Haptoglobin variations influence anemia riskPolymorphisms of haptoglobin modify the relationship between dietary iron and the risk of gestational iron-deficiency anemia.
We examined the connection between haptoglobin (Hp) gene variations and the risk of gestational iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) in pregnant women. Analyzing data from over 1,400 women, we found that those with the Hp 1-1 phenotype faced a notably higher risk of IDA, especially when their dietary iron intake fell short or if they didn’t use prenatal multivitamins.
Specifically, women not following recommended iron intake guidelines were four times more likely to develop IDA. This study highlights the importance of prenatal supplementation and proper dietary iron consumption for healthy pregnancies.
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Effectiveness of Materna in pregnancy[The Materna preparation as an agent for iron prophylaxis and treatment in pregnancy disorders].
We aimed to investigate how Materna, a multivitamin formula containing 21 essential vitamins and minerals, impacts anemia in pregnant women. In this study, 46 patients were divided into three groups based on when they began taking these supplements during their pregnancies.
By measuring hemoglobin, hematocrit, and serum iron levels before, during, and after the supplementation, we noted improvements in patients' subjective feelings and effective iron prophylaxis. However, consistent and prolonged use of Materna is crucial for achieving the best results across all pregnancies.
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Multivitamins effective for maternal healthPreventing low birthweight through maternal multiple micronutrient supplementation: a cluster-randomized, controlled trial in Indramayu, West Java.
We conducted a cluster-randomized, controlled trial in Indramayu, Indonesia, with 843 pregnant women to assess the impact of prenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation versus iron-folic acid.
While there were no significant differences in anemia rates between the two groups, both multivitamins and iron-folic acid were effective in managing anemia for expectant mothers.
Additionally, women taking multiple micronutrients had lower rates of fetal loss and a slight increase in average birthweight, suggesting potential advantages beyond just anemia treatment.
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Iron supplementation needs during pregnancyIron-Deficiency Prevalence and Supplementation Practices Among Pregnant Women: A Secondary Data Analysis From a Clinical Trial in Vancouver, Canada.
We explored how effective prenatal multivitamins are at preventing anemia in pregnant women. In a clinical trial of 60 participants in Vancouver, we measured iron status during early and late pregnancy.
Although the women received the recommended daily allowance of 27 mg of iron, many still faced iron deficiency, indicating that this level of supplementation may not be enough as pregnancy progresses.
Consequently, it seems that pregnant individuals might need more than the standard prenatal vitamins to ensure adequate iron levels during late pregnancy.
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