A lot of changes occur when a woman becomes pregnant, with the growing baby placing demands on the mother for lots of extra nutrients.

One of the nutrients you and your baby need more of is iodine, which is essential for the healthy function of the thyroid. It plays a critical role in the development of your baby’s brain and nervous system during gestation and the first two years of life.^1,2

In the first two trimesters, your baby is entirely dependent on maternal thyroid hormone so its not surprising that pregnant women need to maintain thyroxine production at almost double that of non-pregnant women.^1,2

ELEVIT NOW CONTAINS IODINE
To top its long-standing benefits, Elevit pregnancy supplement now contains 250mcg of iodine, as recommended by the Ministry of Health,²  to assist with healthy brain development.

Elevit with Iodine provides the extra nutrients needed in pregnancy from the start of the journey right through to the finish.¹

Many women know about the importance of folic acid in early pregnancy – taking it in the first three months is essential in reducing the risk of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.³ However, the body’s demand for certain nutrients, especially folic acid, increases throughout pregnancy, up until your baby reaches maximum foetal growth.¹

FOLIC ACID FOR EVERY STAGE
Healthy cells depend on the continued and proper replication of our DNA, and folate (folic acid) plays an important role in that process.⁴ In pregnancy however, as your baby grows, the rate of folate breakdown in your body actually increases and peaks in the third trimester. So you need to compensate for the accelerated breakdown of folate and ensure your folate needs are met throughout your pregnancy.⁴

OTHER ESSENTIAL VITAMINS
The graph shows the significant nutrient increases required in pregnancy recommended by the Ministry of Health and WHO (the pink part of the graph) with folic acid showing the greatest increase, followed by iodine.

Elevit contains 800mcg of folic acid and is the only pregnancy supplement clinically proven to reduce the risk of neural tube defects by 92%.³
Elevit with Iodine also contains 60mg of iron to help combat fatigue and prevent dietary iron deficiency, and 250mcg of iodine to assist with healthy brain development. It also contains zinc, vitamin C, calcium, B6, B12 and other essential nutrients – all in a once-daily tablet.


TAKE ELEVIT WITH IODINE DAILY
To help prevent neural tube defects, Elevit with Iodine should be taken daily as soon as you start trying for a baby and for the first three months of pregnancy. Taken right throughout pregnancy it can help meet both yours and baby’s ongoing needs.

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1. Food & Nutritional Guidelines for healthy pregnant & breastfeeding women: a background paper.  Ministry of Health 2008. 2. Ministry of Health: Iodine status in New Zealand. May 2011. http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/nutrition-iodine. 3. Czeizel Ae & Dudas I.  NEJM 1992; 327: 1832-5. 4. Higgins JR et al.  Br J Obstet Gynaecol 2000; 107(9): 1149-54. Elevit with Iodine tablets are a Pharmacy Only medicine & contain vitamins B, C, D, E & minerals. Consult your healthcare professional to see if Elevit with Iodine is right for you. The New Zealand formulation of Elevit with Iodine is the same as that used in the Czeizel study except it contains Iodine and does not contain Vitamin A. Medicines have benefits & some may have risks. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist or you have side effects, consult your healthcare professional. Supplementary to, and not a replacement for, a balanced diet. Registered Trademark. Bayer New Zealand Ltd, Auckland. TAPS NA5039

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