On this episode of The Paleo View, Stacy and Sarah continue their women’s health conversation, answering a question along the same thread as last week’s women’s health discussion.

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The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 190, Women’s Health Q&A Continued

• 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 departure
• Women’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 discussion
  • Philippa asks:
    • Is it safe to eat AIP while pregnant?
      • Stacy notes that eating AIP while pregnant is perfectly safe
      • For more information on eating AIP while pregnant, listen to this episode of The Paleo View
    • My 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 system
      • The role that vitamin A plays with fetus health
      • The difference in vitamin A from plants versus animals
      • Cron-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      • The misleading study that has led to an outdated vitamin A recommendation for pregnant women – and more recent studies have been completed to debunk that initial study and recommendation
      • Why it is important to have vitamin D tested when you are looking at your vitamin A levels
      • The research does not support a cause for concern with that level of vitamin A intake from high quality whole foods
      • The scare tactics that go along with pregnancy
      • Stacy and Sarah’s experiences with cravings and food aversions during pregnancy
  • When 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 liver
    • We may consume a few omnivores, but primarily consumer herbivores, which impacts the levels of vitamin A that we are absorbing from our protein sources
    • The higher up you are on the food chain, the higher the nutrient density is in the cuts of meat
    • When 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 toxic
  • AIP When Pregnant
    • Sarah would have followed a modified autoimmune protocol when she was pregnant had she known about it
    • If 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 avoid
    • Continuing to focus on nutrient density
    • Managing stress, being active, and getting enough sleep
    • An appropriate level of vitamin A intake when pregnant
    • Finding a balance for yourself
    • If you are at all worried, get your vitamin D levels checked
• Thanks everyone for tuning in!
• Sarah have an excellent vacation!
• Outro (37:51)