Pregnancy digestive system

The toxicity of H. procumbens is considered extremely low. To date, there have been no reported side-effects following its use. However, this plant is said to have oxytocic properties and should be avoided in pregnancy. In addition, due to its reflex effect on the digestive system, it should be avoided in patients with gastric or duodenal ulcers. 

Cardamom essential oil traditionally has been used as a tonic to the digestive system, as well as a component of many sensual aphrodisiac blends. The oil has the aroma of freshly dried cardamom pods, far superior to the comparatively flat steam-distilled variety of this oil. Cardamom oil may relieve spasm, possibly making it beneficial for colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion and cramps. It may be of benefit where the digestive system is affected by nervous tension. In addition, cardamom oil can relieve nausea and may be useful for morning sickness in pregnancy. 

Dose Maintenance Pregnancy category Deficiency conditions Side effects Adverse reactions Contraindications 40-75 meg (high doses for males and lower doses for females) 40-75 meg (high doses for males and lower dose for females) A Heart disease Causes a garhelike odor from the skin and breath in large doses Disorders of nervous system and digestive system and loss of hair with doses >200 meg None known... 

Vitamins are a well-known group of compounds that are essential for human health. Water-soluble vitamins include folate (vitamin B9) to create DNA. Folate also plays an important role in preventing birth defects during early pregnancy. Thiamine is the first vitamin of the B-complex (vitamin Bl) that researchers discovered. It allows the body to break down alcohol and metabolize carbohydrates and amino acids. Like many other B vitamins, riboflavin (vitamin B2) helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, proteins, and fat. Niacin (vitamin B3) protects the health of skin cells and keeps the digestive system functioning properly. Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and biotin allow the body to obtain energy from macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) acts as a coenzyme, which means it helps chemical reactions to take place. It also plays a vital role in the creation of nonessential amino acids. 

Physiologically, body stores are maintained by extracting approximately 10% of the iron provided in a balanced diet and this corresponds to 1.5 mg each day for males and slightly more for females to compensate for pregnancy and menses. The trace element is derived from food by peptic digestion and after reduction the ferrous form crosses the enterocyte to be released at the serosal pole via the ferroportin-hepcidin mechanism to be transported, by plasma transferrin, to developing red cells in the marrow for haemoglobin synthesis. At the end of their life span effete erythrocytes are removed by the reticuloendothelial system in the spleen, bone marrow and the liver. 

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