Why More Isn’t Always Better: The Case for Simplified Nutrition

By Krista Maas de Villiers, BSc Dietetics, Founder of Nunona 

 

In the world of maternal nutrition, “more” is everywhere.

More pills. More powders. More products labeled for trimester 1, 2, 3, postpartum, lactation, recovery. Some brands even sell four or five separate supplements just to get you through pregnancy, and then suggest you start all over again once the baby arrives.

But here’s the truth: more supplements don’t mean more support.

In fact, over-supplementation during pregnancy and postpartum can be hard on your body, and often misses the real point of what maternal nutrition is meant to do.

At Nunona, we believe that real nourishment doesn’t need to be complicated. And we’re here to help you cut through the clutter.

 

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The Problem With “Stackable” Nutrition

Somewhere along the way, maternal nutrition became productized into checklists and stacks. Instead of helping women feel nourished, it made them feel like they were failing if they weren’t juggling a lineup of pills, gummies, and powders each day.

But science doesn’t support this.

Most of your core micronutrient needs during pregnancy and postpartum are consistent, and the body doesn’t need a completely different formula every few weeks. What it does need is consistency, bioavailability, and support for real energy demands like fetal development, milk production, and tissue repair.¹

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When “More” Becomes Too Much

Synthetic supplements, especially in high doses or stacked formulas, can be harder to absorb and eliminate. The liver and kidneys are responsible for processing excess nutrients, and certain compounds like folic acid or synthetic B vitamins have been linked to increased metabolic burden when taken in excess.2,3

Some studies have even suggested that excessive prenatal supplementation, particularly with synthetic folic acid in late pregnancy, may be associated with an increased risk of allergy or asthma in children.⁴

Yet few brands talk about these risks.

 

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Why Less Is More, When What You Have Is Right

Nunona Mama Bites are a 3-in-1 perinatal nutrition solution that replaces your prenatal vitamin, lactation snack, and functional food in one daily ritual. Each bite is:

• Made from organic real food, not synthetic isolates
  
  

• Formulated with both micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and macronutrients (fat, fiber, protein) for better absorption
  
  

• Designed to support the entire perinatal window, from TTC through postpartum recovery
  
  

• Packed with nutrients that work with your biology, not against it
  
  

You don’t need different pills for different stages. You need the right support that works across stages.

 

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What’s Inside (and Why It Matters)

Unlike synthetic supplements, Nunona doesn’t require binders, coatings, or fillers. It delivers nutrients in their natural matrix, just like your body prefers.⁵

 

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Why Simplified Nutrition Matters Postpartum

Postnatal depletion can last for years.⁶ And with recovery, feeding, hormones, and sleep to juggle, the last thing a new mom needs is a complicated supplement routine.

Nunona makes postpartum nutrition simple:

• No pills to swallow (or forget)
  
  

• No blood sugar spikes like lactation cookies
  
  

• No synthetic ingredients that stress the system
  
  

• Just four real food bites per day - easy to take, easy to trust
  
  

 

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Less is more; when what you have is right.

 

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The Takeaway

When it comes to maternal nutrition, more isn’t always better.
What matters is what your body can absorb, use, and thrive on.

With Nunona, you’re not stacking more supplements, you’re building the foundation for a healthier pregnancy, postpartum, and baby.

Skip the stack. Choose the one bite that does it all.

Explore all 7 flavors →

 

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References 

1. Innis SM. Impact of maternal diet on human milk composition and neurological development of infants. Am J Clin Nutr. 2014;99(3):734S–741S.
   
   

2. Bailey RL, West KP, Black RE. The epidemiology of global micronutrient deficiencies. Ann Nutr Metab. 2015;66(Suppl 2):22–33.
   
   

3. Rebholz CM, Coresh J, Grams ME, et al. High folic acid intake is associated with increased risk of kidney dysfunction. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2016;27(1):253–260.
   
   

4. Dunstan JA, et al. Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy and childhood allergic disease outcomes. Pediatrics. 2012;129(5):e1381–e1389.
   
   

5. Hathcock JN. Vitamin and mineral supplements: issues of efficacy and safety. In: Wildman REC, ed. Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. CRC Press; 2001:217–241.
   
   

6. Bourassa D. Postnatal depletion: understanding the long-term nutritional impact of pregnancy and breastfeeding. J Women’s Health Nutr. 2020;8(2):22–29.