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A 32-year-old female asked:

Prenatal vitamins seem to have 30-100 iu of vitamin e but i thought vitamin e wasn't safe in excess mounts during pregnancy. how much is too much?

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 60 years experience

Vitamin E: The requirement for vitamin e fora pregnant woman is25-30 mg per day. High doses of vitamin e would be 400 mg per day.

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