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Can Supplements Be Taken During Pregnancy?
Question: Hello
As a healthy 24 yr female. Not pregnant or at the same time taking any type of medication. Is it safe to take this supplement daily?
As a healthy 24 yr female. Not pregnant or at the same time taking any type of medication. Is it safe to take this supplement daily?
Brief Answer:
Safe for females of your age who are not having a pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. It might be taken safely by a non pregnant female at your age.
2. The supplement contains in excess of Vitamin C and Niacin therefore it is not suitable during pregnancy. It might harm the growing baby.
3. Should have a pregnancy then please stop taking this supplement immediately.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Safe for females of your age who are not having a pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. It might be taken safely by a non pregnant female at your age.
2. The supplement contains in excess of Vitamin C and Niacin therefore it is not suitable during pregnancy. It might harm the growing baby.
3. Should have a pregnancy then please stop taking this supplement immediately.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Its not harmful but is it beneficial?
Because normally viramin C daily intake is around 80mg no? This is 500, far depassed amount?
Because normally viramin C daily intake is around 80mg no? This is 500, far depassed amount?
Brief Answer:
Vitamin C might help in absorption of vitamin B complex
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. You are right about the normal daily vitamin A recommended is 80 mg and this contains 5 times the amount. However it is said that vitamin C helps in better intake of vitamin B complex.
2. Taking it will benefit you but you should not taken if there is a pregnancy.
3. Please also take a healthy diet including green vegetables and proteins.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Vitamin C might help in absorption of vitamin B complex
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. You are right about the normal daily vitamin A recommended is 80 mg and this contains 5 times the amount. However it is said that vitamin C helps in better intake of vitamin B complex.
2. Taking it will benefit you but you should not taken if there is a pregnancy.
3. Please also take a healthy diet including green vegetables and proteins.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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