will prenatal vitamins hurt me if i am not pregnant

Hi Shelley,

No, if you have a prenatal vitamin you prefer, then it is a perfectly fine option.  Most prenatal vitamins have higher levels of iron, calcium, zinc, and folic acid.  As long as you have no medical conditions, these higher levels will not harm you. 

Now, once you hit menopause, extra iron is not necessary (no longer losing iron in blood once a month). The extra folic acid may be beneficial if you have a family history of heart disease.

Also, if becoming pregnant is a future possibilty, it is good to be taking a prenatal vitamin prior to conceiving (ensures folic acid levels are adequate).

All the best,

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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