Intro (0:00)News and Views (1:18)Sarah has a beach vacation on the calendar, so Stacy and Sarah arranged for an early recording prior to her departureWomen's Health (3:56)Thought it would be great to continue the women's health conversation with another question that will make for a great discussionPhilippa asks:Is it safe to eat AIP while pregnant?Stacy notes that eating AIP while pregnant is perfectly safeFor more information on eating AIP while pregnant, listen to this episode of The Paleo ViewMy daily vitamin A is always above 60,000 IU and sometimes reaches 100,000 IU - are these levels too high and could they be dangerous in pregnancy?The fundamental needs of vitamin A for the function of our eyes, skin health, lung health, gut barrier health, sinus health - it is a very important vitamin for hormones, fertility, thyroid function - required for healthy bones and connective tissues - vital for the immune systemThe role that vitamin A plays with fetus healthThe difference in vitamin A from plants versus animalsCron-o-meter can be misleading with this nutrient information
The misleading study that has led to an outdated vitamin A recommendation for pregnant women - and more recent studies have been completed to debunk that initial study and recommendationWhy it is important to have vitamin D tested when you are looking at your vitamin A levelsThe research does not support a cause for concern with that level of vitamin A intake from high quality whole foodsThe scare tactics that go along with pregnancyStacy and Sarah's experiences with cravings and food aversions during pregnancyWhen a food contains a high amount of vitamin A (example Stacy gave, bear liver), can it be dangerous to your health?The vitamin A level in bear meat is completely different from other commonly consumed liver cuts, such as beef liverWe may consume a few omnivores, but primarily consumer herbivores, which impacts the levels of vitamin A that we are absorbing from our protein sourcesThe higher up you are on the food chain, the higher the nutrient density is in the cuts of meatWhen consuming these cuts of meat with high levels of a specific vitamin, it is important to look at the intake of other vitamins and lifestyle factors when determining if a food could be toxicAIP When PregnantSarah would have followed a modified autoimmune protocol when she was pregnant had she known about itIf your diseases is in remission while pregnant, it can be a nice opportunity to reintroduce some nutrient-dense foods that fall on the AIP list of foods to avoidContinuing to focus on nutrient densityManaging stress, being active, and getting enough sleepAn appropriate level of vitamin A intake when pregnantFinding a balance for yourselfIf you are at all worried, get your vitamin D levels checkedThanks everyone for tuning in!Sarah have an excellent vacation!Outro (37:51)
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