In this article we will be discussing a very common question: prenatal vitamins good for pcos. It’s quite a sensitive & complex subject, as such we will do our best at providing a clear and concise article to clear any doubts you may have.
What Is Pcos?
This condition is caused by abnormally high levels of androgens (male hormones) in the body. Let’s get into the top prenatal vitamins for PCOS next. I was diagnosed with PCOS back in 2015 and have since given birth to two healthy babies, all while maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
Part of my journey to motherhood with PCOS was taking a high-quality prenatal vitamin that helped keep both me and my baby healthy throughout the whole nine months.
Get The Prenatal Guide
Not all of us eat the same diet. Some of us prefer eggs in the morning some of us prefer oatmeal. The person eating more eggs is going to have plenty of choline but might lack some of the minerals, the copper and manganese, that are high in oats. Whereas the person eating oatmeal is going to lack choline, and they might be having blood sugar issues from the high carb breakfast and need more magnesium and chromium to help their body process those carbs. So we’re all getting different nutrients, and each of our bodies processes and uses nutrients a little differently. For example, someone who is exposed to environmental toxins, maybe your jogging route is next to a highway and you’re breathing in car exhaust, maybe you work at a salon and are exposed to a lot of chemicals, your body is going to have a greater demand for anti-oxidants than someone else. Someone who is vegetarian or has been in the past is going to have a larger demand for the nutrients usually found in animal foods, like B12 and choline. How do you know which nutrients YOUR body really needs
In my practice I have a lot of tools to figure this out; I look at your food journal over 7 days to see what you’re actually eating, it’s really common that we think we’re eating better than we are. A big one there is checking out your digestion, the best supplements in the world won’t make a difference if you can’t digest them.
Choose Healthful Foods
Trans fats are primarily made when liquid oils are put through a food processing method called partial hydrogenation to harden them. Eat less animal protein and more vegetable protein
An easy way to do this is to replace one serving of meat each day with a vegetarian source of protein such as beans, lentils, legumes, quinoa, nuts, seeds, or nut butters. Studies have shown improved insulin sensitivity and more regular menstrual cycles in with women PCOS who follow a low-glycemic diet compared with those who do not. Choose foods such as dried beans, legumes, fresh fruits, 100% whole-grain breads, oatmeal, quinoa, and non-starchy vegetables such as green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini. Choose vegetarian sources of iron
Some easy sources that you can add to your daily diet are spinach, beans, legumes, prunes, and cashews.
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Pcos PRENATAL® is designed to meet the needs of women with PCOS who are trying to conceive or who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Pcos PRENATAL® provides the optimized dose of nutrients for preconception, pregnancy and postpartum with higher amounts of vitamin D and B-vitamins, iron, choline, and methylated folate. Best of all, we’ve put it all in one daily tablet. Over 23 of the highest quality vitamins and minerals, including Quatrefolic, the highest quality methylated folate available. Independently tested and certified by NSF to be pure and free of contaminants so you know you are giving your baby the safest and best nutrients available. Pcos PRENATAL™ Highlights
23 vitamins and minerals
Rich in B-vitamins
800 mcg of methylated folate (1334 mcg DFE)
2,000 IU of vitamin D3
100 mg of Vita Choline
18 mg of iron
220 mcg of iodine and other high quality vitamins and minerals
SUGGESTED USE: Take one tablet per day with food. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Take only as directed under the supervision of a Physician.