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Ive eaten a lot of foods rich in vitamin e while pregnant (daily amounts well over rda) i just read this can cause birth defects. should i be worried?
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Most likely not: and your Obstetrician will monitor the baby with regular scheduled ultrasounds
Answered 10/13/2016
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It depends: IT depends on when the vitamin E was taken. Studies shows a link between excess vitamin E intake, in the month prior to conception and the first 2 months of pregnancy, and birth defects (70% more likely). Specifically congenital heart defects (9 times more likely). The recommended RDA for vitamin E in pregnancy is about 18 mg/day. One study link vitamin E intake > 14.9 mg with heart defects.
Answered 10/13/2016
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