AQIQAH: 01/05/11

I went to Klinik Desa KP for my 21th weeks pregnant checkup last week and they had give me multiple of vitamins to eat. One of the reason that, my Hb not showing good reading. They gave me Folic acid, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C and Ferromed (Fe).

Folic Acid
What is Folic Acid ?

Also called Vitamin B9 or folate

What is the benefits of it ?

Important in producing healthy red blood cells
Prevent anemia
Prevent neural tube birth defects, such as spina bifida

What are the best food sources ??

Green leafy (spinach,lettuces
Liver
Lentils
Oatmeals

Various infos on folic acid :

More details on folic acid, please click here
Why we need Folic acid, please click here and here
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Vitamin B Complex
What is Vitamin B complex

Combination of 8 vitamins B (B1, B2, B3,B5,B6,B7,B9,B12)

What is the benefits of it

Support and increase the rate of metabolism
Maintain healthy skin and muscle tone
Enhance immune and nervous system function
Help prevent anemia.
Reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer

What are the best food sources ??

Meat
Potatoes
Banana

For more info on Vitamin B Complex, click here

Ascorbic Acid (Vit C)
What is Ascorbic Aicd

Also called as Vitamin C

What is the benefits of it

Essential for tissue repair and collagen production.
Aids proper growth and strengthens bones and teeth.

What are the best foods sources

Guava
Blackcurrent
Apple

More info on Vitamin C, click here

Ferromed (Fe) / Iron
What is Vitamin Ferromed/ iron

Also called as Iron

What is the benefits of it

Makes red blood cells
Supplies oxygen to cells for energy and growth
Builds bones and teeth.

What are the best foods sources

Beef
Green bean

More info on iron deficiency, please click here.

For more info on what nutrient that you need through out you pregnancy, please click here
and thinking of what antenatal supplement you should by, please click here

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