Shaklee has recently released a complete new 4-part system for mothers-to-be. This will be the ideal gift for any woman who wants to enhance her journey to motherhood, by planning her pregnancy before conception. [1]

You will start your journey by selecting the Prenatal Meology questionnaire for where you are on the path.

(a)   you want to prepare for pregnancy.
(b)   you are pregnant or
(c)   you are post-partum.

(A)   If you are planning your first (or next) pregnancy, you start by submitting your e-mail address, and Shaklee's website transports you to the Prenatal Program Pregnancy Prep page, where you will meet the supplements in the basic program.

There you will also find a link to a special Meology™ Prenatal - Pregnancy Prep Introductory page, that discusses the basic plan, plus several optional supplements, when you click on the Take me to Meology Prenatal button.

NOTE: This page can only be accessed from this assessment page, otherwise I would have added a link to it directly. It is a beautiful page, and is well worth your time to explore it.


(B)   If you are already pregnant, on the Meology™ Prenatal - Pregnancy page, just type in your due-date and your e-mail address, and meet the program, plus the optional solutions for leg cramps or occasional indigestion, occasional irregularity, or whether you may feel queasy.


(C)   If you have already delivered your baby, your choice will be the Meology™ Prenatal – Postnatal page, where you will identify whether the baby is receiving your milk (breastfeeding or via pump-to-bottle feeding) and then “get the results.” There are 4 optional solutions.

NOTE: Shaklee does NOT share your proprietary information with anyone (e-mail etc.) so fear not.

Once you have completed filling in your chosen program questionnaire, you can choose to adopt Wellness Bundle, after completing a questionnaire similar to the adult Meology program.

You start by identifying any ongoing health challenges you may have, your family history and doctor’s recommendations, prescriptions or supplements you may be taking and a few other short lists, and you get to the Results page, where you can choose the Essentials or the Essentials Plus plan.

We reviewed the Meology line last January (issue 38-1 Nutrition Made Personal) so let’s review the 5 possible Meology programs in depth.

There are distinct differences between Meology™ and the Meology™ Prenatal programs, so this will be well worth your time to read about them.

There is also a Product sheet [2] and a Product FAQ [3] for your convenience.


The Shaklee Difference

We already know the time Shaklee invests in designing pure and effective products that are well-absorbed, so let us review 2 important studies that led to the development of this new and unique Meology™ Prenatal program.

The first study is what initially led Shaklee to create the Omega-3 Gellys for the new Meology™ Kids line, and shortly thereafter, to release the Omega-3 Gellys as a unique separate product, for those who struggle with swallowing tablets and/or capsules.

Scientists at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology explored the bioavailability of DHA and EPA delivered by two different formulations:

One group received their fish oil in the traditional soft gel capsules, while another group received the fish oil as droplets, trapped within a gelatin matrix. [4]

Using advanced blood testing and laboratory analyses, they demonstrated that, by giving virtually identical doses of EPA and DHA to 2 different groups, they discovered enhanced absorption in the group who received the gelled emulsions. [4]

Absorption studies comparing Shaklee’s Omega-3 Gellys with other leading brands that market children’s gummy-omega products, also revealed that

Shaklee’s Omega-3 Gellys delivered 3x more DHA + EPA than those competing brands, even though both groups were provided the same-sized dosages!

As usual, Shaklee out-performs the competition, and doubly so, considering that all Shaklee fish oil products undergoes

a proprietary triple molecular distillation process to remove the PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) and mercury that pollute the worlds’ cold-water fish. [5]

Numerous studies have revealed that those pollutants are found at alarming levels in Health Food store and cut-rate Pharmacy brands of Omega-3 products.


The second study by researchers at Purdue University did a cross-sectional analysis of a representative sample of 1,003 pregnant US women, aged 20 to 40 years old, from the 2001-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey database (NHANES). [6]

This study revealed that a significant number of pregnant women are NOT meeting the recommendations for

vitamins D, C, A, B6, K, and E, as well as for folate, choline, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and zinc, even though they were using dietary supplements.

Almost all pregnant women in this study were also at risk for

excessive consumption of sodium, and many were also at risk of excessive consumption of folic acid and iron.

That’s why Shaklee designed this new Prenatal formulation,
and based them on current dosage recommendations from the
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. [7]

Now, let’s review the different Prenatal programs.

Meology™ Prenatal - Pregnancy Prep

Pregnancy Prep

Preparing yourself for motherhood starts by preparing your body for pregnancy. The months before you get pregnant are critical, so whether you are actively trying, or just thinking about it, it’s never too soon to make sure that your body is fully nourished.

Meology Prenatal delivers 23 essential vitamins and minerals, including folic acid, iron, iodine, and calcium, plus omega-3s and choline, and can also be customized to address your unique needs, including conception support and stress relief. [8]

This pregnancy-preparatory program also arrives with the custom-designed Prenatal MultiV Drink, a great-tasting multivitamin drink mix, packed with critical vitamins and minerals to help prepare your body for pregnancy.

It also includes a MultiM Tablet. This multi-mineral is packed with nutrients essential to every stage of your motherhood journey.

It also includes an Omega-3 Gelly™, a chewable 300 mg. Omega-3 prenatal vitamin gummy, with superior absorption technology.

Because Meology Prenatal comes with 2 separate vitamin sources, AND because most vitamins are water-soluble, and are excreted over a several hour period, I suggest having the Prenatal MultiV Drink with your breakfast. Then take the other vitamin tablets later, with a larger meal, like lunch or dinner.

Because all of the Meology Prenatal kits contain these same 3 supplements, we will review them here one time.

