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Is It Essential To Take Vitamin C During The Second Trimester Of Pregnancy?
is it essential to take Vitamin C during the second Trimester of pregnancy?
Wed, 9 Mar 2011
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Vitamin C helps to absorb iron better.You should at least consume 85-90gm of Vitamin C per day to meet the nutritional requirement of the body during pregnancy and about 120-125gm per day during lactation. The best food sources include citrus fruits like orange and lemon, potatoes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, tomatoes, tomato juice, cauliflower, cabbage, and spinach.
Vitamin C helps to absorb iron better.You should at least consume 85-90gm of Vitamin C per day to meet the nutritional requirement of the body during pregnancy and about 120-125gm per day during lactation. The best food sources include citrus fruits like orange and lemon, potatoes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, tomatoes, tomato juice, cauliflower, cabbage, and spinach.
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