[Literature Library] Inositol and antioxidant supplementation: safety and efficacy in pregnancy

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[Literature Library] Inositol and antioxidant supplementation: safety and efficacy in pregnancy

With insulin being the only therapeutic option to manage gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), this article reviewed the existing evidence to clarify the effect of inositol- and antioxidant-based supplement administration during pregnancy affected by insulin resistance and/or diabetes. The results would provide a guide for clinician's evaluation and choice in term of supplementation regimen.

Link to Publication: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30889626

 

 

Reference

Formoso G, et al. Inositol and antioxidant supplementation: safety and efficacy in pregnancy. Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2019;35:e3154.
 

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