What nutrients should you pay attention to before pregnancy?

　　Both husband and wife should take appropriate nutritional supplements

　　Every couple wants future children healthy , the so-called health means maintaining a balance between the metabolism controlled by the human body's genetic structure and the human body's surrounding environment. Heredity is closely related to health, and heredity is the basis of health. The genetic quality of a future child is the sum of the physical and intellectual genetic traits inherited from both parents.

　　Growth begins with fertilization, and the growth process involves the interaction of genetics and environment from beginning to end. Heredity is the internal cause of physical growth and intellectual development. When the egg cell is fertilized, the combination of genes from both parents gives the offspring the potential to grow and develop, while environmental factors, such as nutrition and disease It is external factors that determine whether this potential can be fully realized. A rich environment, especially rich nutrition, can fully unleash the growth and development potential passed from parents to offspring. Therefore, when a couple hopes to get pregnant, they should do proper nutrition before getting pregnant. For some special nutritional problems or diseases of pregnant women, such as anemia etc., examination and diagnosis should be carried out before pregnancy, and the deficient substances and nutrients should be supplemented. Pregnancy can only be considered after recovery or cure. For the vast majority of couples, it is generally recommended that they should do a good job of proper nutrition, physical and mental pleasure, recuperation and physical fitness starting from 3 months before pregnancy.

　　Women with different physiques may have different issues such as pre-pregnancy nutritional supplements, dietary adjustments, starting time, nutritional content, and dosage due to individual differences.

　　Women with average physical and nutritional status should start to pay attention to their diet 3 months to half a year before pregnancy. They should consume sufficient amounts of high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, trace elements and appropriate amounts of fat every day. These nutrients are fetus The material basis of growth and development.

　　[Protein] Protein is an important component of living organisms and is also the sperm As an important raw material, couples should reasonably supplement foods rich in high-quality protein before pregnancy. However, excessive intake of protein is not allowed. Excessive intake of protein substances can easily destroy the balance of nutritional intake in the body, resulting in insufficient intake of vitamins and other substances, and causing an acidic constitution, which is very detrimental to pregnancy.

　　【Calories】If you do not consume enough calories to maintain your weight and body fat within the normal range, there is a high possibility of decreased fertility. In addition, being underweight before and after pregnancy can cause fetal growth delays and increase the risk of neonatal complications. Therefore, you should stop losing weight before pregnancy, eat a balanced diet, and both husband and wife should ensure adequate caloric intake.

　　[Fat] Sex hormones are mainly converted from cholesterol in fat. Fat also contains essential fatty acids required for sperm production. If lacking, it will not only affect sperm production, but also may cause a decrease in sexual desire. Meat, fish, and eggs contain more cholesterol. Moderate intake is beneficial to the synthesis of sex hormones and is beneficial. male reproductive health.

　　[Calcium] Calcium is sufficient for mothers before pregnancy. After the baby is born, calcium deficiency symptoms such as night terrors, cramps, delayed teething, irritability, and rickets are less likely to occur. Pregnant women can also relieve calf cramps, waist and leg pain, bone and joint pain, edema and other discomforts during pregnancy, and prevent osteoporosis.

　　[Iron] Iron is an important component of hemoglobin. The fetus grows and develops rapidly. It absorbs about 5 mg of iron every day, and the blood volume of pregnant women will increase by 30%. Iron deficiency can easily lead to anemia in late pregnancy. Iron can be stored in the body for 4 months, so it is very beneficial to start taking iron supplements 3 months before pregnancy.

　　[Zinc] Zinc is an important component of enzymes that are indispensable for human metabolism. Zinc deficiency can affect growth and development and affect the reproductive system. Zinc also plays an important role in male reproductive function, so men should supplement zinc and other nutrients in the first half of pregnancy.

　　[Vitamins] Vitamins are not only necessary for human growth and development, but also for normal reproductive function. Foods containing high vitamins have a good effect on sperm production and improving sperm activity. For pregnant women, vitamin deficiencies may lead to miscarriage, premature birth wait. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs, milk, liver, etc. are rich in various vitamins.

　　[Iodine] iodine supplementation before pregnancy has a more significant effect on the brain development of the next generation than iodine supplementation during pregnancy. Iodine can be called an intellectual nutrient. Preparing for pregnancy female It is best to test the urine iodine level to determine whether the body is iodine deficient. Eat iodized salt and iodine-rich foods to meet your body's iodine needs. Kelp, seaweed, scallops, lobster, fresh fish, etc. are rich in iodine.

　　[Folic acid] Folic acid is a B vitamin that can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer , the incidence of diabetes. And it can reduce fetal neural tube defects, such as fetuses without spine. Expectant mothers should supplement 0.4 mg of folic acid every day from three months before pregnancy to three months after pregnancy. Green leafy vegetables, grains, and beans contain folic acid, and you can also take folic acid tablets.

　　[α-linolenic acid] Because α-linolenic acid is very necessary for the normal development of the fetal brain, especially in the last three months of pregnancy, when the size of the fetus increases three times, a large amount of α-linolenic acid is needed. If pregnant women do not consume enough food, the fetus will rob the mother of α-linolenic acid. Especially for mothers who are breastfeeding, their DHA levels will be even lower. With low levels of alpha-linolenic acid in the mother's body, there will be less and less 5-hydroxytryptamine (happiness factor) in the brain, because 5-hydroxytryptamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain and plays a key role in maintaining people's happy mood. It will increase with the increase of alpha-linolenic acid in the body. Daily consumption of smart oils by expectant mothers is not only beneficial for the development of the fetus, but also for their own mood and spirit.