Not All Prenatal Vitamins Are Equal | Expert Advice with Julie Sawaya
DocJenFitJuly 14, 202500:57:02

Not All Prenatal Vitamins Are Equal | Expert Advice with Julie Sawaya

Wondering what prenatal vitamin might be best for you?! Tune into this episode with Julie Sawaya, co-founder of Needed, to understand why not all prenatal are created equal and the critical gaps in prenatal nutrition, highlighting common deficiencies in standard prenatal vitamins and the importance of optimal dosing and quality ingredients.

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02:07 - Julie's Personal Nutrient Deficiency Discovery
09:25 - Bioavailability & Dosing Explained
10:57 - RDA vs. Optimal Nutrition
13:45 - Navigating Prenatal Labels & Education
16:52 - Clinical Research of Prenatals
20:52 - Why Eight Pills?
26:25 - RDA Percentages & Safety
29:05 - When to do Nutrient Testing
29:49 - Iron Supplementation & Individual Needs
33:38 - Partner Nutrition & Male Fertility
40:00 - Modern Nutrition Challenges
42:32 - Beef Liver vs. Prenatal Vitamins
44:08 - Needed’s Research & Advocacy Focus
47:20 - Supporting Women Beyond Pregnancy
53:25 - Where to Find Needed & Resources

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