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Do High Doses Of Vitamin C Cause Birth Defects?

Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2015

Question: Does high dose Vitamin c cause birth defects? 5-6 weeks pregnant, 2 days of vitamin C 5000mg/day.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No possibility of birth defects

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

I have read you query and I understand your concerns about high dose of vitamin C.

Following is my reply:

1) High dose of vitamin C for few days will not cause birth defects.

2) Please continue the pregnancy.

3) Dont take vitamin C anymore. Folic acid is more than enough.

I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns.

Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

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