Many prenatals currently don’t contain correct amounts of key nutrients, such as folic acid, iodine, and choline. Tod Cooperman, M.D. of ConsumerLab.com explains what to look for to get the best prenatal vitamin for you and your child while avoiding risks.
Dr. Cooperman discusses the latest recommendation from the American Medical Association that prenatal vitamins should include choline, a nutrient which is rarely added to prenatal vitamins, or added in insufficient amounts. He also discusses the difference between folate and folic acid, which form is best, and how much you need while pregnant — and other important nutrients to look for, such as iron, vitamin C, and other B vitamins.
See ConsumerLab.com’s tests and Top Picks among popular prenatal vitamins on the market:
You can read more about folate and folic acid, how much you should take, and more, here:
You can also see ConsumerLab.com’s tests and Top Picks for other supplements Dr. Cooperman discusses using the links below:
Choline Supplements Review:
Iron Supplements Review:
Fish Oil and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements Review:
And see ConsumerLab.com’s answer to this related question:
Can prenatal vitamins have too much folic acid? Mine has 800 mcg, but isn’t that more than what’s recommended? Is this dangerous to me or my baby? See ConsumerLab.com’s answer:
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