{"id":4486,"date":"2025-10-27T18:52:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T17:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutritionpro.avatomis.com\/why-be-careful-with-vitamin-a-during-pregnancy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T22:16:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T21:16:10","slug":"why-be-careful-with-vitamin-a-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutritionpro.cz\/en\/why-be-careful-with-vitamin-a-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Why be careful with vitamin A during pregnancy?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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During pregnancy<\/strong>, it is important to have not only sufficient essential macronutrients<\/strong> such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, but also an adequate amount of micronutrients, i.e., minerals<\/strong> (especially iron and calcium)<\/strong> and vitamins.<\/strong> In this article, we will discuss vitamin A, whose deficiency or excess can cause various health complications<\/strong> that may subsequently affect the health of the child.<\/p>\n

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The importance of vitamin A<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Vitamin A<\/strong> has many functions in the human body. In general, it is important for organ development.<\/strong> In an unborn child, it contributes to the proper development of immunity.<\/strong> Furthermore, it supports the production of skin cells and is also important for the development of the visual organs.<\/strong> It also plays an essential role in the development of the nervous and respiratory systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Deficiency and excess of vitamin A<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Vitamin A deficiency is life-threatening<\/strong> for both the unborn child and the pregnant mother. There is a high risk of infections;<\/strong> it also causes iron deficiency,<\/strong> which can subsequently lead to anemia,<\/strong> premature birth, low birth weight, or congenital abnormalities such as blindness.<\/strong> Excess is manifested in women by thinning of the bones, or osteoporosis.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Which foods are highest in vitamin A?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You might be surprised, but vitamin A is found in many foods you commonly consume. These include leafy vegetables such as spinach.<\/strong> Additionally, orange-colored fruits and vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes, mango, papaya, peaches)<\/strong> contain beta-carotene, also known as provitamin A (which the body converts into vitamin A). Vitamin A is fat-soluble<\/strong>; so when you prepare a salad for dinner that includes carrots, for example, do not forget to drizzle it with a little oil. Among animal products, you can find vitamin A in eggs, meat and dairy products (yogurts and cheeses), and fish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Be careful with the consumption of liver and sea fish<\/strong><\/h2>\n

However, the highest amount of vitamin A is found in liver,<\/strong> whether beef or chicken, where it is stored.<\/strong> Therefore, be careful about the amount you consume.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, avoid consuming fish that contain a high proportion of mercury.<\/strong> These are primarily sea fish such as mackerel or tuna. Mercury<\/strong> can accumulate in the blood and subsequently affect the child’s development and cause diseases of the nervous system.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In conclusion, it should be noted that there is no need<\/strong> to supplement vitamin A,<\/strong> as you can obtain a sufficient amount from common foods. Just be careful about the amount of liver<\/strong> you consume and the fish,<\/strong> even after giving birth. Follow the rule of everything in moderation and with common sense, and ensure a varied and balanced diet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n