A critical evaluation of prenatal supplements: Are they meeting the mark?

Autor: Wanjari MB; Department of Research and Development, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India., Late SV; Department of Nursing, Government Hospital Samudrapur, Wardha, Maharashtra, India., Sharma R; Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Srimati Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India., Munjewar PK; Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Srimati Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of family medicine and primary care [J Family Med Prim Care] 2023 Dec; Vol. 12 (12), pp. 3048-3054. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 21.
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1038_23
Abstrakt: Prenatal supplements are commonly used to support maternal health and fetal development during pregnancy. However, there are concerns regarding their efficacy and safety. This review article provides a critical evaluation of prenatal supplements, including their types, benefits, criticisms, factors affecting their efficacy, and popular brands. It also offers recommendations for their use and identifies future research directions. Our analysis suggests that while prenatal supplements can offer important benefits, including reduced risk of birth defects and improved fetal growth and development, there are also concerns regarding their regulation, dosages, and potential harm to the mother and fetus. Pregnant women should carefully evaluate the ingredients, dosages, efficacy, and safety of prenatal supplements with the guidance of their healthcare provider. Future research should focus on standardizing dosages and regulation of prenatal supplements to ensure consistent quality, safety, and efficacy.
Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.
(Copyright: © 2023 Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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