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Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamins that dissolve in fat and can accumulate in the body, potentially causing harm when consumed in excessive amounts.

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Supplements during pregnancy overview

Supplements during pregnancy overview

Why supplements are used in pregnancy Pregnancy is a physiologic state of increased nutritional demand. The need for some nutrients rises because of expanded maternal tissues, increased red blood cell mass, placental function, fetal growth, and preparation for lactation. Even nutritionally adequate diets may not reliably provide optimal amounts of certain micronutrients every day. Prenatal […]