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Old Mar 14th, 2010, 11:25 AM   #1
BellaBlu
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Folic Acid - Crazy Doctor?


Just came across this page when I asked a question in regards to taking prenatals with other supplements..

Is this for real? I don't even know what to think. This contradicts anything I've ever heard.

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http://www.drfuhrman.com/library/fol..._vitamins.aspx


 
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Old Mar 14th, 2010, 11:31 AM   #2
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Omg i hope this isnt true .. I have been taking Multivitamins


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Old Mar 14th, 2010, 11:42 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by BellaBlu View Post
Just came across this page when I asked a question in regards to taking prenatals with other supplements..

Is this for real? I don't even know what to think. This contradicts anything I've ever heard.

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http://www.drfuhrman.com/library/fol..._vitamins.aspx
Did you look up his statistics anywhere else? I would be leery, even if there are references listed, because this website suggest purchasing this specific dr.'s vitamins. . .
But then, if it is true, would you risk getting breast cancer in order to have a healthy baby? I would. I took prenatals w/ folic in them for my first pg. With my second I did not. It doesn't scare me to take them a third go..


 
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Old Mar 14th, 2010, 11:43 AM   #4
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I dont believe this tbh


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Old Mar 14th, 2010, 11:52 AM   #5
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im with charlene09, don't believe this too...doctor has always stressed to me how important it is to take folic acid....


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Old Mar 14th, 2010, 11:56 AM   #6
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I have been taking Sanatogen Mother to be Pre natal vitamins.. But I have never heard anything like this before that they are bad for you.. If they make your baby healthy then why would they give us cancer.
I thought folic acid suppliments were giving your baby the best head start in Life


 
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Old Mar 14th, 2010, 12:00 PM   #7
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I think its just pure scaremongery. Notice at the bottom hes promoting his prenatal vitamins. Hes using it to make those ttc and mums-to-be panic ditch theirs and buy his. Or at least thats the way I see it. x


 
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Old Mar 14th, 2010, 12:27 PM   #8
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I think that Doctor should tell that straight to the mother of a child with Edwards syndrome or Spina Bifida! Especially Women who HAVE taken their FA and were unable to absorb it naturally. I'd imagine they'd have a few choice words!


 
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Old Mar 14th, 2010, 12:36 PM   #9
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One week they will say eggs are good for you, eat as many as you can... then they say the right balance is one a day... now its no more than two in a week... and last I heard I think they were saying they were good for you again!

Doctors keep changing their minds about things so just ignore this and carry on as you are, as already mentioned I would rather get breast cancer and know my child is healthy than visa versa and to be honest I really do think this guy is a con trying to get you to sign up to his vitamins to make money... Please don't worry about it as look how many women had healthy pregnancies... and all those who haven't have stressed they wish they had taken their folic acid!

Healthy Baby Dust to all xxx


 
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Old Mar 14th, 2010, 12:49 PM   #10
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I agree, I'd deal with breast cancer if it meant a healthy baby. I just thought it was bizarre to see! Especially since it contradicts what all the other doctors say. Goes to show you can't believe everything you read.

Thanks for the input ladies..


 
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