The Prenatal MultiV Drink is a delicious peach-mango flavored powder. Add it to 8-10 ounces of water and stir it well. MultiV comes packed with all the critical vitamins and minerals that are required to support fertility, as well as maintaining your health and energy levels throughout your day.

The MultiM Tablet rounds out the 23 essential vitamins and minerals, including folic acid, iron, and iodine that support basic health.

The Omega-3 Gelly delivers ultra-pure DHA + EPA to help build-up your reserves, because you will need them to support the normal growth and development of your baby.

The beauty of the Meology Prenatal kits is that they are convenient (grab-and-go), and are easily customizable for your current health needs, and contain NO big pills to swallow. YAY!   Meology Prenatal can also be customized to address unique needs, including occasional morning sickness, leg cramps, indigestion, sleep disturbances, even constipation.


Meology™ Prenatal - Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Once you have conceived, you will switch to the Prenatal - Pregnancy kit. [9] Now that you have a baby on board, nutrition is more important than ever. With 23 essential vitamins and minerals, Meology Prenatal supports your body's journey into motherhood, as well as providing all the building blocks that are required for the normal growth and?development of your baby.

Meology Prenatal can be customized to address your unique needs, including occasional morning sickness, or an Energizing Tea or a Life Shake to help bump up your energy levels during your day.


Meology™ Postnatal

Postnatal

With a new baby in tow, your body is also working overtime to recover from pregnancy, and to produce breast milk. Meology™ Postnatal contains all the core nutrients to help you nourish your child, and is specially formulated to support your body with 23 essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, iodine, and choline. [10]

Meology Prenatal can also be customized to address any unique needs, including relief from occasional constipation, and to supply extra vitamin D3 to support your baby’s bone growth.


Postnatal Wellness Bundles

Wellness Bundle I

Wellness Bundle II

As you can see, Shaklee has created several new Postnatal Wellness Bundles since I first wrote this newsletter in 2023.

The biggest difference (in Bundle I) is that it provides Vita-Lea® Women (120 count), and a choice of either OmegaGuard® OR 2 packs of Omega-3 Gellys™ .


Bundle II provides Vitalizer™, two 14-serving pouches of Life Shake™ and you can also choose your favorite Boost from this group:

7-Day Healthy Cleanse,
Collagen-9™,
Triple Defense Boost,
Organic Greens Booster,
Sustained Energy Boost*,
Up & Glowing, Good Gut & Go, OR
Rest & Rewind)

You can select 2 different Life Shake™ flavors (OR you can select 2 of the same flavor), by using the drop-down menus. And finally, you get to pick one nutritional “boost” product to address your needs of the moment. Naturally, every month you can switch from one Boost to another.

Wellness Bundle III

Bundle III provides a box of Meology™, two 14-serving pouches of Life Shake™ and you can also choose your favorite Boost from the same group in Bundle II (7-Day Healthy Cleanse, Collagen-9™, Triple Defense Boost, Organic Greens Booster, Sustained Energy Boost*, Up & Glowing, Good Gut & Go, OR Rest & Rewind)

The Protein Corner:   Every Shaklee Life Shake contains all the essential amino acids that are required to produce new muscle, hormones and brain chemicals (neurotransmitters), as well as to help us digest our food, grow and repair body tissues, while also helping us to maintain healthy skin, hair and nails, and to boost your immune defence system, and to provide a daily energy source.

The ideal protein source for women is Soy. Following World War II, American researchers living in Japan noted that the lowest incidence of breast, cervical and prostate cancers were in Japanese women and men.

Over the ensuing decades, researchers isolated the soy isoflavones that provided those health benefits, and they also revealed that the biggest reductions in cancer risk were in women who started taking soy during their adolescence. [11]. [12]

Helpful suggestions

Needless to say, there were some significant changes in the BOOST products in the Wellness Bundle since 2023 (many new additions), so a significant portion of this newsletter needed to be removed.

Even so, many of those products remain an important option for some mothers, so I will insert them again right here:

The original Boost product choices were:


CoQHeart, which delivers 100 mg of coenzyme Q10, a powerful antioxidant that can help when trying to get pregnant and is shown to replenish CoQ10 levels in your blood. [13]
Recommended during the Pregnancy Prep phase of Meology Prenatal.




Stress Relief Complex is a nondrowsy formula that promotes a calm, relaxed state, and helps to reduce feelings of stress with a clinically-tested blend of L-theanine, ashwagandha, beta-sitosterol, and L-tyrosine. [14] Recommended during the Pregnancy Prep phase.





Stomach Soothing Complex combines vitamin B6 and ginger into a lozenge with a hint of citrus, that helps alleviate occasional nausea and stomach upset. [15] Recommended during the Pregnancy phase.





Chewable Cal Mag Plus Pregnancy may come with occasional discomforts, including leg cramps, sleep challenges, and mild indigestion. This chewable combination of calcium and magnesium can help you manage these common occurrences. [16], [17]
Recommended during the Pregnancy phase.




Optifora® DI Good health starts in our gut, and a healthy gut starts with good bacteria. Opti?ora DI delivers 10 billion CFUs of 4 bacterial strains, designed to help maintain a healthy intestinal microbiome. This proprietary probiotic blend helps to alleviate occasional discomforts, supports digestive and immune health, and helps to maintain regularity. [18]
Recommended during the Pregnancy and Postnatal phases.




Vita-D3® delivers 2,000 IU of vitamin D in each tablet to enrich your breast milk and support your infant's needs. [19]




The Miracle of Life is something we men only consciously become aware of after our wife bears her first child. I am thrilled that Shaklee continues to upgrade their products to support our health, and their most impressive step on that path was to help us all support the creation of our children.

I hope you all will review the new webpages and Product Briefs for all of the Prenatal Wellness Bundles.