What to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin: One Ingredient at a Time - Dr Lora Shahine

[@PalomaMedina-z4x]

Video for folic acid vs. Folate

[@mxnkim]

I'm watching every episodes one by one since last night. THANK YOU SO MUCH for amazing contents Dr Lora Shahine!!!

[@drlorashahine]

@@mxnkim Thank you for the kind words!

[@drlorashahine]

@@mxnkim Thank you! I hope they’ve been helpful!

[@kittiyac.2820]

thank you for your video. please talk more about folic acid vs methylated folate

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great suggestion for a future video. Thank you for watching!

[@sweetsecret8431]

Doctor thank you for this video. I am here because I am trying to conceive naturally and Ive been trying for 9 years now.

[@drlorashahine]

I wish you the best of luck! Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@Dutch_morrocain]

Hello doctor can you tell us wich brands are trustworthy to buy?

[@AmandaSachs1]

Was there ever a video on methylated folate? Very interested!

[@Despairnot]

How about zinc and magnesium supplements.

[@karlagarcia4250]

Hello Dr. Shahine, my name is Karla. Thank you for this helpful info! One question that I've is, what about vitamin E in a prenatal supplement? I recently watched a video of a nutritionist that explains that Alpha-tocopherol (A-tocopherol) is the synthetic version of Vitamin E and she says that "This EVERYDAY use vitamin might be making you sick and even causing your body to develop heart disease, decreased bone mass, elevated cholesterol levels as well as even cancer of the breast, lung, colon, and prostate." I recently purchased a prenatal that contains mixed tocopherols. I've not tried it yet but want to know how harmful this could be since I've actually been taking some multivitamins that contain vitamin E (as d-alpha-tocopheryl succinate). Thank you for your help!

[@hiddenhand6973]

Did you ever get an answer for this great question? I saw that video also. I have decided to take my vitamins separately and the vitamin E issue is one reason why. I stick with wheat germ oil for now until I understand better.

[@dildoramaxmudova3678]

Thank you for your recommendation.It was very helpful for us.I felt confused before watching it but now I know how much doses of vitamins I need

[@LeamaríeLebrón]

Folic acid is the synthetic form of FOLATE, which can naturally be found in many leafy dark vegetables and other foods as well

[@arianaornelas8778]

Thank you for this class Dr. Lora! ☺️

[@drlorashahine]

You are so welcome!

[@franko458]

Thank you so much:) I would love to see a video on methylated folated vs folic acid 😉

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching! This is a great suggestion for a future video

[@-h.3507]

Could please do that video over folic acid vs folate vs methylated etc

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great topic suggestion! Thank you for watching ❤️🤞🍍

[@kayladyck3683]

Can you make a video where you list brands you would recommend

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great topic that I can discuss in a future post. Thank you for the suggestion❤️🤞🍍

[@winnies.1094]

The prenatal multivitamin i’m taking only contains 360mcg folic acid, should I or can I take additional Folic Acid vitamin in addition to prenatal multivitamins?? Thanks in advance for your response.

[@Milli-888]

Should the vitamin D in 16:10 be 600IU not 600mg? I think 600mg would be overdose and potentially dangerous if you take that dose over longer period of time. I've redd that 200micrograms of vitamin D is the upper limit/day

[@rosea6653]

For sure! My prenatal has 10mcg 400IU of Vitamin D which is only 0.01mg. 600mg is dangerous

[@Cassiopeia269]

Thank you Dr Shahine! Is there such a thing as taking too much folic acid and folate?

[@drlorashahine]

Great question - yes!

[@rpc0203]

Kindly ask you to please name 1 or more brands of prenatal vitamins that are good and safe 🙏🏻❤️ thank you so much !!!!

[@vandasmittant5438]

Here for the same reason😅

[@bijougonzalezkohns595]

Hello Dr. Shahine. This is a very helpful video. Thank you! Could you do a video on the top prenatal vitamins? I am taking Needed in powder form and their Omega. Curious if the brand is truly what they say they are.

