Understand that cayenne pepper are made into vitamins supplements and these are not suitable for pregnant women. But can I use them in my recipe as a spice ?
2006-08-18 05:23:34 · 6 answers · asked by gpetit 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Pepper is a source of vitamin A which in large amounts can cause some birth defects but they are mostly referring to supplements. Vitamin A in the form of betacarotene is safe and that is what you will find naturally in foods such as peppers and carrots.
2006-08-18 05:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by AlongthePemi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a doctor. I do not see why you cannot spice your food with cayenne pepper. The supplements are probably not good for you as it is too much of some of the non water souluble vitamins. Consult your doctor if you use ALOT of cayenne in your cooking.
2006-08-18 12:30:47 · answer #2 · answered by atvpred500 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would give you heartburn if your not into spicy foods. i ate buffalo wings for brkfst-lunch-and dinner when i was pregnant w/ my first baby, but towards the end of my pregnancy when they did the last sonogram. my obgyn said he noticed that the baby had some abnormalities. that spicy foods can cause heart murmurs in an unborn child. so i quit cold turkey. my son was born healthy. so i'm glad i listened to his advice .so ask your doctor and stay safe. congrats!!!
2006-08-18 12:35:35 · answer #3 · answered by MamiMe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use it in moderation as a spice in cooking but understand that it may give you heart burn.
2006-08-18 12:30:25 · answer #4 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can but if you are not in the habit of eating hot-spicy foods then I would suggest just add enough for the taste and do not overdo it!
2006-08-18 12:31:06 · answer #5 · answered by imhm2004 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, until it gives you Heartburn.
2006-08-18 12:29:38 · answer #6 · answered by siege 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