Pregnacaps Belgiophar
Pregnacaps Capsules is a mixture of micronutrients specially designed for pregnant women offered by Belgiophar Belgium.
Pregnacaps provides pregnant women with 13 ingredients including the necessary folic acid.
It contains, in addition to multiple vitamins, zinc which benefits among other claims authorized by the EFSA that of contributing to fertility and normal reproduction and other trace elements.
Composition of Pregnacaps:
Ingredients |
Unit |
Quantity per capsules |
NRV/RDA % |
Vitamin C |
mg |
110 |
138 |
Vitamin E |
mg |
13 |
108 |
Niacin |
mg |
15 |
94 |
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) |
mg |
6,0 |
100 |
Vitamin B6 |
mg |
1,9 |
136 |
Vitamin B2 |
mg |
1,5 |
107 |
Vitamin B12 |
µg |
3,5 |
140 |
Vitamin B1 |
mg |
1,2 |
109 |
Vitamin D3 |
µg |
5,0 |
100 |
Folic acid |
µg |
400 |
200 |
Biotin |
µg |
60 |
120 |
Selenium |
µg |
35 |
64 |
Manganese |
mg |
0,5 |
25 |
Copper |
µg |
200 |
20 |
Iron |
mg |
15 |
107 |
Zinc |
mg |
5,0 |
50 |
Iodine |
µg |
130 |
86,67 |
Below we describe the ingredients in capsules one by one and give you links to scientific references.
Pregnacaps, capsules containing a well-dosed mixture of active ingredients:
Folic Acid (Vit. B9) |
Zinc oxide |
Copper |
L-ascorbic acid (Vit. C) |
Thiamine (Vit. B1) |
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) |
Niacin (Vit. B3) |
Pantothenic acid (Vit. B5) |
Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) |
Biotin (Vit. B8) |
Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3) |
DL-alpha tocopherol (Vit. E) |
Iron |
Iodine |
Manganese |
Selenium |
Folic acid :
The EFSA (European Food Safety Agency), after careful study of scientific publications, has attributed several health claims to folic acid or folate:
– Folate contributes to the growth of maternal tissues during pregnancy
– Folate contributes to the normal synthesis of amino acids
– Folate contributes to normal blood formation
– Folate contributes to the normal metabolism of homocysteine
– Folate contributes to normal psychological functions
– Folate contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system
– Folate helps reduce fatigue
– Folate plays a role in the process of cell division
Links to published articles:
(Belgiophar invites you to consult this documentation which is published and free to access, Belgiophar is not the author of it. All rights to these publications are reserved to their authors. Belgiophar is not responsible for the content published in these articles. Most of these articles have been published in renowned scientific journals, they are all freely accessible to the public).
https://www.who.int/elena/titles/folate_periconceptional/en/
https://www.anses.fr/fr/content/vitamine-b9-ou-acide-folique
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1213
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vitamins-supplements-and-nutrition/
Zinc :
The EFSA (European Food Safety Agency), after careful study of scientific publications, has attributed several health claims to Zinc:
– Zinc contributes to a normal acid-base metabolism
– Zinc contributes to a normal carbohydrate metabolism
– Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function
– Zinc contributes to the normal synthesis of DNA
– Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction
– Zinc contributes to the normal metabolism of macronutrients
– Zinc contributes to the normal metabolism of fatty acids
– Zinc contributes to the normal metabolism of vitamin A
– Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis
– Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
– Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
– Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails
– Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
– Zinc helps maintain a normal level of testosterone in the blood
– Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision
– Zinc contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system
– Zinc helps protect cells against oxidative stress
– Zinc plays a role in the cell division process
Links to published articles:
(Belgiophar invites you to consult this documentation which is published and free to access, Belgiophar is not the author of it. All rights to these publications are reserved to their authors. Belgiophar is not responsible for the content published in these articles. Most of these articles have been published in renowned scientific journals, they are all freely accessible to the public).
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1229
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1819
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31305906/
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_(nutriment)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_deficiency
https://www.voedingscentrum.nl/encyclopedie/zink.aspx
The vitamins :
EFSA, after studying various clinical trial reports and published scientific studies, has granted the following claims to the vitamins contained in Pregnacaps Capsules:
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
- Biotin contributes to the normal metabolism of macronutrients
- Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
- Niacin, Riboflavin and Biotin help maintain normal skin.
- Riboflavin helps maintain normal vision.
- Pantothenic acid contributes to the normal synthesis and normal metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and certain neurotransmitters.
