Vital nutrient recommendations for Pregnancy (aimed)

Good supply of vital substances enormously important for mother and child

The recommendation for Pregnancy (aimed) covers six nutrients for prevention — most importantly Iron, Folic acid and Omega-3 fatty acids (Fish-Oil). You will find the intake and role of each nutrient in the overview.

Recommended nutrients & intake

Active ingredientIntakePriorityNote
Iron1 capsule(s) of 14 mgPrimaryTo take with meals (morning & noon) .
Folic acid3 tablet(s) of 200 µgPrimaryTake with food.
Omega-3 fatty acids (Fish-Oil)2 measuring spoon(s) of 10 mlPrimaryFish-Oil. Take with a main meal. Alternatives: Krill-Oil (approx. 1.5 times lower dosage) or algae oil (vegan).
Magnesium2 capsule(s) of 200 mgPrimaryTake with food spread over the day. Important to vitamin D. Avoid Mg-citrates & Mg-oxides. Attention: capsule size refers to the content of elemental magnesium and not to the total of magnesium salts!
Vitamin D35 drop(s) of 20 µgPrimaryIntake: with main meal. 20 mcg = 800 IU = 1 drop of vitamin D3 Vida (other products > calculate correct dosage). From 4000 IU: intake of 200 micrograms of vitamin K2 is important (children: not necessary).
Choline3 capsule(s) per 350 mgPrimaryTake 3 capsules throughout the day with meals.

Intake figures are for adults weighing 60–80 kg. The Web-Doctor adjusts the dosage to your body weight.

Treat acutely or prevent?

Preventive intake

For prevention, the intake is designed to be long-term: moderately dosed, but regular — as a fixed part of your daily vital nutrient supply.

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Dr. med. Heinz Lüscher

Heinz Lüscher, MD, is an orthomolecular physician, vital substances expert and head physician of the Wise Medicine AG practice. He is enthusiastic about the possibilities offered by natural, sustainable and people-oriented medicine and wants to combine the best of conventional and complementary medicine. Mehr zum Autor