VITAMIN C IN PREGNANCY MAY CAUSE PREMATURE BIRTH - PREGNANCY
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Use of Vitamin C and E Supplements is Not Advised in Pregnancy



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The use of vitamin C and E supplements is contraindicated in high-risk pregnancies when the pregnant woman has problems such as pre-eclampsia, high blood pressure, kidney problems, diabetes, and clotting difficulties. This is because excessive use of these supplements is linked to an increased risk of developing pre-eclampsia with more severe symptoms, premature delivery and low birth weight, and may cause gastric discomfort, pain, and increased nausea in the woman