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Zita West Vital Essence 3 (Third Trimester)

In the third trimester (weeks 28-40) your blood volume increases by 40 percent, your pelvic joints expand and your breast tissue develops. Your baby is growing faster than at any other time in your pregnancy, doubling in size, increasing nerve cells, strengthening bones, maturing lungs, immune system and digestive tract, and laying down stores of fat, iron, and calcium. Brain cells are multiplying faster than at any other time in his or her life.

The formulation of Vital Essence 3 is designed to meet all these needs and to help to get you as fit and healthy as possible in preparation for labour, birth, and breast-feeding. We recommend that you take it in conjunction with Vital DHA.

Iron has not been increased as Vital Essence 1 and 2 will by now have provided an adequate stockpile. But extra zinc is needed in this final stage to help boost immunity and balance hormones. Selenium (a powerful anti-oxidant) has been increased to supply the foetus as has Vitamin E to help the blood flow to the placenta. We've also increased the dosage of Vitamin K to help with the production of blood clotting factors in your baby when he or she is born. Finally, we've increased the dosage of Co-enzyme Q10 as well, to help boost your supply of energy. Take one tablet (with or after food) three times a day.

Vital Essence 3 is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. It is free from artificial colours, preservatives and gluten and is certified non-GM.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do the ingredients in Vital Essence 3 contain the RDA?
Yes - they have been approved by the HFMA and are formulated in conjunction with Department of Health guidelines.

Will Vital Essence 3 help with tiredness?
Yes, tiredness can be caused by numerous factors; taking a good healthy multi-vitamin and mineral supplement will help.

Can taking vitamins during pregnancy harm the baby?
Anything in excess is not good for you or your baby. It is also best to stick with the recommended amounts. All the active ingredients within Vital Essence 3 are within recommended RDA's.

My GP says if I am eating a good diet, I do not need to take vitamins?
In our view, even if you have a healthy diet - which many people don't these days, given missed, hurried or convenience meals - you can't always be sure you are getting the vitamins and minerals you need. Not least because intensive food production and processing have stripped many foods of a lot of their nourishment. In our opinion, a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement is essential during pregnancy, if only as an insurance policy.

My appetite has gone off, I don’t want to eat as much. May I take Vital Essence 3 instead of food?
No, you must maintain a good diet, especially one rich in carbohydrates, during the end of pregnancy. Carbohydrates will give you fuel for labour.

Vital DHA alongside Vital Essence 3

Vital DHA during the third trimester
During the last trimester of pregnancy, the baby goes through a period of intense development called the brain spurt. At this time, your baby's brain will take up 70% of your calorie intake and demand for DHA is greater than ever. Zita West strongly recommend you consider supplementing your DHA intake before and after this critical period.

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