[@drlorashahine]

I’m not familiar with that brand. See my video on finding safe supplements for tips to find independently verified supplements ❤️

[@kimv6309]

I also switched to Needed after trying theranatal core. Unsure about the whole methylfolate part of them though. My dietician also showed a comparison list but tbh I just went for what will cover everything and then started to tease out some of them to take separately like iron. Saw a bar form as well (first of its kind) but no one knew much about it so didn’t try. … so many …

[@KaliyaKrishna-eu3tl]

Im planning to have baby again last time I lost my 8 week baby my baby heartbeat is not coming that’s why please help me I want to try this medicine before 3 months how i take before eat or after eat 🙏

[@kathrynmaynard4671]

You have a typo in the minimum amount of calcium recommended in the last section of the video (slide says 100 mg, you say 1000mg)

[@Silky0627]

Bought my prenatal today and all vitamins mentioned is in my supplements

[@drlorashahine]

Best wishes to you!

[@pranishareddy7901]

can you help me with the you bought @Silky0627

[@jawariakiran909]

Which brand u buy

[@franzforestm0409]

Hello my wife is pregnant can she drink elevit and prenatal vitamins in once?

[@tolufavour]

Prenatal that has Folate from (from the culture of s. cerevisiae) is it good for women with PCOS ?

[@NavKSandhuGoraya]

Hello Dr. Shahine, thank you for this much needed information on prenatal vitamins. Is Megafood Baby and Me 2 good enough to meet these nutrition needs?

[@drlorashahine]

I’m not able to review every brand but hopefully the info in this video helps!

[@tania354]

Hey doc! Ive got a bit of a conundrum. Im currently TTC, so ive been taking pregnacare preconception max. I did a blood test a few weeks ago, amd my Ferritin and b12 is high (im assuming from the pre natals), however my hemoglobin and iron levels are low. Do you suggest i take iron tablets to improve my iron? If so, will it make my Ferritin even higher? Thanks!

[@hassenayele]

Is that ok if someone not pregnant taking Prenatal Vitamin?

[@limexluna]

Any recommendations?

[@mrh797]

Hello doctor there are so many brands available in the market,which one do you recommend? Please give your valuable suggestions

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

[@teodoramb7503]

Thank you very much, doctor for this informative video! I live in Belgium and the doctor prescribed L-methylfolate de calcium as the only vitamin. Is this the right folic acid? I am very confused. I am 38, vegetarian, I always had low levels of iron. I bought from the farmacy a prenatal suplement which has vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6,, B8, B12, E, D, iron, zinc, magnesium, iodine, selenium, DHA and EPA, B9 methyltetradydrofolic (short is 5-MTHF) in the form of salt of glucosamine. Which is the right B9 to take, which is the good folic acide? I am very confused of the right form of folic acid. Thank you very much!

[@denissepulido145]

Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, which is the natural pure vitamin, so folate and l-methylfolate are a lot better!

[@nataliesmith5972]

Hello, thank you for your wonderful videos. Would you recommend taking prenatal supplement's when preparing for egg freezing?

[@drlorashahine]

Talk to your doctor for your recs but I talk to my patients about: A multivitamin, vitamin D, coQ10

[@drlorashahine]

See my videos on egg freezing for more info for you!!

[@najibahussain980]

Thank you it was really helpful and informative

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you❤️

[@Gracy-ng5ip]

Along with these vitamins one must take Planet Ayurveda's Female Health Support capsules which helps in balancing hormones

[@BlueFin-j4y]

Hi Dr. Shahine. I’m on my week 6 of pregnancy, and our first obgyn appointment is next week. I would like to know, should I take folic acid and prenatals vitamins now, or should wait for my appointment?

[@drlorashahine]

I would tell my patients ok to start now - you can call and ask your clinic if you have any concerns❤️

[@sashawinslow2988]

Hello Dr. Shahine, what is your take on prenatal gummie vitamins?

[@drlorashahine]

One issues is most gummies do not have iron which can help precent anemia in pregnancy. Check that the gummies are third party tested - just like other types of supplements - not all gummies are good/reliable/high quality.

[@blessingakhivbareme7153]

Very insightful ❤❤

[@saraht.8752]

I have a question about vitamin E, my prenatal has 15mg, then I have these protein bars that I love that say they have 100% DV of vitamin E, can I have too much vitamin E?

[@kristy8805]

I appreciate this helpful information. I am a pregnant woman.

[@drlorashahine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jasminmalfaro]

What would you say about Molybdenum and Chromium?

[@CottonCloud369]

Hi Dr. Lora, I have question, should I choose the ones marketing for organic food extract over the other ones? I’m currently taking Actif organic prenatal, but I’m considering trying other brands like Thorne or pure encapsulation, just because they have more complete vitamin ingredients, I wonder i I should change. Thank you very much!

