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I'm concerned that Sanatogen ProNatal contains 700mcg of folic acid when the government recommendation is 400mcg. Does Sanatogen ProNatal contain any artificial colours, flavours or preservatives? Is Sanatogen ProNatal suitable for vegetarians?Does Sanatogen ProNatal contain soya? Does Sanatogen ProNatal contain any dairy products?

I'm concerned that Sanatogen ProNatal contains 700mcg of folic acid when the government recommendation is 400mcg.

As you're aware, higher levels of folic acid can be beneficial in the early stages of pregnancy. The Department of Health recommends that you take a 400mcg folic acid supplement from the time you stop using contraception until the twelfth week of pregnancy to ensure the healthy development of your baby's neural tube. Folic acid is also necessary for the formation of your own red blood cells and cell division.

Sanatogen ProNatal contains 700mcg of folic acid. It's been available on the European market for approximately 13 years. The extra 300ug includes the amount the government recommends a pregnant women should obtain from her food. Sanatogen ProNatal is scientifically proven to help support the healthy growth of your baby, and help keep you healthy too.

The safety of folic acid was evaluated by the independent Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals (EVM). The EVM concluded that taking folic acid supplements of up to 1mg (1,000ug) a day is unlikely to do people any harm. Women who are at a high risk of having a baby affected by a neural tube defect might be advised by their doctor to take more than 1mg a day of folic acid and if this is the case they should follow their doctor's advice.

The levels of other vitamins and minerals in Sanatogen ProNatal are also higher than standard multivitamin supplements because a woman's nutritional requirements increase during pregnancy. The B vitamins and vitamin C in Sanatogen ProNatal are water-soluble, which means you need them in your diet every day because they can't be stored in the body for any length of time.

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Does Sanatogen ProNatal contain any artificial colours, flavours or preservatives?

Sanatogen ProNatal contains artificial colours (non-allergenic) but no artificial flavours, preservatives or sweeteners.

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Is Sanatogen ProNatal suitable for vegetarians?

No, Sanatogen ProNatal isn't suitable for vegetarians as it contains gelatin that has been sourced from pigs and cows.

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Does Sanatogen ProNatal contain soya?

Yes, Sanatogen ProNatal contains soybean oil.

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Does Sanatogen ProNatal contain
any dairy products?

No, Sanatogen ProNatal doesn't contain any dairy products.

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These answers to your questions are based on the current formulation of Sanatogen ProNatal. There may still be older stock in the shops of a slightly different formulation. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us.