pregnant (or planning to become pregnant) should get 600 to 800 mcg of folate or folic acid per day from diet and supplementation.
When formulating a best in class prenatal multivitamin our goal was to give mom, and baby, essential nutrients at doctor recommended levels. UpSpring Prenatal Complete provides a number of key essential minerals that other prenatal vitamins do not. These essential minerals include choline (essential for baby’s developing brain), along with selenium, copper, manganese, and chromium. In addition, UpSpring Prenatal Complete is formulated at levels consistent with the most current scientific recommendations for pregnancy, offering higher levels than many other prenatal vitamins including for iodine and vitamin C. All of this together, contributes to the 3 softgels per day.
No. The (3) easy to swallow prenatal softgels can be taken together or spread throughout the day. What is most important is that you take your prenatal vitamins daily and ideally with food to optimize absorption and minimize any possible digestive upset.
UpSpring Prenatal Complete gives you a great start on your daily choline requirement with 55 mg choline per serving. Choline is another one of those nutrients like iron that is fairly easy to get in food. If you're eating well and choosing choline-rich foods every day (such as eggs, shrimp, cod, salmon, beef, dairy products, certain legumes, and cruciferous veggies) you should have no trouble getting the recommended adequate intake.
The darker color provides an additional layer of UV protection to reduce UV exposure for the oils inside the softgel.