JAMA: Vitamin A In Developing Countries Does Not Reduce Risk of Maternal, Infant Death But Does Aid Night Blindness
The effect of vitamin A or beta-carotene supplementation on pregnancy-related maternal, fetal, and early infant mortality was studied in women and their infants in rural northern Bangladesh.
The effect of vitamin A or beta-carotene supplementation on pregnancy-related maternal, fetal, and early infant mortality was studied in women (596 community clusters) and their infants in rural northern Bangladesh between 2001 and 2007.
While pregnant, subjects received weekly supplementation of 700 mcg of retinol equivalents as retinyl palmitate, 42 mg of all-trans beta-carotene, or placebo.
However, vitamin A did show benefits for gestational night blindness. “Irrespective of mortality effects, achieving maternal adequacy in vitamin A through diet, supplementation, or fortification is an important public health goal, especially in populations in which night blindness commonly occurs during pregnancy,” the researchers wrote.
WIN to host networking event and partner on education session at SupplySide East 2024
April 2nd 2024At this year’s SupplySide East, taking place on April 16 and 17 in Secaucus, NJ, Women in Nutraceuticals (WIN) will be hosting a networking event and partnering on an education session titled “Substantiating Products for Women – Building Trust Through Science.”
