Pregnancy

A Girl's Best Friend

Women are more interested in health and prevention than men, making them a key demographic for natural products manufacturers. They are also more willing to educate themselves on products they choose for themselves and their families, so manufacturers should use marketing ...More
January 25, 2012 By Sandy Almendarez
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GOED Organizes Nutracon Omega-3 Conference Track

Billed as a GOED Exchange Satellite Event, a full-day conference track on omega-3s has been organized at Nutracon 2012 by GOED, the Global Organization of EPA and DHA Omega-3s. ...More
January 18, 2012
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NUTRIMENTHE Presents Fish Oil-Cognitive Function Research

The European Commission-funded project reported genotype influences fatty acid metabolism in pregnant women and fetus. ...More
November 18, 2011
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Prenatal Vitamins May Reduce Autism Risk

Periconceptional use of prenatal vitamins may reduce the risk of having children with autism, especially for genetically susceptible mothers and children, according to a new study. ...More
June 27, 2011
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Exploring the Evolving Market for Long Chain Omega 3s

An increasing foundation of positive clinical research coupled with regulatory recognition is driving consumer interest in long-chain omega-3 essential fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). ...More
February 16, 2011
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Iron, Folic Acid Support Children’s Cognition

Providing pregnant women with iron and folic acid can improve aspects of intellectual function and fine motor function in the offspring, according to data of a study in rural Nepal. ...More
December 21, 2010
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Study Questions DHA’s Role in Postpartum Depression

In a double bind, multicenter, randomized controlled trial, the use of DHA-rich fish oil capsules compared with vegetable oil capsules during pregnancy did not result in lower levels of postpartum depression in mothers, or improved cognitive and language development in ...More
October 19, 2010
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Caffeine Intake Not Linked to Preterm Birth

According to a meta-analysis at Harvard School of Public Health, researchers observed no important association between caffeine intake during pregnancy and the risk of preterm birth for cohort and case-control studies. ...More
October 4, 2010
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Maternal Zinc and Metabolic Syndrome

Findings from a recent study suggest suboptimal maternal zinc status induces long-term changes in the offspring related to abnormal glucose tolerance ...More
September 13, 2010
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CRP Levels Lowered with Whole-Grain Consumption in Women

Interventions targeting whole -grain consumption may have the potential to improve health status among young women, according to study published in The Journal of Nutrition. ...More
September 9, 2010
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