The effects of a lack of certain nutrients that were not supplemented during pregnancy - are not immediately apparent after the birth of the baby. They become apparent in the first year of life or much later (including adulthood).

Important! The right diet is extremely important for a healthy pregnancy.

The diet should be characterised by well-chosen nutrients - the role of vitamins is important in vital processes (catalysts in metabolic reactions). The same is true for minerals, which make up 4% of the body's tissues (part of enzymes and hormones in metabolic processes) - they contribute to the structural elements of the body.

5 essential components

There are several key components (the so-called "big five"), whose presence in the body of the mother-to-be is important for the proper development of the baby.

I. Folic acid

This component is important for normal brain development and also prevents neural tube defects.

It is advisable for a woman who is trying to have a child to start taking folic acid as early as six months before becoming pregnant.

Important! The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ACOG), recommends that pregnant women provide their bodies with 600 microgrammes of folic acid.

II. DHTN

This is a fatty acid (one of the omega - 3 acids) which reduces the likelihood of premature birth. In addition, DHTN acids are important:

• for normal brain development,
• for the creative talents of the child (in later life),
• for reducing the child's risk of asthma.

Important! Supplying the body with 400 mg of DHTN in the second trimester of pregnancy - reduces respiratory infections and hay fever in children by almost 1/4.

III. Vitamin D3

It is primarily important in maintaining normal calcium and phosphate metabolism in the body.

Important! Vitamin D3 has an effect on the process of transcribing genetic information (transcription) in more than 200 genes.