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Series: Supplements for a Healthy Pregnancy
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Last week I wrote about some common problems many women experience when they are pregnant, and this week I am going to talk about what supplements you should take for a healthy pregnancy. Things can seem very complex for moms-to-be, but my advice...... -
Nutrient Depletion: Oral Contraceptives
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Many people do not know that prescription medications can deplete your body of important nutrients, leaving you susceptible to other heath problems. Every week, I will post a blog about a commonly prescribed drug and what depletions it may cause. First off, oral contraceptives. Prescribed to prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual...... -
Prenatal Vitamins Linked to Decreased Autism
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Thinking of becoming pregnant? Well, don’t wait until the two pink lines show up on your home pregnancy test to start preparing. It’s important for a woman to start taking a good quality prenatal that contains 800 mg of folic acid as well as iron, calcium and vitamin D3, as...... -
10 Facts About Folic Acid
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Folic acid is a B vitamin that can help reduce the risk of neural tube defects by as much as 70% if taken before conception. Folate and folic acid are different terms for the same B vitamin. Folate is found naturally in foods and folic acid is the synthetic form...... -
Folic Acid Increases Cancer Risk?
Post on by Paula Gallagher
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that treatment with folic acid plus vitamin B12 was associated with increased cancer outcomes and all-cause mortality in patients with ischemic heart disease in Norway, where there is no folic acid fortification of foods. So do you throw......
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