- Pantothenic acid contributes to normal intellectual performance.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal synthesis of cysteine.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal metabolism of proteins and glycogen.
- Vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 contribute to the normal formation of red blood cells.
- Riboflavin helps maintain normal red blood cells.
- Vitamin B6 helps regulate hormonal activity.
- Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus.
- Vitamin D contributes to normal calcium levels.
- Niacin, riboflavin and biotin help maintain normal mucous membranes.
- Riboflavin contributes to normal iron metabolism.
- Thiamine contributes to normal heart function
Links to published articles:
(Belgiophar invites you to consult this documentation which is published and free to access, Belgiophar is not the author of it. All rights to these publications are reserved to their authors. Belgiophar is not responsible for the content published in these articles. Most of these articles have been published in renowned scientific journals, they are all freely accessible to the public).
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/vitamin-C
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1226
https://www.spandidos-publications.com/ijmm/22/4/541
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7037471/pdf/ijms-21-00950.pdf
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/riboflavin
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1222
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1743
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1814
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1224
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1757
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1758
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1759
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1225
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1209
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1728
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1223
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1814
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1756
Copper :
The EFSA (European Food Safety Agency), after careful study of scientific publications, has attributed several health claims to copper:
- Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues.
- Copper contributes to a normal energy metabolism.
- Copper contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
- Copper contributes to the normal transport of iron in the body.
- Copper contributes to the normal pigmentation of the skin.
- Copper contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.
- Copper helps protect cells against oxidative stress.
Links to published articles:
(Belgiophar invites you to consult this documentation which is published and free to access, Belgiophar is not the author of it. All rights to these publications are reserved to their authors. Belgiophar is not responsible for the content published in these articles. Most of these articles have been published in renowned scientific journals, they are all freely accessible to the public).
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1211
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2079
Iron :
The EFSA (European Food Safety Agency), after careful study of scientific publications, has attributed several health claims to iron:
- Iron contributes to normal cognitive function.
- Iron contributes to a normal energy metabolism.
- Iron contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin.
- Iron contributes to the normal transport of oxygen in the body.
- Iron contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.
- Iron helps reduce fatigue.
- Iron plays a role in the process of cell division.
Links to published articles:
(Belgiophar invites you to consult this documentation which is published and free to access, Belgiophar is not the author of it. All rights to these publications are reserved to their authors. Belgiophar is not responsible for the content published in these articles. Most of these articles have been published in renowned scientific journals, they are all freely accessible to the public).
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1215
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1740
Iodine :
The EFSA (European Food Safety Agency), after careful study of scientific publications, has attributed several health claims to iodine:
- Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function.
- Iodine contributes to a normal energy metabolism.
- Iodine contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Iodine helps maintain normal skin.
- Iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and to normal thyroid function.
Links to published articles:
(Belgiophar invites you to consult this documentation which is published and free to access, Belgiophar is not the author of it. All rights to these publications are reserved to their authors. Belgiophar is not responsible for the content published in these articles. Most of these articles have been published in renowned scientific journals, they are all freely accessible to the public).
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1800
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/1214
Manganese :
The EFSA (European Food Safety Agency), after careful study of scientific publications, has attributed several health claims to manganese:
- Manganese contributes to a normal energy metabolism.
- Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
- Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissues.
- Manganese helps protect cells against oxidative stress.
Links to published articles:
(Belgiophar invites you to consult this documentation which is published and free to access, Belgiophar is not the author of it. All rights to these publications are reserved to their authors. Belgiophar is not responsible for the content published in these articles. Most of these articles have been published in renowned scientific journals, they are all freely accessible to the public).
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1217
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1808
Selenium :
The EFSA (European Food Safety Agency), after careful study of scientific publications, has attributed several health claims to selenium:
- Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
- Selenium contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.
- Selenium contributes to normal thyroid function.
- Selenium helps protect cells against oxidative stress.
Links to published articles:
(Belgiophar invites you to consult this documentation which is published and free to access, Belgiophar is not the author of it. All rights to these publications are reserved to their authors. Belgiophar is not responsible for the content published in these articles. Most of these articles have been published in renowned scientific journals, they are all freely accessible to the public).
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1220
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1727
Recommended daily portion :
- 1 capsule per day.
Precautions for use :
• Food supplements should be used as part of a healthy lifestyle and not be used as a substi
tute for a varied and balanced diet.
• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
• Keep out of the reach and sight of young children.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from light, out of the fridge.
• The effects of taking this supplement may vary from person to person.
• This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
• This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be taken as such.