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

Autor: Mayur B. Wanjari, Sampada V. Late, Ranjana Sharma, Pratiksha K. Munjewar
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Vol 12, Iss 12, Pp 3048-3054 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2249-4863
2278-7135
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1038_23
Popis: 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.
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