The Importance of Vitamin A in Pregnancy – Dr.Berg on Source of Vitamin A & Deficiency

Vitamin A can have significant effects on pregnancy—here’s what you should know!

DATA (taking synthetic vitamins and natural):

Timestamps
0:00 The Importance of Vitamin A in Pregnancy
0:35 The three forms of vitamin A
0:56 Why vitamin A RDAs are so low
1:26 Congenital disabilities due to low vitamin A
2:17 The best sources of natural vitamin A
In this video, we’re going to talk about the importance of vitamin A for pregnant women.

There was a change in the RDAs for vitamin A for pregnant women. The RDA is now 8,000 IUs. However, new studies show that there are many benefits to taking 20,000-25,000 IUs of vitamin A daily when it comes to preventing birth defects.

There are three forms of vitamin A:
• Retinol
• Retinal
• Retinoic acid

You may see a form called beta-carotene in prenatal vitamins. This is a precursor to vitamin A—meaning your body has to convert it into vitamin A. The problem is that only a small amount of it is actually converted into vitamin A. So you may not get the full amount that you need.

The reason why vitamin A RDAs are so low is that it can have toxic effects if you have too much of the synthetic version of vitamin A. Always avoid the synthetic version of vitamin A. Instead, stick to the natural forms.

The following birth defects are related to low levels of vitamin A:
• Kidney malformation
• Dysfunctional ureters
• Cleft lip/palate
• Eye defects
• Brain location outside of the skull
• Short/long mandible

The best natural sources of vitamin A are cod liver oil and grass-fed liver.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching. I hope this helped explain why vitamin A is crucial for pregnant women. I’ll see you in the next video.

[judyrose]

Please do more about pregnancy and what baby should eat for a healthy body
Thank you ♥♥

[kkarmella]

Please make more videos like this pregnancy!!!

[lmckenzie]

thanks for the info, in the UK they strongly advise against vitamin a and liver. it's good to know now important these vitamins are.

[laurenq]

Hey dr berg, great video! Can you make a video of what vitamins you would take if you were pregnant! Thanks

[TheBodyScientist]

Fermented Cod Liver Oil is best. ESPECIALLY with high butter oil (ghee). Also pork fat, and grass fed dairy are excellent sources of Vitamin A. Great video!

[ivanslav]

Thank you Dr.Berg for all you are doing for us, this is my favorite youtube channel

[nabzal]

I just found out I was pregnant last night…
First thing that came to mind was “I hope my hero has a video on pregnancy!”

[taherauk]

hi Dr Berg, please can you do a video on ketogenic way of eating whilst pregnant? is it safe? should one continue taking same supplements recommend during keto like d3, electrolytes and ACV etc?
ive been meaning to call you in the Q&A sessions regarding this, but a video would be so great.

many thanks

[rebecaan]

could you make more videos on pregnancy please about vitamines and minerals?

[ajb]

I hate learning this because it tells me how much I have depleted my littles but love learning it to improve our lives 💔
It’s sad how misinformed we are
Thanks Dr . Berg for the information

[Station-ufnd]

Dr Berg. I have a video suggestion. How about a video about bone/teeth remineralization. Rebuilding receding gums.

[letscookhealthy]

dr berg can you please do a video on indigestion and constipation during pregnancy as i am 7 months. thank you from Australia

[sabrinas.]

More pregnancy videos please ☺️.
Why is Retinol creams not recommended during pregnancy?

[jo-anna]

Oh! This video gave me such a relief. 😮‍💨 🙏🏻❤️I was so confused and worried with all the information online wondering why is it not good when it’s an important vitamin for organ growth of the fetus especially since I have been having
The details in this video is excellent.

[imansylwia-ofnv]

I was told by the doctor to avoid too much of vitamin A because it can cause malformations of brain, she said I can eat the liver max once a month. So what is it the truth? Should I avoid it or eat it in big amount?

[corneredfox]

How come the article Dr. Berg wrote his website last week says pregnant women should not take cod liver oil? This video is at conflict with the article.

[Theocracy]

Thank you very much. Definitely eating liver will improve vitamin A. Please do more videos related to pregnancy as there are very little in your channel. Always appreciate it.

[julial.]

why do we read everywhere not to eat organ meat because the amount of vitamin A in it is not good when pregnant? :-/

[jenshanti]

Thanks Dr Berg, I bought some pre pregnancy vitamins the other day for my daughter who has gone off the pill, I know we can buy the cod liver oil capsules here in Australia, interesting you have posted this and timely too, I went up and down the isles of Chemist warehouse looking for Vitamin A which use to be available, and the assistant guided me to Cod Liver oil capsules and said they no longer stock the synthetic A any more because of its toxicity and also mentioned not to take more than the allowed dosage of the Cod liver caps as it builds up in the system and is also dangerous for pregnant ladies. So Thanks so much!

[luisrafaelfernandezflores]

Thank you for this and all your videos. Watching from the Dominican Republic