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Prenatal vitamins deliver beneficial nutrients to people, whether pregnant or not.
They may improve your health if you are deficient in certain vitamins or minerals.
Also, getting moreessential micronutrientsthan recommended can be harmful.
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As a result, some supplement products may not contain the ingredients listed on the label.
What Do Prenatal Vitamins Do?
They are needed by all people, pregnant or notonly the amount varies.
For example, prenatal vitamins in gummy form often don’t contain calcium or iron.
If you have a vitamin or mineral deficiency, prenatal vitamins may be one way to improve it.
Otherwise they may be of little use.
However, in some people, prenatals can lead to excess folate or iron.
Are There Better Alternatives If You’re Not Trying to Conceive?
Consider your options carefully when deciding on supplements in general, including prenatal supplements.
Summary
Prenatal vitamins contain important nutrients, especially for people who are pregnant.
If you are not pregnant, they may be beneficial if you have low levels of these nutrients.
The popular idea that they boost the health of hair, skin, and nails is not confirmed.
If certain nutrient levels become too high, they could potentially be harmful to your health.
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