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Is it safe to have Spirulina seaweed during pregnancy?

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Should I be eating spirulina seaweed in my pregnancy?

Spirulina seaweed - also known as 

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Should I be eating spirulina seaweed in my pregnancy

No, you should not. There is not enough scientific information about consuming spirulina seaweed during pregnancy to determine the safety of its consumption during pregnancy. The safe choice, therefore, is to avoid consuming spirulina seaweed while pregnant.

Good source of
Copper, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin K,
May contain harmful elements like...
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What effect does coronavirus have on pregnant women? Pregnant women do not appear to be more susceptible to the consequences of coronavirus than the general population and there is no evidence that the virus can pass to a baby during pregnancy

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