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Are Methyltetrahydrofolate And Magnesium Oxide In Supplements Safe While Taken During Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 6 Apr 2016

Question: This question is hopefully for an OB/GYN. I just found out I am pregnant, about five weeks. I have been taking a special kind of vitamins that contain methyltetrahydrofolic acid. I started taking of these years ago they are by Thorne research. I stopped taking them when I found out I was pregnant (wasnt sure they were safe to take but im pretty sure they are). In abundance of caution, I went back to the traditional vitamins but these vitamins are not agreeing with me at all. I feel awful now. I felt so much better on the thorne b complex vitamins. . I dont see my ob until the middle of next month. Can you advise if it is safe to take the special formula by Thorne research? Also? I take magnesium oxide and ginger for my stomach issues and I really hope to continue these. Are these OK?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can continue medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply :

1) Yes you can continue taking same methyl tetrahydrofolate. No problem.

2) You can also continue taking ginger and magnesium sulphate.

3) Both of them are safe and you can continue.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar