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Can Nitrates Be Consumed During Pregnancy?
Question: I am 4-5 weeks pregnant. I ate a 1/4 of a peperoni calzone last night. I didnt know about nitrates. Is it ok in moderation to eat pepperoni,when heated, in moderation? Especially this early in pregnancy? Please let me know bc i am freaking out bc i read online about what nitrates can do. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
minor amounts are not harmful
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.I understand your concern.
Iam Dr.Srilatha gynaecologist.I have gone through your query.
In my opinion taking peperoni homemade cheese in moderate amounts is not harmful.
But I strongly suggest you not to trust products available in stores which are made artificially because for preservation they use harmful substances.
I suggest you to take homemade recipes,fresh veggies and fruit juices.
And nitrates are not good in pregnancy as they may affect fetus but placenta which is a connection between fetus and mother will protect fetus from lot of harmful substances.
So there is nothing to worry.As per your information you took only minor amounts of
peperoni.
So stay calm and dont get stressed out because your stress can add more stress to fetus.
Nothing to worry.I.will be there to answer your queries at anytime.Stay relaxed.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss further.
Best regards ..Dr.Srilatha
minor amounts are not harmful
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.I understand your concern.
Iam Dr.Srilatha gynaecologist.I have gone through your query.
In my opinion taking peperoni homemade cheese in moderate amounts is not harmful.
But I strongly suggest you not to trust products available in stores which are made artificially because for preservation they use harmful substances.
I suggest you to take homemade recipes,fresh veggies and fruit juices.
And nitrates are not good in pregnancy as they may affect fetus but placenta which is a connection between fetus and mother will protect fetus from lot of harmful substances.
So there is nothing to worry.As per your information you took only minor amounts of
peperoni.
So stay calm and dont get stressed out because your stress can add more stress to fetus.
Nothing to worry.I.will be there to answer your queries at anytime.Stay relaxed.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss further.
Best regards ..Dr.Srilatha
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