Marcq-en-Baroeul, France and East Brunswick, NJ—A retrospective study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) investigated the role of supplementation with vitamin B complex (5-methyltetrahydrofolate as Quatrefolic from Gnosis by Lesaffre plus vitamins B12 and B6) versus folic acid (FA) on pregnancy outcomes (clinical pregnancy, pregnancy...
Probiotics can significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related nausea, vomiting, and constipation, according to a new study, which also provided clues as to why some people experience more stomach troubles during pregnancy. "The cause of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is unknown to this date,” said Albert T. Liu, lead...
Australia—New research from The University of Queensland (UQ) determined that vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy caused an increase in testosterone in the developing brain of male rats, leading the researchers to suggest that deficiency in Vitamin D on the mother's side could explain why Autism spectrum disorder is three times...
Seattle, WA—Vitamin D levels during pregnancy have been linked with the child’s IQ, according to a new study from the Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI). A mother’s vitamin D supply is passed to the fetus in utero, a press release explains, where it helps regulate processes including brain development. The...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s all too common: Women seeking help for common concerns such as feeling tired are told it is just part of being a mom, or of working, or of aging...or one of countless other brush-offs. “Women face all sorts of health concerns, which, unfortunately, go misdiagnosed or unchecked by health...
Earth Mama Organics has added Organic Throat Smoothie Tea to their line of herbal teas. Formulated without licorice, to be safe for pregnancy, this tea is USDA certified 100% Organic, and is made to soothe and smooth raw throats. The blend includes organic elderflower, marshmallow root, slippery elm bark, lemon...
London, England—The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) has launched two new Mind the Gap resources explaining the importance of omega-3 and folic acid in maternal and infant nutrition, according to a press release. Omega 3: The Making of You addresses the 1,000 days from conception to the age...
Proper nutrition is key to the health of any individual, but perhaps most important to pregnant mothers. The health of women during pregnancy determines the future health of her child, and there is evidence that her health affects the next generation as well. Unfortunately, today’s standard diet, and even one...
Washington, D.C.—Thanks to work from the Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N) and research partner GrassrootsHealth, FDA has opened the door for vitamin D supplements to include language on their labels indicating that vitamin D supports full-term births and healthy pregnancies, according to a press release. In 2018, O&N submitted...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Although high blood sugar is never good, it’s especially harmful during pregnancy. When glucose intolerance appears for the first time in pregnancy, it is called gestational diabetes mellitus. Public health officials are worried. Parallel to obesity, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) rates are rising across the globe, affecting as many as...
