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Safety of L-Arginine n Lycopene sachets
Hello doctor...I am 25 weeks pregnant... My gynae suggested me to take sachets which will improve blood flow to the uterus... D sachet contains L-Arginine(3000mg), DHA (200mg) and Lycopene(4mg). I know l arginine n dha are safe in pregnancy.... Now i am concerned about the safety of this lycopene...coz I read somewhere it can cause preterm birth n low birth weight...plzz suggest me shall I continue to take this sachet... Is it safe to take in pregnancy...
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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Dr. Sayali Dhalwade
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It can be taken safely during pregnancy
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