Many changes occur in a woman’s body over the nine months, Zinc is involved in the production and functioning of the baby’s DNA and is critical during pregnancy. Read more on why Zinc is important during pregnancy in this article.
Vitamin B12 (aka cobalamin) keeps the body’s nerve cells and blood cells healthy. Pregnant women need an additional amount of vitamin B12 as this nutrient is crucial for the development and functioning of the baby’s brain. Here's a piece that will help you understand why Vitamin B12 is important.
Proteins are one of the three major groups of macronutrients that make up a wholesome, healthy diet. For moms who choose to breastfeed their children, their daily dietary intake of protein is even more important since this needs to be significant enough to take care of both, their own requirements, as well as fuel the baby’s growth and development for the first 6-24 months of their life. Read this piece to know more.
The immune system is the body’s primary defence mechanism. It is the first line of defence against harmful foreign objects. India has a lot of fruits that are easily available across the country and contain enough vitamin C to maintain your immunity at good levels too. Read this piece for more information.
Vitamin D is one of the few nutrients that your body produces on its own. It is made when your skin is exposed to sunlight. If you are low in Vitamin D, you are likely to experience lethargy, hair fall, and poor immunity. Paying attention to the signals that your body sends you, and recognizing these symptoms will help you address the concern sooner. Read this article for more information.
Maintaining a balance between free radicals and antioxidants is crucial to prevent your body from entering a state known as 'oxidative stress'. Read more on how antioxidants can help the body.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps reduce UV damage to the skin, moisturizes it, prevents signs of ageing, and keeps it soft, supple, and healthy. Read more on how it can be useful for your skin.
Vitamin deficiencies are common across the world. They take place for one of two reasons; a sustained lack of nutrient dense food, or the inability of the body to absorb/produce a certain micronutrient. For women, this period also often coincides with motherhood which brings with it a whole host of hormonal and physical changes.