Thorne Research Basic Prenatal - 90 ct

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• Vit. K and Flow Fx at 2/2/12 12:41 PM
  • I noticed this prenatal vitamin has vitamin K,which is contraindicated w/blood thinners. Is it ok to take if I am also taking Flow Fx and baby aspirin.
  • Hello, If you're currently on Coumadin/Warfarin then Vitamin K is usually contraindicated because this medication directly "blocks" Vitamin K. This is not a concern with baby aspirin at all or Flow FX. Both are OK to take with this product. In health, Team HealthE Goods
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• Vit. K and Heparin? Folate forms? at 4/29/12 8:10 PM
  • I reference to the last question, Is it ok to take while on heparin? Also I'm not seeing calcium folinate in Dr. Ben's article on different forms of methylfolate. What about the 5- methyltetrahydrofolate? Dr. Ben says that it "may or may not be 99% pure biologically active methylfolate"?

  • Hello - 

    This prenatal is likely ok to take while on Heparin but you will have to ask your OB/GYN or your midwife. I am not sure how much vitamin K is needed to create a problem.

    Calcium folinate is good to take while pregnant. That is something I need to update in the protocol.

    The 5-MTHF used by Designs for Health is, as I understand, good.

    In health,Dr Ben 

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• Safe to take? at 5/22/12 4:21 PM
  • Hi,
    
    I did receive the basic prenatal last week. Did not expect it that early. I'm concerned as I came home late and the box had been sitting outside probably for about 5-6 hours. It was 90 plus degrees that day and the the capsules inside the bottle felt slightly warm. Just want to make sure it is safe for me to take them. I normally keep track on when it is supposed to be delivered but did not get a tracking for the basic prenatal just for the other 3 products i ordered and they are on their way to be deliverd today. I like to be home when they get delivered because of the heat here in Texas.Please let me know if you think it is safe.
    
    
    

  • Hi there - 

    The increased temperature is ok for the vitamins. There are certain products where it is not ok to have too much heat but many supplements can handle some extra heat.

    In health,

    Dr Ben

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• TTC at 12/4/12 8:57 AM
  • I am looking for a vitamin to take while trying to conceive. I have been diagnosed with MTHFR with the C677T and A1298T mutations. Will these vitamins be an advantage for this?

  • Hello,

    Yes, the nutrients in this prenatal supplement are in their most active or absorbable forms for superior utilization.  Among these are the active forms of several of the B vitamins pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (vitamin B6), riboflavin 5'-phosphate (vitamin B2), folinic acid and L-5-MTHF (active forms of folate), and adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), all which are important forms, particularly with MTHFR mutations.  

    Taking Vitamin D3 is important while pregnant. Have your doctor test your vitamin D3 levels as needed. Consider taking 2 drops a day of Liquid Vitamin D360. http://healthygoods.com/seeking-health-vitamin-d360-2-000-iu-per-drop.html

    Taking DHA (fish oil) is also very important during pregnancy for healthy brain development of the developing fetus.  Here’s a supplement with 500mg DHA per capsule.  You could take 1-2 per day.  http://healthygoods.com/mega-dha-500-mg.html

    Have a great day!

    Kelly Harrington, MS, RD

    Nutritionist for Healthy Goods

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• Metanx at 12/5/12 9:22 AM
  • I will start using the prescription METANX tomorrow and was needing to know if it is ok to take the Thorne Basic prenatal along with the METANX? Thanks

  • Hello there,

    Please discuss this with your physician.  Starting low and working up with methylfolate is highly recommended.  Metanx is strong. At this point, I would not recommend taking them both until you talk to your doctor.

    Thank you,

    Kelly Harrington, MS, RD

    Nutritionist for Healthy Goods

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• Thorne Prenatal vs. Optimal Multi at 1/18/13 3:20 PM
  • Hello,
    
    My husband and I are going to start trying to conceive in the next month or so. I have a double copy of the C677T mutation. I've used your Optimal Multi and was curious if I should switch to this since it is a prenatal formula. What is the main difference? Also, based on my family history and homocysteine results (which were very low) my doctor does not want me to even consider a blood thinner unless something goes wrong. I agree that using a blood thinner is extreme with no history of miscarriage, but wanted to see if there is anything I could take that would support blood flow. Also, do you know of any doctors in MIlwaukee, WI that are familiar with this mutation? I know more than anyone I've talked to.
    
    Thank you!

  • Hi there!  Thank you for your questions.  Folic acid is very important when trying to conceive.  The daily recommendation is 400 mcg before becoming pregnant, which Seeking Health’s Optimal Multivitamin provides, assuming you’re taking the full dosage of 8 capsules per day.  Once you become pregnant, folic acid needs increase to 800 mcg, which is the amount in the Thorne prenatal vitamin.  Iron needs also increase once pregnant.  The Optimal Multivit does not have any iron in it.  The Thorne prenatal does contain iron in the amount needed during pregnancy, especially early pregnancy when your blood volume is drastically increasing at a very rapid rate.  With that said, taking the Thorne prenatal vitamin before getting pregnant should be ok, but definitely change to the Thorne once you are pregnant.

    Other nutrients very important during pregnancy:  Vitamin D3, the essential fatty acid DHA, Calcium (if you don’t consume any or minimum dairy on a daily basis), and a high quality probiotic.

    One suggestion I have for locating a doctor near you who may know about MTHFR is to check these websites:

    www.naturopathic.org

    www.AAEMonline.org

    www.functionalmedicine.org

    Have you heard Dr. Ben’s podcast about MTHFR and pregnancy?  If not, consider taking the time to listen.  It’s great.  http://mthfr.net/prenatal-supplementation-optimizing-your-future-child/2012/01/20/  

    I am unable to give you recommendations for blood flow.  Sorry I am not more help with that!

    Please let me know if you have other nutrition questions.

    Good Luck along your journey!

    In Health and Happiness,

    Kelly Harrington, MS, RD

    Nutritionist for Healthy Goods

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