[@drlorashahine]

Great question. The term ‘organic’ means different things form different brands and can just be marketing. See my video on finding safer supplements for tips!❤️

[@arvetaks]

Can folic acid and prenatal vitamins be taken at the same time.

[@drlorashahine]

Yes they can. Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@AlaaAli-oh4vt]

Thank you doctor for this class, I have question : I am not pregnant. I have been trying for almost one year. My question is, if I take a prenatal vitamin, such as Elevit, every day for almost one year while I am trying to get pregnant, will it harm me?

[@drlorashahine]

I’m not aware of Elevit in particular but no harm in taking a prenatal vitamin longterm - just like a multivitamin

[@HannahMacAdam]

Thank you this has been very helpful, you said that research shows that taking vitamin B6 1.9mg daily is required, I habe vitamin b6 100mg, would I take this once a week then?

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you! My guess is your vitamin is 100micrograms which is 1 milligram - units are confusing but important ❤️

[@HannahMacAdam]

@@drlorashahine so I can take my vitamin b6 100mg daily?

[@makpalakhmetova2989]

Hello Dr. Shahine! Thank you for such an informative video. My question is about vitamin A. I bought prenatal vitamins which contain vitamin A (450 mcg from Beta Carotene and 600 mcg as Palmitate), in total 1.05 mg which corresponds yo 81% of DV as they indicate. I didn't take them since I read about the daily limit of 750 mcg for pregnant women. I am not sure whether I can take them. These vitamins are quite popular (I won't say the name of this brand). What can you say about the dosage of vitamin A and is it safe to take them? Thank you in advance!

[@teepretty4720]

Hello Dr I’m taking the gummies prenatal n it got folate in it is that ok ? I’m a little worry

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you.

[@amazinglifeadventures]

Good day Dr, if my prenatal doesn't have any Choline & I wasn't taking it before, can I take it separately at 30 wks ?

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

[@SPHome-d5z]

Can we continue taking coenzymeq10 during presidential ???

[@vkayysmoto]

Wow my nature made one had everything except for…. Choline so I will buy a choline separately. They do make a nature made one that has colon but I didn’t buy that one.

[@lilo4784]

I’m still looking for a vegan rice free prenatal as the rice ingredient made me sick still looking for one that won’t cause unnecessary stress

[@archalnaidu6544]

Hi Shahine, I take ritual prenatal. I just found out I’m pregnant and after watching your video. Iam realizing ritual does not have folic acid in it. Rather it has folate. Should I add folic acid to it? Also Can you recommend some over the counter brands for good prenatals please.

[@drlorashahine]

I love ritual brand and they assure that folate will but used well in pregnancy for all your needs but we just don’t have the decades of evidence that we do for folic acid. Ask your doctor what’s right for you - I have seen people take both❤️

[@archalnaidu6544]

Thank you so much!

[@candacealexis5320]

What if I take 3 different prenatal and alternate days?

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching ❤ ️ I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, KZbin channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Best wishes ❤️🤞🍍

[@IndiaintheUSA]

Hello Doctor, Good to know the importance of Prenatal Vitamins. But what about the conditions like Thyroid or Gestational Diabetes. Many preganant women get developed these conditions during pregancy so what would you suggest for them ? How to control or manage this conditions or what to do before before so that this comditions will not develope further. ? What are the diets that not to be taken during pregnacy ? (like Papaya/ Pineapple/ high Mercury fish/ etc). Would love to know your thoughts 😊

[@drlorashahine]

I work with the patient’s OBGYN to manage thyroid and diabetes in pregnancy with medications like levothyroxine, metformin, insulin. I am not recommending supplements to treat these conditions.

[@tolufavour]

Thank you for this video

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@tolufavour]

@@drlorashahine thank you

[@joseanekoch.]

In which online store can I find the vitamin?

[@vkayysmoto]

How much iodine?

[@BrandyJeglum]

Are there prenatal vitamins that don’t contain folic acid?

[@aimanfaraz-b3e]

Before pregnancy what vitamins should we choose to get pregnant?

[@drlorashahine]

Not sure what you’re asking but ok to take prenatal vitamin before you start trying

[@chrisanthony7691]

Do you wanna pick a fight?

