Why 1000 IU of Vitamin D Matters During Pregnancy
Vitamin D is more than just the "sunshine vitamin," it’s a vital nutrient that plays a key role in supporting both maternal health and baby development during pregnancy.1,2
That’s why Elevit Pre-conception & Pregnancy has been enhanced to include 1000 IU of Vitamin D, delivering five times more than before to meet the growing needs of expectant mothers.
Why Vitamin D is Essential During Pregnancy
Vitamin D supports a wide range of health outcomes for both mother and baby:
- Baby’s Bone Development: It helps ensure proper formation and growth of your baby’s bones.3,4
- Calcium Absorption for Mum: Vitamin D boosts calcium absorption, which is crucial for maintaining maternal bone health.
- Additional Benefits: Adequate Vitamin D levels are linked to reduced risks of:1,2
- Low birth weight
- Gestational diabetes
- Preeclampsia
- Pregnancy loss
- Premature birth
- Prenatal depression
- Caesarean section
- Postpartum haemorrhage
Addressing a Widespread Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is more common than you might think:
• 1 in 4 Australians are deficient. In southern Australian states, this can rise to 40%5
• Deficiency in babies can lead to low calcium levels and, in severe cases, rickets, a condition causing bone deformities that has reached epidemic levels in some Western countries4
Elevit’s Enhanced Formula: Now with 1000 IU of Vitamin D
Elevit is committed to prenatal scientific progress, which is why Elevit Pre-conception & Pregnancy now delivers even more comprehensive nutritional support with 1000 IU of Vitamin D, five times more than before. This improved formula makes Elevit the only prenatal supplement to offer the highest combined levels of Vitamin D, folic acid and iron. Together, they support your baby’s healthy growth, brain and bone development, while helping to bridge nutritional gaps and promote better outcomes for both mum and baby.
References:
- Vasdeki D, Tsamos G, Koufakis T, et al. "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine": maternal vitamin D status and supplementation in pregnancy and their effect on neonatal and childhood outcomes. Hormones (Athens) 2023;22(4):547-62.
- Zhang H, Wang S, Tuo L, et al. Relationship between Maternal Vitamin D Levels and Adverse Outcomes. Nutrients 2022;14(20)
- Fiscaletti M, Stewart P, Munns CF. The importance of vitamin D in maternal and child health: a global perspective. Public Health Rev 2017;38:19
- Munns CF, Shaw N, Kiely M, et al. Global Consensus Recommendations on Prevention and Management of Nutritional Rickets. Horm Res Paediatr 2016;85(2):83-106
- Neale R et al. balancing the risks and benefits of sun exposure: Aust NZ J Public Health. 2024
Pregnancy
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