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    Vitamins???????

    Hi everyone. I am currently going thru Induction. And I know the book says to take a MultiVitamin. Well, I have been taking vitamins. I take PRENATAL VITAMINS.... whould that be ok to take or should I switch? The reason I take those is because I have PCOS and fertility issues and was going thru Fertility Treatment... they have me taking Prenatal cuz it is supposed to be the best for a woman.... cuz they have everything. So now that is all I take.

    Thanks.


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    Re: Vitamins???????

    Originally posted by lady_buttmunch View Post
    cuz they have everything.
    What "everything" exactly? Can you post what's in them?

    Prenatal vitamins don't have as many vitamins and minerals as a multivitamin.
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      Re: Vitamins???????

      Originally posted by lady_buttmunch View Post
      whould that be ok to take
      The label should tell you whether they are okay to take. Did you check the ingredients?
      "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

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        Re: Vitamins???????

        Prenatal vitamins are usually high in iron... Iron supplementation is usually not recommended on the Atkins diet unless your blood tests show that you need it...

        Prenatal vitamins are recommended for PCOS because they are supposed to have at least 1 mg of Folic Acid in them. If you switch to a regular multivitamin/mineral make sure to take an extra folic acid pill...
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        • #5
          Re: Vitamins???????

          Thanks msangelpie. I don't believe I need to take them cuz I don't have an Iron defic. u was advised to take them I guess to prepare me for pregnancy. SO what kind of vitamins are recommended... like Centrum?


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            Re: Vitamins???????

            Iron will increase the chances of constipation. The closest I saw to DANDR basic formula (page 263-264) is "NSI Low Carb Dieter's Basic Multi-Vitamin", but I am not sure how this works with your situation though.
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            • #7
              Re: Vitamins???????

              >>u was advised to take them I guess to prepare me for pregnancy.>>

              To original poster ... if YOUR DOCTOR told you to take the prenatal vitamins, then do as your doctor has recommended.
              J.

              "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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              • #8
                Re: Vitamins???????

                I am trying to concieve and when I started induction I switched from my prenatal vitamin to a multi without iron and bought a folic acid suppliment.


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                  Re: Vitamins???????

                  I was taking a prenatal as well, for the folic acid. I am in your same boat - PCOS, was ttc (want to become more healthy and slimmer before trying some more) ANYWHOOOO
                  I switched to a multi "For Her 50+" It has the folic acid, but not the iron. I added a chromium supplement and fish oil. You should be getting enough iron from meat. Welcome to this WOE - I have found that there are great benefits for my PCOS symptoms. In your book check out pages 303-304 for what Dr Atkins recommends in a multi. (read the whole chapter for the best info)
                  Sherrie OWL

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