According to the company, the availability of PreNexa avoids the potential of being exposed to oceanborne pollutants like mercury because it derives its DHA from microalgae, a direct plant source. In addition, for women with an allergic sensitivity to fish, PreNexa offers healthcare professionals the first single-capsule prenatal vitamin with plant-based DHA.
PreNexa is available nationwide, by prescription only, in bottles containing a 30 day supply. This once-daily, single gel capsule with the most plant-based DHA, can be conveniently taken at anytime, day or night, the company said.
DHA is polyunsaturated and contains 22 carbon fatty acids which are predominantly found in fish and marine animal oils. Since many women do not consume the amount of DHA recommended by many experts in diet alone, a prescription prenatal vitamin with DHA can be just what a mother and her baby need to help ensure her DHA intake is greater than or equal to 200-300 mg per day during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Mark Evenstad, vice chairman and president of Upsher-Smith Laboratories, said: “PreNexa represents an advancement in delivery by being the first single-capsule prenatal vitamin with the most plant-based DHA for women, before and after the birth of their child.”