Today we're talking about calcium, iron, and folate! Three super important nutrients for women. We'll talk about their functions in the body, how much you need of each nutrient in a day, and what foods you can find them in. Find me on Instagram at @nutritionwithsammie or shoot me an email at [email protected].

Sources:

Helpguide.org

National Institute of Health: Office of dietary supplements

Harvard.edu/nutritionsource/calcium/

Harvard.edu/nutritionsource/iron/

Obeid R, Holzgreve W, Pietrzik K. Folate supplementation for prevention of congenital heart defects and low birth weight: an update. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. 2019;9(Suppl 2):S424-S433. doi:10.21037/cdt.2019.02.03

Chandler AL, Hobbs CA, Mosley BS, et al. Neural tube defects and maternal intake of micronutrients related to one-carbon metabolism or antioxidant activity. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol. 2012;94(11):864-874. doi:10.1002/bdra.23068