Many people associate vitamins with unconditional benefits. But the principle "the more, the better" does not work here.
These are not very common cases and you should not be afraid that an overdose will come from one or two additional tablets of the vitamin complex per day.
But regular excess intake of vitamins and minerals (without tests, prescriptions and supervision by a doctor) can be very harmful.
Especially when it comes to a pregnant woman. An excess of vitamins in the mother's body can harm the baby. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor before taking any vitamin preparations.
Vitamin A
Its excess leads to disorders in the development of the central nervous system to the child, and can cause various defects and deformities.
Vitamin B6
If the mother had an excess of vitamin B6 in the late stages of pregnancy, then the child born in the first few months may have unreasonable convulsions. Also, an excess of B vitamins can contribute to the development of asthma.
Vitamin E
Its overdose causes congenital deformities and various developmental pathologies in the child, impairs the functioning of his kidneys and liver. In a pregnant woman, an excess of vitamin E can cause nervous disorders.
Calcium
If a pregnant woman consumes a lot of calcium, then this interferes with the absorption of iron and zinc in her body. It also contributes to the appearance of kidney stones.
What are the contraindications for taking vitamin complexes during pregnancy?
This is a fairly wide range of diseases: diabetes, psoriasis, liver and kidney disease, asthma, severe allergies.
It is important that taking any medications and vitamin complexes must be coordinated with the doctor supervising the pregnancy. You cannot experiment with your health in this position.
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