Attention to Trusted Health Supplements Pregnant Women Must Take, Including Folic Acid

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] The popularity of health functional foods is steadily increasing among prospective parents preparing for pregnancy or expecting childbirth.

According to the distribution industry on the 7th, the Korea Health Functional Food Association conducted the '2021 Health Functional Food Market Status and Survey' targeting about 5,000 households nationwide using health functional foods, and Korea Solgar's folic acid ranked first in purchase rate.

Folic acid is known as an essential health functional food for pregnant women. Korea Solgar's folic acid 400·800, first introduced domestically in 2011, obtained the global food certification mark 'Kosher Certification.' Kosher certification is a Jewish dietary law certification mark given to foods made in compliance with the strict hygiene laws of Judaism. It covers the entire food manufacturing process from raw materials to processing procedures, and due to its strict and rigorous certification process, Kosher foods are regarded as 'clean and safe foods.'

Along with folic acid, iron is considered a health functional food that pregnant women must take. During pregnancy, the mother's blood volume increases due to the formation of the fetus and placenta, and if iron is deficient, fatigue and pregnancy anemia can occur. In severe cases, there is a risk of fetal growth retardation, low birth weight, and premature birth, so caution is necessary. One Solgar iron tablet contains 25mg of iron, meeting the recommended daily intake of 24mg for pregnant women. It is a product that can also be taken by nursing mothers and is safer as it contains no gluten, wheat, soy, yeast, sugar, or salt. It uses a plant-based capsule and has also received the cleanliness certification 'Kosher Parve.' Parve certification can be obtained when all ingredients are plant-based. It is also less burdensome for pregnant women with severe morning sickness to take.

Constipation, experienced by about 30% of pregnant women, can lead to hemorrhoids if severe, so active management is necessary if symptoms are serious. If you are reluctant to take laxatives, pay attention to 'Sobers Janggeonghangen Synbiotics.' This product contains both beneficial bacteria 'probiotics' that help improve the intestinal environment and 'prebiotics,' the nutrient source for beneficial bacteria, providing an environment where beneficial bacteria in the intestines can grow and proliferate well.

It uses 'prebiotic lactulose powder,' which helps the proliferation of beneficial intestinal bacteria and suppression of harmful bacteria, as the main ingredient and has been individually recognized by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for intestinal health functionality. It also contains seven types of live probiotics custom blended by the global probiotic manufacturer Danisco.

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