The importance of meat and organs during pregnancy and preconception

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Paul Saladino11m · 2022-05-05

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Not SupportedLeafy greens contain oxalates and isothiocyanates which can inhibit iodine absorption and negatively impact thyroid function.Well SupportedFresh organ meats are preferable to desiccated forms for supplementation.Well SupportedLiver and heart are the best sources of riboflavin, while egg yolks and whites provide some, and muscle meat has very little.Well SupportedChecking homocysteine levels is sufficient to assess the need for folate and riboflavin without genetic testing.Well Supported

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Fresh beef liver is nutritionally superior to desiccated organ supplements in capsule form, but capsules are a viable alternative if fresh liver is unavailable.

Well SupportedLiver and egg yolks are rich sources of folate.

Well SupportedA prenatal formulation should include liver, heart, and spleen, with spleen being particularly beneficial for women due to its high heme iron content.

Well SupportedEating nutrient-dense organs and foods positively impacts how women feel during pregnancy.

Partially SupportedAnimal fat is critical for women, especially during pregnancy.

Partially SupportedA prenatal food supplement should ideally include liver, heart, and spleen.

Partially SupportedRiboflavin deficiency can cause iron deficiency anemia unresponsive to iron supplementation.

Partially SupportedA supplement called 'Heart of the Warrior' containing liver and heart is being developed.

Partially SupportedDesiccated organ supplements can help reduce homocysteine levels.

Partially SupportedWomen should eat steak cooked to their preference during pregnancy, sourced from a reputable provider.

Partially SupportedFolate in leafy greens is destroyed by cooking or heating.

Partially SupportedBeef liver and bone marrow supplements, along with 'lifeblood', are recommended for women during pregnancy.

Partially SupportedBlood levels of folate and riboflavin are difficult to check.

Partially SupportedDesiccated blood, spleen, and liver are components of the 'Life Blood' supplement from Hardened Soil.

Not SupportedTraditional prenatal vitamins are not recommended; supplementation with real foods like beef liver, bone marrow, and fats is suggested instead.

Partially SupportedFolate is crucial during preconception and pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida.

Partially SupportedAnimal fats like tallow, grass-fed butter, or fatty steaks can be used as fat sources.