Micronutrients and the use of vitamin and mineral supplements during pregnancy and lactation

Charnley, Margaret; Abayomi, Julie

doi:10.12968/bjom.2016.24.6.405

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“…In general, maternal MMN levels could be affected by factors such as diet qualities 69 , fertility rates, parity, interpregnancy intervals, repeated pregnancies, increased physiological demands and diversity of the food taken by pregnant women, 70 gestational weight gain, 71 quality of health care, poverty, inequalities, socio-cultural factors (like early marriage, adolescent pregnancies and traditional dietary practices), country's economy, poor bioavailability and/or presence of infections 32,72,73 and female fetus, which is associated with LBW. 74,75 Preconception nutritional and health status is also a factor, indicating also where parenting has to begin. 76 Dietary diversity helps to obtain the required micro and macronutrients in a balanced manner and measuring tools have been developed for evaluating the quality of diet in this regard.…”

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“…D rich foods are also associated with VIT. D deficiency 74 indicating that cultural and dietary habits influence the VIT. D level and contribute to adverse outcomes like pre-eclampsia.…”

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“…85,86 Factors such as nulliparous women, multiple pregnancies, advanced maternal age (≥40 years), history of PTD, and maternal medical disorders have also been identified as main predictive factors for the risk of preterm babies. 87 Studies also indicated that obese women (BMI≥30kg/m 2 ) 41 ; underweight women (BMI≤18.5kg/m 2 ), 40 some ethnic minorities, vegetarians and vegans to be at risk of MN deficiencies 74 which made the women more prone to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Studies reported also that markers of maternal pre-pregnancy status like short stature, low and high BMI are linked to increased risks of PTD and SGA.…”

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“…On the other hand, underweight or low BMI (≤18.5kg/m 2 ) is associated with weakened fertility 88 and the underweight women who conceived had a 72% increased risk of miscarriage during the first trimester than normal-weight pregnancy women. 74,89 A prospective study established that preconception maternal health status and health-related behaviors can affect weight and fetal growth. In particular, maternal BMI and vegetable consumption significantly predict weight and fetal growth, after controlling for possible prenatal mediators and sociodemographic variables.…”

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<p>Micronutrients Deficiency and Their Associations with Pregnancy Outcomes: A Review</p>

Walle¹,

Adekunle²,

Arowojolu³

et al. 2020

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Micronutrients are vitamins, minerals and trace elements that are used in minute doses as cofactors, antioxidants and modulators of gene transcription homeostasis. MMNs may have a role in averting or treating adverse pregnancy outcomes and maternal complications. In 2016, WHO suggested the use of iron-folic acid (IFA) rather than multiple micronutrients (MMNs) during pregnancy owing to some feared adverse outcomes like perinatal mortalities. However, this effect is debatable as such complications could be also due to genetic or environmental factors. Therefore, this appraisal should provide appropriate information and guidance to health workers, scholars and policymakers. This review includes large sample-sized studies with a special focus on developing countries like Ethiopia. The articles were selected using systematic searching with Boolean operators, advanced search techniques, snowballing and search limits. Mendeley was used as a reference management tool where the source of databases and references were PubMed, AJOL, Google Scholar, IRIS, Summon, DOAJ, Cochrane Library, Oxford Medicine Online, WHO reproductive health libraries majorly from the Hinari program. Articles from BMC, American Society for Nutrition, Lancet, Elsevier, John Wiley and Sons LTD, PLoS One, Springer and Nature Publishing Groups were also used. The results showed that there are no variations in adverse effects between MMNs and IFA. Moreover, MMNs are valuable in anemic pregnant women with lower preconception weight as it increases maternal weight and reduces low birth weight and anemia more than IFA. Therefore, MMNs may have greater health benefits than IFA for the offspring by minimizing fetal complications and the cost of their treatment, resulting from the MMN deficiency state.

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“…D rich foods are also associated with VIT. D deficiency 74 indicating that cultural and dietary habits influence the VIT. D level and contribute to adverse outcomes like pre-eclampsia.…”

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<p>Micronutrients Deficiency and Their Associations with Pregnancy Outcomes: A Review</p>

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Arowojolu³

et al. 2020

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“…A preocupação do setor de saúde correlaciona-se com o uso inadvertido dos suplementos, visto que tais substâncias, quando ingeridas em excesso, podem ter efeitos indesejáveis ao organismo, por exemplo, diarreia, relacionada à ingestão excessiva de vitamina C e magnésio. Outro efeito indesejado é a constipação, associada à ingestão excessiva de ferro, o que também pode provocar náuseas, vômitos e dor epigástrica (2,(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9).…”

