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Is it safe to have Arrowroot during pregnancy?

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Aren’t roots like arrowroot to be avoided by pregnant women?

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Aren't roots like arrowroot to be avoided by pregnant women

Not at all. Pregnant women can have arrowroot without any worries, but in moderation. It contains Vitamin B12 that is vital during pregnancy and folate, which is an essential component in DNA synthesis and cell division. The adequate consumption of folate during the preconception period and during pregnancy helps to prevent neural tube defects and other congenital malformations in the growing baby.

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