When should you not take Elevit?

When should you not take Elevit?

If taking Elevit and thiazides, ask your doctor to test serum calcium and ask if Elevit is sufficient to prevent magnesium and zinc deficiency. Do not take Elevit within two hours of eating spinach, rhubarb or fiber-containing whole- grain products.

Is Elevit worth taking?

Taking Elevit is a great start. Healthy eating when you are pregnant is important—a balanced diet (plus a supplement that contains folate and iodine) is essential for good health, as well as for your growing baby. Vitamins and minerals are important – but we tend to think about foods and meals.

Is Elevit safe for pregnancy?

Yes. Elevit Morning Sickness Relief is suitable to use during pregnancy and should be used in combination with Elevit pre-conception & pregnancy multivitamin, if you experience symptoms of morning sickness such as nausea and vomiting.

Can Elevit be harmful?

If you take more Elevit Pronatal than you should Overdose can cause increased blood levels of vitamin A and D, calcium, iron and copper. Stop taking and consult a healthcare professional if any of such symptoms occur. The daily intake of high doses of vitamin A and vitamin D can be harmful to the unborn child.

Can Elevit cause weight gain?

Will They Make Me Gain Weight? There is no evidence that prenatal vitamins make you gain weight. Most pregnant women gain about 25-35 pounds throughout their pregnancy whether they use a prenatal vitamin or not. And since vitamins contain zero calories, the weight gain is likely just due to the pregnancy itself.

Is Elevit enough for iron deficiency?

Over-the-counter supplements with iron, such as multivitamin-mineral supplements, do not generally have enough iron to treat iron-deficiency anaemia. Look for supplements that have 60 mg or more of elemental iron (eg, Elevit and Ferro-Grad C).

How long do I take Elevit for?

It’s recommended to take Elevit daily for at least 1 month before you conceive, during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. If you don’t breastfeed, it’s recommended to take Elevit right up until birth, and then switch to a multivitamin such as Elevit Women’s Daily Multivitamin.

Does Elevit cause miscarriage?

Tragically, for some, this can cause a build up of B9 in the body which can be dangerous to the developing foetus. A growing body of research indicates that this can be a contributing factor to recurrent miscarriage.

Does Elevit cause weight gain?

Will They Make Me Gain Weight? There is no evidence that prenatal vitamins make you gain weight. Most pregnant women gain about 25-35 pounds throughout their pregnancy whether they use a prenatal vitamin or not.

How long should I take Elevit for?

When do you start Elevit?

It’s important to start taking a pregnancy multivitamin and mineral supplement such as Elevit, from at least 1 month before you try to fall pregnant. Men can also take positive steps to support conception by adopting a healthier lifestyle, and being aware of sperm health in particular.