Know what you're putting in your body!!!
I researched all kinds of prenatals and the MAIN REASON was because of Folic Acid. We did a lot of research on folic acid when my husband had a kidney transplant and they made him take it. Studies show that use of folic acid in men and women leads to higher risks of cancer later in life, especially breast and prostate. So, I went out and bought a natural source of folic acid from lemons. Organic and all of that good stuff. Then I did more reading and realized it was still JUST folic acid, though they stated it was from lemons, they still added the chemical mimic of folate. Folate is found naturally in foods, so I'm not jazzed on this fake derivative (as if you can't tell). ; ) So, the great news is that this brand does actually list "folate", which is highly encouraged, since it's in it's natural form. I recommend taking with food and one pill at a time. I can only take 2 pills a day, because when I take 3, it gives me gastrointestinal problems. I will also never take 2 at the same time, or on an empty stomach ever again. I also use a fish oil supplement with DHA and try to eat as healthy as possible and continue exercising. But, this brand is by far top notch. PLEASE don't let them throw you pills at your doctors office and pharmacy. It's obvious that doctors and drug companies are all in bed together and the product they give you is made of the cheapest stuff and is not properly tested. For instance, most levels of that awesome folic acid, in over the counter prenatals, can be up to 800 and 1000mg. You should NOT be consuming this much, considering it is in every bread and cracker you eat, because the government stepped in and decided they needed to supplement it in our foods in the early 90's. Kind of funny, that Autism rates also started spiking during those very years. So, my motto is "Know what you're putting in your body"!!
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