Pregnancy

Calcium deficiency is associated with pre-eclampsia and intra-uterine growth restriction. Supplementation may reduce both the risk of low birth weight and the severity of pre-eclampsia. Magnesium deficiency may cause hematological and teratogenic damage.

Magnesium is a mineral that is important for many processes in a mom’s body, such as regulating blood pressure, blood sugar level, and muscle and nerve function. It is also known for helping with leg cramps and creating protein, bone, and DNA. Supporting your baby’s bones and teeth.

Calcium is needed by the body to maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions for both mom and fetus. Calcium supports the mom's musculoskeletal system to prevent loss of bone density and is necessary for the nervous and circulatory systems. It also helps the fetus build strong bones, teeth, nerves, muscles, as well as developing a healthy heart, rhythm, and blood-clotting abilities.

The body needs more vitamins and minerals during pregnancy.Minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, selenium, chromium, copper, fluoride, iodine, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, potassium, sodium, zinc are very crucial during pregnancy. Each plays a sufficient role in embryonic and fetal growth and development.