Question 1

can you take prenatal vitamins for no particular reason, or would that overdose you with vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Not harmful: A prenatal vitamin would not be harmful. However, if you get a good, balanced diet, you would not need it, with one exception; a supplement of 400 micrograms daily of folate (folic acid) (found in multivitamins and prenatal vits) is recommended for women even before they get pregnant to reduce the risk of some birth defects in the babies. A good iphone resource for preventive topics is my health checklist 2012.

Question 2

can i take 2 brands of prenatal vitamins at a time? will it be overdose or not?

Accepted Answer

One is enough: One prenatal vitamin is adequate, no reason to take two a day.  If you mean can you switch brands doing pregnancy or pre conception, yes, that is not a concern.

Question 3

could you get an iron overdose if you take prenatal vitamins and are not pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If not taken as directed, it's possible.

Question 4

best prenatal vitamins to take?

Accepted Answer

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 5

when should you start prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: You should start prenatal vitamins when you start being prenatal.

Question 6

when should you stop taking prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Not for a while: Continue to take your prenatal vitamins until you are done breast feeding, which will hopefully be at least a year after you've given birth.  As long as you continue to take your prenatals, your baby will get a good dose of most vitamins directly from you.  The exception is vitamin d, which doesn't come out in the milk.  Supplement your baby with at least 400iu of vitamin d daily.

Question 7

what happen if you take two prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: No significant issues if you take 2 vitamins by mistake.

Question 8

is it ok to give sr citizen prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Other option better: No harm in it, really, but a prenatal vitamin may not contain the amount of other vitamins and minerals (like calcium and vitamin d) recommended for this age. A multivitamin specifically formulated for older men or women would be a better option.

Question 9

what is the best way to take prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Any way: Chewables or tablet form, as long as you can tolerate taking the vitamins, that is what is important. Prenatal vitamins are SUPPLEMENTS to a healthy, well-balanced diet. In addition, if you are planning to conceive, best to start a prenatal or multivitamin supplement (extra folic acid) 2-3 months prior to conception and throughout the first trimester. I personally prefer DHA in the prenatals.

Question 10

is taking two prenatal vitamins a day truly unsafe?

Accepted Answer

Its fine: No, it will be fine. It just might upset your stomach.

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