Myo-Inositol Does Not Reduce Retinopathy of Prematurity
The planned enrollment was 1760 participants; however, the trial was terminated early due to a statistically significantly higher mortality rate in the myo-inositol group.
Prenatal Vitamins
Prenatal Folic Acid Fortification May Affect Cortical Development
A retrospective, observational clinical cohort study was conducted among 292 youths (Massachusetts General Hospital [MGH] cohort) aged 8 to 18 years born between January 1993 and December 2001.
Vitamin D Supplementation Assessed for Preventing Allergic Diseases
The researchers found that based on very low certainty in the body of evidence across examined studies, vitamin D supplementation may not reduce the risk of developing allergic diseases.
Prenatal Progesterone Exposure May Affect Offspring Sexual Orientation
“The findings highlight the likelihood that prenatal exposure to progesterone may have a long-term influence on behavior related to sexuality in humans,” said lead researcher June Reinisch, Director Emerita of The Kinsey Institute.
Inositol Investigated for Possible Gestational Diabetes Prevention
A total of 240 women with a family history of diabetes were enrolled at their first prenatal visit to receive either a combination of 1,100mg myo-inositol, 27.6g D-Chiro inositol, and 400mcg folic acid.
Does Prenatal DHA Have an Impact on Offspring IQ?
Sales of prenatal supplements with DHA continue to rise, however little evidence exists on whether supplementation imparts a benefit on offspring neurodevelopment.
Does Too Much Folate During Pregnancy Up Autism Risk?
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reported that too much folate in a new mother’s body may increase a child’s risk of developing an autism spectrum disorder. Findings from the study will be presented at the 2016 International Meeting for Autism Research.
Caffeine Consumption May Affect Miscarriage Risk
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and Ohio State University report that the risk of miscarriage increases if couples consume over two caffeinated beverages a day in the weeks leading up to conception.
Mteryti Prenatal Vitamins Now Available
Duchesnay announced the launch of Mteryti and Mteryti folic 5 products to help optimize iron, calcium, and folic acid absorption for prenatal use.
Folic Acid in Early Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes Risk
Folic acid (FA) consumption in the first trimester is associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to research published online in Diabetes Care.
