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    Vitabiotics

    Pregnacare Max

    Our verdict

    The most complete of the Pregnacare tier. If you want folic acid, vitamin D and DHA in one box without buying three products, this is the straightforward option.

    Pros

    • +Covers NHS folic acid and vitamin D advice
    • +Includes DHA without a second purchase
    • +Sold in most UK pharmacies

    Cons

    • -Three units a day to swallow
    • -Costlier than plain folic acid and vitamin D
    • -Iron content can cause constipation

    Evidence

    Folic acid 400ug before conception and through the first 12 weeks, and vitamin D 10ug daily through pregnancy, follow current NHS advice. The omega-3 (DHA) content is additional rather than NHS-recommended.

    Dose

    Two tablets plus one omega-3 capsule daily with food.

    Key ingredients

    Folic acid, vitamin D, iron, iodine, DHA omega-3, B vitamins.

    Best for

    • · Trying to conceive or already pregnant
    • · Anyone who wants folic acid, vitamin D and DHA in one pack

    Not for

    • · Anyone taking a separate vitamin A supplement
    • · Anyone already on a prescribed pregnancy multivitamin