A columnist for a Kansas City on-line publication says people who are not pregnant should avoid prenatal vitamins. "The elevated levels of iron and zinc in these supplements are almost always beyond the upper safety limits for non-pregnant adults," she says. The pills are intended for women who need much more iron and zinc during pregnancy. They are sometimes helpful -- on doctor's orders -- for a little while after giving birth, the expert says.
While it's true that iron supplementation may not be necessary for everyone, zinc levels remain low in the vast majority of people. Even iron remains low in vegetarians, who are typically iron deficient due to the lack of bioavailability of the form of iron consumed from plant sources. So iron supplementation isn't such a simple issue and needs to be approached with the help of a qualified holistic nutritionist.
About the author: Mike Adams is a holistic nutritionist with a passion for teaching people how to improve their health He has authored and published thousands of articles, interviews, consumers guides, and books on topics like health and the environment, impacting the lives of millions of readers around the world who are experiencing phenomenal health benefits from reading his articles. Adams is a trusted, independent journalist who receives no money or promotional fees whatsoever to write about other companies' products. He has created over 100 CounterThink cartoons and produced several popular hip-hop songs on socially-conscious topics. He also launched an online retailer of environmentally-friendly products (BetterLifeGoods.com) and uses a portion of its profits to help fund non-profit endeavors. He's also the CEO of a highly successful email newsletter software company that develops software used to send permission email campaigns to subscribers. Adams is currently the executive director of the Consumer Wellness Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit, and enjoys outdoor activities, nature photography, Pilates and adult gymnastics. He's also author of numerous health books published by Truth Publishing and is the creator of several consumer-oriented grassroots campaigns, including the Spam. Don't Buy It! campaign, and the free downloadable Honest Food Guide. He also created the free reference sites HerbReference.com and HealingFoodReference.com. Adams believes in free speech, free access to nutritional supplements and the ending of corporate control over medicines, genes and seeds.
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