A new study out of Tohoku University in Japan shows that Vitamin B3 may be a potential treatment for women who suffer from preeclampsia. Japanese researchers, along with scientists from the United States, found that nicotinamide relieves preeclampsia in mouse models. The researchers went on to show that in many cases nicotinamide also prevents miscarriage, prolongs pregnancy period and improves the growth of the babies in mice with preeclampsia.
To find out more regarding this study please visit the link below.
According to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, a mother’s elevated blood pressure may raise the risk of childhood obesity. The study included 88,406 mother-child pairs in China from 1999 to 2013. The researchers analyzed the women’s blood pressure from the three trimesters. The children where then weighed …
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Moms from around the country are working together to help other moms make healthy choices while pregnant and nursing. They are committed to taking on a huge education initiative and using today’s social media platforms in order to spread the word. “By posting consistent, valuable content and videos, your message becomes both searchable and relevant …
Can Vitamin B3 Help With Preeclampsia?
A new study out of Tohoku University in Japan shows that Vitamin B3 may be a potential treatment for women who suffer from preeclampsia. Japanese researchers, along with scientists from the United States, found that nicotinamide relieves preeclampsia in mouse models. The researchers went on to show that in many cases nicotinamide also prevents miscarriage, prolongs pregnancy period and improves the growth of the babies in mice with preeclampsia.
To find out more regarding this study please visit the link below.
www.pnas.org/content/113/47/13450.full
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