by nhri | Jul 22, 2008 | 2006, Calcium, Infant and Children's Health, Minerals, Pregnancy and Lactation
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Calcium supplementation in 8325 women in seven countries, reduced preterm deliveries from 3.8% to 2.4% (by 36%), eclampsia by 32%, and infant deaths by 30%. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 2, 2008 | 2008, Fish Oil Supplements, Infant and Children's Health, Pregnancy and Lactation, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study of 109 pregnant mothers revealed that those who took DHA during pregnancy had infants with 30 % higher visual and coordination scores, 9% higher intelligence scores, and 5% higher mental and motor developement scores. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 2, 2008 | 2008, Folic Acid & Folate, Pregnancy and Lactation, Reproductive Health, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that those who regularly took a multivitamin supplement were 35% less likely to have reproductive health issues (infertility) than those not taking a multivitamin supplement. (more…)