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Is it safe for a pregnant to eat animal's liver cuz i heard that the liver contains a large amount of vitamin a which is responsible for birth defects?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Vitamin A: If you were a chronic consumer of calf or beef liver, the accumulated Vitamin A could be a problem. If you aren't eating it every day, it's a good source of iron and other nutrients.

Answered 10/7/2016

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A member asked:

Is it safe for a pregnant to eat animal's liver cuz i heard that the liver contains a large amount of vitamin a which is responsible for birth defects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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