Important nutrients
An appropriate diet during pregnancy plays an important role in the baby’s healthy development. Here you will find a summary of the most important nutrients, where they are contained and what can happen in case of deficiency.
Folic acid
Folic acid is the ultimate “vitamin for mothers”, as mothers-to-be have a significantly increased need for folic acid…
Iron
Iron supplies mother and child with vital oxygen. Most of your iron is constantly busy doing just that...
Iodine
Iodine is of special importance for the entire metabolism of the body, and in particular for the thyroid gland hormones...
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 belongs to the group of B vitamins. It ensures an optimal intake and use of vital protein from our food...
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 contributes to the formation of red blood cells. Furthermore, along with folic acid, vitamin B12 is involved in cell formation and...
Magnesium
Magnesium is a true all-rounder. The mineral plays a role in almost all bodily functions – it regulated more than 300 enzymes and...
Zinc
In terms of quantity, zinc is a minor mineral, with only 2 grams in the whole body. But for our body, these 2 grams are...
Vitamin E
Vitamin E belongs to the group of fat-soluble vitamins, which means it is processed by the body only in combination with fat...
Niacin
The body needs niacin for the metabolism of the brain, cellular respiration, muscle growth and the connective tissue. But niacin can do even more...