Question 1

is taking expired prenatal vitamins safe?

Accepted Answer

Wrong question: A better question is, "is taking expired prenatal vitamins effective?"  the answer is, maybe.  The expiration date is the date beyond which the manufacturer will not guarantee potency.  In other words, if you take old vitamins they might not do what they are intended to do.  It's unlikely they'll hurt you.

Question 2

can i take prenatal vitamins that expired 7 months ago?

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Possibly, but why?: You would probably be ok taking these vitamins, but I would recommend getting new ones.  There is still some risk that the potency of the expired vitamins would be lower, and not give your child the benefits you are taking them for.  Get a new bottle.  Take care and stay healthy!

Question 3

can i use one a day womens prenatal vitamins if they are expired?

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Decreased dose: By using expired prenatal vitamins, you may not be getting the full dose intended.  Talk to your physician.

Question 4

is it safe for me to take prenatal vitamins when its expired in 2012 ?

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No harm, but no good: It probably doesn't pose any harm to you, but won't provide any benefit.

Question 5

is it bad to take expired prenatal vitamins if i'm not pregnant?

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See below: Although probably safe and effective, it's best to take fresh vitamins.

Question 6

best prenatal vitamins to take?

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Ideally with 5-MTHF: Most prenatals are fairly similar but there's a subtle yet important difference. About 30% of people can't convert Folic Acid to its active form, l-5-mthf, so to be on the safe side it's best to take one with that form like prenatal nutrients (pure encapsulations) , basic prenatal (thorne) or prenatal pro (designs for health). These also have biotin, which is important, & natural e, not synthetic.

Question 7

can anyone take prenatal vitamins?

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A non pregnant: Woman can take them but if you are not preg or breast feeding a good multi-vitamin would be better.

Question 8

are prenatal vitamins good for you?

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Being Pregnant: Yes. Of course. I would believe that the prenatal book you bought or got at the beginning of your pregnancy will advise you to take prenatal vitamins and most obs that i know also recommend this for their patients.

Question 9

why are prenatal vitamins important?

Accepted Answer

Healthy baby: Folic acid (folate) is an important component of prenatal vitamins.  It has been shown to decrease the risk of neural tube defects in women who get at least 1mg daily.  These are birth defects that include types of spina bifida.  The neural tube (which forms the brain and spinal cord) is formed by the 28th day of pregnancy, before many know they are pregnant.

Question 10

when do women take prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

When pregnant: When they are pregnant . But you should start taking Folic Acid before pregnancy begins.

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