{"id":720,"date":"2021-05-20T06:43:13","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T06:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danone.in\/aptaclub\/?p=720"},"modified":"2022-08-17T05:22:40","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T05:22:40","slug":"take-note-of-your-vitamin-a-consumption-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danone.in\/aptaclub\/take-note-of-your-vitamin-a-consumption-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Take note of your Vitamin A consumption during pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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While it is important for you to take care of your nutrient intake during your pregnancy, it is equally important to ensure that you don\u2019t eat too much of them as well. One such component that is very healthy, but you have to be careful of, while pregnant, is Vitamin A. You might already know that Vitamin A is great for your skin, immune system and eyes. <\/p>\r\n

However, in this article, we will give you more information on how it helps you when you\u2019re pregnant and why you need to consume it only as per the recommended levels.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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Vitamin A \u2013 What is it all about? <\/h3>\r\n

Vitamin is available in two forms \u2013preformed vitamin (retinol) and carotenoids. While the former is directly available in foods such as milk, meat, fish and eggs, the latter is converted into retinol by your body when you consume it. Dark and bright-coloured vegetables are great sources of carotenoids.<\/p>\r\n

How much should you consume?<\/h3>\r\n

You must have heard of the saying, \u201ctoo much of anything is good for nothing\u201d. That\u2019s true for Vitamin A as well! This is precisely the reason why there is a particular limit of Vitamin A that pregnant women should consume per day. <\/p>\r\n

Before we proceed to tell you these recommended levels, let\u2019s give you a brief overview of how Vitamin A that is also known as retinol is measured. The standard unit of measurement of this vitamin is RAE (Retinol Activity Element) while the traditional unit of measuring Vitamin A is IU (International Unit). In 1 mcg (microgram) of RAE, you will have 1 mcg of Retinol but around 12 to 24 mcg of carotenoids (depending on the type of carotenoid).<\/p>\r\n

According to the World Health Organisation, pregnant women need at least 600 IU per day whereas breastfeeding women need a minimum of 850 IU per day. To convert UI into retinol equivalents, multiply the number by 0.3. At no stage should this limit go past 10000 IU and 1350 IU respectively per day! <\/p>\r\n

How do you know if you have consumed too much of Vitamin A<\/h3>\r\n

When you have consumed more than the recommended levels of Vitamin A, you are likely to experience the following side effects:<\/p>\r\n