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Avaliação Da Rotulagem De Suplementos Vitamínicos E/Ou Minerais

Ibiapina

Lucena

Oliveira

et al. 2017

Infarma

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Vitamins and minerals are essential to the optimal functioning of the human body. To ensure the intake of proper amounts of these nutrients, many consumers take vitamin and/or mineral supplements that should contain, at least 25% and, at most, 100% of the daily recommended intakes (DRI). Considering their commercial relevance and the influence of supplements on human health, the conformity to legal specifications of the labeling of vitamin and mineral supplements marketed in 10 drugstores in Teresina-PI (July 2016), was evaluated. The field research consisted of a quantitative observational study of the data contained on the labels of all of the products containing vitamins and/ or minerals as determined by current legislation. Information was colleted from 208 products, including medications, although only the supplements were evaluated according to legislative requirements (Ordinance Law nº 32/1988). It was observed that only 49% of the supplements analyzed respected all labeling requirements of the current legislation. Incorrect product designation (67.9%) and flaws in the mandatory warnings (35.9%) were the most common mistakes. The lack of basic labeling information makes the choice of the correct supplement more difficult for customers, thus reinforcing the need for the presence of health professionals to assist consumers in selecting 'reliable supplements and to indicate their proper use.Keywords: dietary supplements, micronutrients, food labeling. RESUMOAs vitaminas e os minerais são elementos essenciais ao funcionamento do organismo humano. Para garantir a quantidade adequada desses nutrientes, muitos indivíduos utilizam suplementos vitamínicos e/ou minerais, os quais devem apresentar no mínimo 25% e no máximo 100% da Ingestão Diária Recomendada (IDR). Considerando a importância comercial da venda de suplementos pelos estabelecimentos e a relevância desses produtos para a saúde humana, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a conformidade da rotulagem de suplementos vitamínicos, minerais e vitamínicos/minerais dispostos à venda em 10 farmácias comerciais, em Teresina-PI, em julho de 2016. A pesquisa de campo consistiu em um estudo quantitativo observacional dos dados contidos nos rótulos de todos os produtos contendo vitaminas e/ou minerais, de acordo com o preconizado pela legislação vigente. Foram coletadas informações de 208 produtos, incluindo medicamentos, contudo, somente os suplementos foram avaliados de acordo com os itens requeridos pela Portaria nº 32/1988. Observou-se que, de 154 suplementos analisados, apenas 49% obedeceram a todos os aspectos da rotulagem preconizada pela legislação. Entre os erros mais comuns, destacam-se a designação incorreta do produto (67,90%) e falhas nas advertências obrigatórias (35,90%). A falta de informações básicas de rotulagem dificulta a escolha adequada do suplemento pelos consumidores e enfatiza a necessidade da presença de um profissional de saúde que possa auxiliar a população na seleção de um produto confiável, além da possibilidade de indicação...

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Anaemia prevalence and risk factors in pregnant women in Oman: a retrospective case-control study

Khalaf,

Aljezawi,

Gimono

et al. 2024

British Journal of Midwifery

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Background/Aims Anaemia is a multifactorial condition and understanding its prevalence and associated factors is crucial for effective healthcare planning and interventions. The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of anaemia during pregnancy and its potential risk factors in Oman. Methods A retrospective approach was used to identify anaemia cases by examining medical records taken from 9321 women who gave birth at the hospital over 3 years. Chi-squared tests were used to establish differences in risk factors using a case-control design, with a 1:2 ratio. Results The crude prevalence of anaemia was 31.2%, dropping to 4.9% after excluding women with chronic and/or acute diseases. Significant differences were found in nationality (χ2=4.738, P=0.030), body mass index (χ2=6.392, P=0.041) and gestational age (χ2=4.329, P=0.037) for women with anaemia compared to those without. Conclusions These findings underscore the significance of assessing and managing anaemia in pregnancy, while considering the interaction of demographic and clinical variables in formulating anaemia prevention strategies.

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Micronutrients and the use of vitamin and mineral supplements during pregnancy and lactation

Cited by 6 publications

References 54 publications

<p>Micronutrients Deficiency and Their Associations with Pregnancy Outcomes: A Review</p>

<p>Micronutrients Deficiency and Their Associations with Pregnancy Outcomes: A Review</p>

Avaliação Da Rotulagem De Suplementos Vitamínicos E/Ou Minerais

Anaemia prevalence and risk factors in pregnant women in Oman: a retrospective case-control study

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