Question 1

is elderberry safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't advise it: There is no way to reassure you that elderberry is safe during pregnancy, so it's best not to use it.

Question 2

i'm wondering is grapefruit seed extract and/or elderberry safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No, they're not: Elderberry so far has insufficient studies of pregnant women using it to determine safety to fetuses. German studies of grapefruit seed extract, have shown 5 out of 6 products to be adulterated with benzethonium chloride, a synthetic antimicrobial often used in cosmetics, as well as the preservatives triclosan and methylparaben. Topical use on nail fungus, etc may be okay, but don't use internally.

Question 3

would anything natural, such as elderberry, zinc, etc, help against getting the coronavirus or flu? does it actually work?

Accepted Answer

Handwashing: Good handwashing and avoiding those individuals who are ill are prevention measures. Herbal remedies are not as well tested but may shorten the duration of a viral illness and help to relieve symptoms. Nasal saline rinses and cool air mist for cold symptoms may be effective and the herbal remedies are not needed.

Question 4

is extract and/or elderberry safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient studies: There aren't enough studies to reliably answer. One study reviewing side effects in pregnant women using botanical supplements, showed 1 woman taking elderberry had GI distress -- out of 150 general surveys completed.  http://tinyurl.com/m5q9g37  use of a combination product containing elderberry showed no increase in fetal malformations:  http://tinyurl.Com/mkqss5n  be safe and avoid for now.

Question 5

is it okay to take supplements before and after covid vaccine? i take fish oil, vitamin d, elderberry with zinc, and nac. will it affect me or the vaccine?

Accepted Answer

: not in a negative way. More liklely to support an optimal immune response.
https://beyondthemountainwellness.com/blog/4-supplements-to-prepare-your-body-for-the-covid-vaccine

Question 6

can a pregnant woman go kart?

Accepted Answer

Not the best idea: Gokarting can be safe if there is minimal jostling and noone runs into you while racing.  Given that this is almost completely impossible to control, you should not go gokarting during pregnancy.

Question 7

can pregnant women use betimol?

Accepted Answer

Betimol: Betimol  is FDA Pregnancy Category C . Benefit must outweigh risk for use.

Question 8

can pregnant women eat lasagna?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sounds great!

Question 9

can pregnant women use docefrez?

Accepted Answer

Docefrez: Docefrez  is FDA Pregnancy Category D. It should not be used during pregnancy.

Question 10

can pregnant women use terbinex?

Accepted Answer

Terbinex: Terbinex  is FDA Pregnancy Category B. It has only been studied in animals regarding pregnancy.

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