Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy is a scientific formulation designed to support placenta health during pregnancy and your growing baby’s healthy brain and nervous system development.
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy is designed to be taken alongside your Elevit Preconception & Pregnancy Multivitamin. It is not a replacement.
About Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy:
DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid which is essential for healthy brain and central nervous system development. DHA isn’t something we can naturally produce much of; therefore, it must be obtained through diet or supplementation. While DHA can be obtained through diet by eating oily fish and seafood products, many women don’t eat the recommended serves of these types of foods, that’s why we developed Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy.
Choline is an essential nutrient that is required by the body for many steps in metabolism, cell formation and repair, it is not made in adequate quantities by the body and must be obtained through diet. The need for choline increases in pregnancy as it plays an important role in a baby’s early brain development, as well as supporting maternal placenta health.
Choline is found in food sources such as red meat, poultry, fish, dairy products and eggs11,12, however it can be difficult to meet the recommended levels required for pre-conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding with just diet alone, especially as some women have restrictive diets. If you feel you aren’t eating enough of this nutrient to support your growing baby taking a supplement like Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy is a convenient way to top up on this very important nutrient.
Choline
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy contains 110mg of Choline. Good food sources of choline include eggs red meat, poultry, fish and dairy.
DHA Omega-3
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy contains 200mg of DHA. Good food sources of Omega-3 DHA include seafood and oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines and herring.
The first 1000 days of a baby's life, from conception to their 2nd birthday, is a critical period for brain and nervous system development. While DHA & Choline plays a key role in this, most pregnant and breastfeeding women do not get enough of these important nutrients through diet alone as they can be cautious about eating fish during this time or may have diet restrictions.
During pre-conception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding, it is recommended to supplement to reach adequate levels of DHA & choline and in turn support your growing baby.
While there is no recommended daily intake (RDI) for DHA (alone) in pregnancy, local and international guidelines recognise that it is an important nutrient during pre-conception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding, and that many women may not obtain enough from food sources. The National Health and Medical Research Council recommends that pregnant women get around 110 -115mg/day of total fats (DHA+EPA+DPA)1. The European Food Safety Authority recommends that pregnant and breastfeeding women take 100-200mg DHA per day, in addition to recommendations for healthy adults (200mg is roughly equivalent to one tin of tuna (95g))6.
The recommended daily intake (RDI) levels for choline are 415 mg / 440 mg in pregnancy (women 14-18 / 19-50) to 550mg in lactating women.11,12
During pre-conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding eating a balanced diet of vegetables, red meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, and dairy products is a great start to getting the nutrients you need to support your baby and Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy is a convenient way to top up your nutrition to give your baby the best start.
- Mother’s pre-conception health & placenta growth
- Healthy foetal brain development
- Healthy foetal central nervous system development
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy is from the makers of Elevit, Australia’s No.1 pregnancy multivitamin* and experts in pregnancy nutrition.
It can be difficult to reach the optimal amount of these nutrients with diet alone. Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy contains 200mg DHA and 110g choline to help meet the needs of women through pre-conception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.
It is intended to be taken in addition to Elevit Preconception & Pregnancy Multivitamin, however as Elevit Breastfeeding also contains 200mg DHA the two products should not be taken together. It can be added to the diet based on individual needs.
*IQVIA MAT $ 14.05.22
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy is a once daily supplement that can be taken at any time of the day.
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy is available in a 60’s pack from your local pharmacy.
Traditionally, the most common source of DHA has been oily fish, making it difficult for most people to obtain the recommended levels. While many think that fish produce their own DHA, in fact, it’s the algae they feed on that makes them a rich source. Our DHA is derived directly from this microalgae. It is a plant-sourced, sustainably harvested form of DHA Omega-3 with no fishy taste or smell, making it easier for you to increase your intake of this important nutrient.
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)- rich oil derived from microalgae (Equivalent to DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) 200 mg) |
470 mg |
| Choline bitartrate (Equivalent to choline 110 mg) |
267 mg |
FAQS
If you are trying to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding, learn how a DHA & Choline supplement may help. See here for all your questions answered.
Elevit DHA & Choline is a scientific formula containing choline, together with plant-sourced omega-3 to support placenta health and baby’s brain development.
Take one capsule daily or as directed by your healthcare professional. Suitable for use by women who are planning a baby (pre-conception), pregnant or breastfeeding.
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy is available at leading pharmacies nationwide.
Yes, Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy can be taken with Elevit Pre-conception & Pregnancy multivitamin. It is not a replacement.
Yes, Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy can be taken with Elevit Pre-conception & Pregnancy multivitamin. It is not a replacement.
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy should not be used with Elevit Breastfeeding. Elevit Breastfeeding already contains 200mg of DHA and is specifically formulated to help women meet the increased nutrient requirements of breastfeeding and should be taken throughout the breastfeeding period.
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy is formulated with NO added gluten.
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy is formulated with NO added lactose.
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy is formulated with NO added sugar.
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy is formulated with NO added peanut.
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy is formulated with NO added egg derived ingredients.
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy contains an animal derived ingredient, gelatin so may not be suitable for some vegetarians and vegans.
Yes, Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy contains an animal derived ingredient gelatin.
Pre-conception
For Her: Elevit Pre-conception & Pregnancy Multivitamin may be taken together with Elevit Probiotics and Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy.
For Him: Menevit Pre-conception Sperm Health may be taken 3 months prior to conception.
Pregnancy
Elevit Pre-conception & Pregnancy multivitamin may be taken together with Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy and Elevit Probiotics.
Breastfeeding
Elevit Breastfeeding multivitamin is a tailored formulation designed for the nutritional needs of lactating women; it may be taken together with Elevit Probiotics. OR (if you do not require a multivitamin)
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy may be taken together with Elevit Probiotics
(Elevit Breastfeeding contains DHA so should not be taken together with Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy)
Elevit DHA & Choline Pregnancy replaces Elevit DHA for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding. There may be a short period where Elevit DHA for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding is available on shelf in Pharmacy at the same time. When stock of Elevit DHA for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding is depleted, this product will no longer be available.
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Elevit Probiotics is designed to be taken alongside your Elevit pregnancy multivitamin.