Herb/Supplement

Necessary For

necessary for energy and protein metabolism.

one of the most important nutrients for energy production; niacinamide is a more easily tolerated form of niacin.

necessary for protein metabolism and fetal growth; helps prevent nausea for some women.

necessary for protein metabolism, normal red blood cells, and fetal growth.

necessary in utilizing other nutrients in our diet (without biotin we could not use the protein, carbohydrates, or fat).

a B vitamin necessary to prevent certain types of anemia in the mother and necessary to prevent neural tube defects in the developing baby. 

necessary for normal growth and energy production (this is the second most important nutrients for energy production).

necessary for the formation and maintenance of tissue, the development of connective and vascular tissue, and the absorption of iron.

plays an essential role in the absorption of calcium & phosphorous and the development of bones & teeth.

plays a role in tissue growth, cell wall strength, and red blood cell health.

may reduce nausea in early pregnancy, is necessary for normal blood coagulation, and may help prevent neonatal hemorrhaging. 

Minerals

required for normal bone development and growth.

is necessary for your baby's bone and tooth development during pregnancy and for you during lactation. Calcium (when combined with magnesium) may also prevent leg cramps. Inadequate calcium can lead to osteoporosis in later life.

helps to balance blood sugar levels.

necessary for blood and bone formation; works in conjunction with zinc.

necessary for your increased basal metabolic rate and increased thyroxine (a hormone that regulates metabolism) production.

necessary for blood production. Your blood volume increased 30-40 percent. Iron is also stored in the baby's liver. This means you require an increased amount of iron.

essential in energy and protein metabolism, active enzymes, assists in tissue growth, cell metabolism, and muscle action.

necessary in utilizing other nutrients in our diet, especially carbohydrates.

required for protein and fat metabolism and for baby's use of iron.

may help prevent varicose veins, hemorrhoids and leg cramps

has invaluable antioxidant properties that destroy harmful "free radicals" before they can damage cells.

necessary for bone formation.

necessary for strong teeth and for stabilizing cholesterol levels.

This metal is necessary for the development of several enzymes, helps induce the flow of milk and heal incision such as from an episiotomy or cesarean section. A lack of zinc in the diet may be associated with malformations in the baby's central nervous system.