[@cuisineallfuntravelnetwork8615]

Nice video

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@yume816]

No prenatal will have it all due to absorption issue so you’ll have to supplement the missing vitamin

[@drlorashahine]

Supplements are just that - they cannot make up for poor nutrition completely

[@VannidaAntonisMA]

Calcium is 1000 or 100?

[@Skyler-x70]

If my obgyn ever said “pregnant person” or “people with eggs” I’m immediately switching doctors. Ridiculous

[@ZephrusPrime]

What about Prenatal Gummies?

[@drlorashahine]

One issues is most gummies do not have iron which can help precent anemia in pregnancy. Check that the gummies are third party tested - just like other types of supplements - not all gummies are good/reliable/high quality. Thank you for watching!

[@Alfredo-cs4qb]

Hi.lora.tenx.❤.love

[@arvetaks]

I have been noticing pink, brown or sometime dark pink colour of bleeding and clots once in a while and it’s not 7days but been 25 days now, I am getting worried, 😢please if you can help me understand what is happening to me.

[@Klea95]

You should see your medical provider.

[@afton9403]

Yes make sure that those pRegNanT PeOpLe get that iodized salt with all those micro plastics

[@yongsiao5742]

you lost me at "pregnant person" huh?

[@drlorashahine]

Some people with eggs do not identify as women and some people with sperm do not identify as men. I do say men and women from time to time but trying to be inclusive, respectful. Thank you for watching ❤️

[@liebedich24]

But anyone with eggs IS a woman. FYI.

[@liebedich24]

People with eggs are women. There are no biological men that have eggs.

[@ssb2341]

Honestly, i do not believe in folic acid .with my 1st child i did not take any folic acid he born healthy, bt with my 2nd child, i took folic acid for 3 months as the doctor said, bt my that child has Autistic 😢. I will advise when u find out your pragnant ,start eating green leafy vegetables, like broccoli, spinach & others

[@JuliaGojo2024]

Pregnant women 🤰🏻 Men cannot get pregnant!!! If you want people to take you seriously as a professional please stick to science and truth!!!

[@jeyasriratnavel4864]

Can I take prenatal take for hair loss

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

[@bubukittee24]

The term “pregnant person” really offends me. I’m probably the only one though.

[@burbynella]

No, I just corrected her out loud after hearing it one too many times.

[@blaxicandansa]

It bothers me too.!!

[@alifeworthmore]

Nope. You’re not alone.

[@Progressive.G]

You're not. It should be 10000% pregnant *WOMEN* because women are the only ones who actually get pregnant per mother nature. 💯

[@DawnWilkinson-xv5yd]

Same here...Theres no such thing as just a pregnant PERSON...ONLY A PREGNANT WOMAN...PROPLE ARE QUACKS SAYING PREGNANT PERSON...SMH 😠

[@werkinesh-eq2wi]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Christimony222]

I could’ve sworn folic acid was not best for pregnant women. Folate is.

[@drlorashahine]

They are very similar - folic acid needs to be converted to methylated folate before use in the body - methylated folate likely ok but we have 30 years of evidence that folic acid prevents neural tube defects in the baby - we just don’t have the same level of research on methylated folate. Some people take both

[@phalange1234]

Does too much folic acid cause autism?

[@TheBlogWasWendi]

Pregnant person? 😂 🤡

[@drlorashahine]

Some people with eggs do not identify as women and some people with sperm do not identify as men. I do say men and women from time to time but trying to be inclusive, respectful.

[@TheBlogWasWendi]

@@drlorashahine you sound like a complete clown and will definitely lose followers for your foolishness. 🥴

[@valeria939]

@@drlorashahine only women get pregnant. Men that identify as women are still men.

[@rahwit_b8188]

You lost me at pregnant people 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@looptotoy4967]

会称为孕妇。怀孕的人用词这么长说的别扭

[@a_l_e_k_sandra]

Pregnant person? Unsubscribed.

[@drlorashahine]

Some people with eggs do not identify as women and some people with sperm do not identify as men. I do say men and women from time to time but trying to be inclusive, respectful.

[@noraiancu9461]

Really sorry, but it is time to take gender dysphoria more seriously, and guide the people in need towards the right treatment and psychotherapy, rather than be "inclusive". I am a doctor! @@drlorashahine

[@theoriginalone2780]

Hi doctor my doctor give me natele easy gel for me is that a good for the baby

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

[@theoriginalone2780]

@@drlorashahine ok thank u