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optimal prenatal supplementation for women
[Science Update] Recommendations for optimal prenatal supplementation for women in the US
In order to lower the risk of a variety of pregnancy and infant health issues, a study offers evidence-based recommendations for the optimal level of vitamins in prenatal supplements for women in the US. In total, 13 vitamins and 3 related nutrients have been reviewed. These recommendations are intended for the general population.
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[Science Update] Maternal vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy and offspring’s risk of atopic eczema
A follow up of the Maternal Vitamin D Osteoporosis Study (MAVIDOS) is the first trial to demonstrate the relationship between prenatal cholecalciferol supplementation and risk of atopic eczema in offspring. In total 703 pairs of mother and offspring were included in the analysis.
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[Guideline summary] Clinical protocol for managing mastitis from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine has revised its clinical protocol on mastitis, a common complication during lactation that contributes to early cessation of breastfeeding. Summary of spectrum-wide recommendations were listed below.
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[Science Update] Maternal diet and HMO profile
In this study, the association between maternal nutrition and human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) profile in mature human milk was investigated. Human milk samples of healthy mothers (n = 101) from the Maternal Microbes (MAMI) cohort* was analyzed. Maternal dietary information and perinatal factors from the same group of subjects were recorded.
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[Guideline Summary] S3 guidelines on allergy prevention
Recommendations of the S3 guideline Allergy Prevention were revised to enable evidence-based and updated recommendations for preventing allergic diseases. They are for primary prevention of bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergy and atopic eczema, applying to individuals at risk and those not at risk (unless explicitly stated otherwise. Below listed a brief summary.
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[Science Update] Intervention of iron supplements for iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a typical micronutrient deficiency in pregnant women with severe outcomes. The present animal study aimed at evaluating the effects of three iron supplements on female IDA rats and their offspring.
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[Science Update] Maternal iodine deficiency and human milk composition
In this study, the influence of maternal iodine deficiency on the metabolome and elemental composition of human milk was examined through a metabolomic analytical approach. Lactating women with normal and deficient iodine status were clearly distinguished accordingly to their multi-element and metabolomic profiles.
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