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Geritol vs. Prenatal Vitamins
Vitamins and Fertility
Risks of Vitamins
Increasing Fertility
There is no scientific evidence to support that Geritol can increase your chances of conceiving, nor does the manufacturer make any fertility claims. They also make clear that Geritol is not formulated to meet the needs of people who are pregnant or nursing.
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Geritol is a multivitamin designed to meet the needs of adults based on the general recommendations for vitamin and mineral intake. The manufacturer states that their products are not formulated with pregnant people’s needs in mind.
Prenatal vitamins are specifically formulated to meet the needs of pregnant people. Some vitamins and minerals—likefolic acid, iron, andcalcium—are needed in higher amounts while pregnant and nursing, and prenatal vitamins provide those supplemental nutrients.
There is no standard formulation for prenatal vitamins, but most contain the vitamins and minerals in the example found in the following table. They’re also likely to containomega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A and B6, and higher concentrations of folic acid and iron than regular supplements.
You could choose to take Geritol as a multivitamin while trying to conceive and during pregnancy, but it hasn’t been created for that purpose. So depending on your risk factors, it may not be the best choice.
Discuss with your healthcare provider which supplement would be best to meet your needs to support your health while trying to conceive and during pregnancy.
Geritol, Vitamins, and Fertility
Taking a multivitamin supports your health and helps to prevent nutrient deficiencies, which could make it more difficult to become pregnant. It’s not accurate, however, to say that taking a multivitamin like Geritol could increase your chances of becoming pregnant.
Taking a prenatal vitamin won’t increase your chances of becoming pregnant, but the supplements included are important for any potentially developing fetus.
Folic acid is an important vitamin for people who could become pregnant.Folic acid is a B vitamin that helps with the development of the spine during pregnancy.
When there is a lack of folic acid in the body while pregnant, a condition called neural tube defects can happen. Neural tube defects are severe birth defects of the brain and spine. One example of neural tube defects isspina bifida, which is when the lower part of the spine doesn’t completely close during in utero development.
Research shows that the neural tube develops early during pregnancy, in the first two to four weeks. Many people don’t find out they are pregnant until at least four weeks into their pregnancy, so taking a vitamin supplement with adequate folic acid is important if you’re trying or able to conceive.
Week-to-Week Pregnancy Timeline
For most people, as long as you aren’t taking mass doses of vitamins and minerals, there aren’t any risks to daily vitamin and mineral supplements. Daily multivitamins like Geritol are created with the intention for daily use when taken in recommended dosages.
Discuss Vitamins With Your Healthcare ProviderIt is important to discuss any supplements you want to take with your healthcare provider to ensure they are safe for your specific health history. Keep in mind that vitamins and minerals are also present in the foods you are eating. You may not need to take a supplement if you are eating enough variety in your diet to meet your needs.
Discuss Vitamins With Your Healthcare Provider
It is important to discuss any supplements you want to take with your healthcare provider to ensure they are safe for your specific health history. Keep in mind that vitamins and minerals are also present in the foods you are eating. You may not need to take a supplement if you are eating enough variety in your diet to meet your needs.
Some types of vitamins and minerals are stored in the body. A few examples of those stored in the body include:
Taking large doses of these vitamins and minerals could cause a buildup in the body and result invitamin toxicity.However, just because they are stored, it does not mean that we don’t need small doses of some of these vitamins and minerals daily.
Fat Soluble and Water Soluble Vitamins
Geritol makes no claims about boosting your fertility. But one of the best ways to increase your chances of becoming pregnant is to practice consistent healthy habits, including:
Maintaining a healthy body helps make it easier to become pregnant and increases the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
Remember, though, that becoming pregnant can take time. Even people who practice healthy habits consistently can struggle to conceive.
When to Seek HelpIf you have been trying for longer than one year to become pregnant, or if you are over the age of 35 and have been trying for six months, consider talking with a fertility specialist.
When to Seek Help
If you have been trying for longer than one year to become pregnant, or if you are over the age of 35 and have been trying for six months, consider talking with a fertility specialist.
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Summary
There is no research to support the claims that Geritol will help you to become pregnant, and Geritol is not formulated to meet the needs of people who are pregnant or nursing. You could take Geritol while you are trying to conceive, but you should discuss with your practitioner if it is the best option for you.
It’s normal for it to take six to 12 months of trying before becoming pregnant. If trying to conceive has taken more than a year and you have concerns, consider a fertility evaluation and a healthcare provider’s help in finding solutions. If you are 35 or older you should see a healthcare provider after six months—and possibly sooner if you are over 40.
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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
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