These include folate (or folic acid) to help prevent neural tube defects, calcium for building strong bones and teeth, vitamin c for immune system support, vitamin D to support calcium absorption and immune function, omega-3 fatty acids (especially DHA) for fetal brain and eye development, iodine for thyroid function and cognitive development, and vitamin B12 to support red blood cell formation and neurological health-especially important for those following plant-based diets
When levels of ferritin are above 30ng/ml, functional medicine physicians are inclined to recommend supplements to remove copper from the intestines before it is absorbed in the blood
Folate plays a vital role in supporting your baby's brain and nervous system development
This can cause cellular changes and increased intestinal barrier permeability, leading to cell death and potentially allowing substances like bacterial toxins into the bloodstream
Iron can exacerbate the misfolding and aggregation of certain proteins, hallmarks of many of these diseases
