
Episode 552: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 11: Pregnancy supplements – how much is too much?
The Medical Journal of Australia
Risks of Exceeding Recommended Pregnancy Supplement Levels
Exploration of the potential negative impacts of surpassing recommended levels of pregnancy supplements, focusing on studies linking elevated intake to conditions like gestational diabetes, offspring adiposity, autism spectrum disorder, and adverse neurodevelopmental effects. Emphasizes caution with specific nutrients like folic acid, iodine, and iron to prevent associated risks and stresses the importance of moderation unless medically indicated.
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