Fish oil and vitamins during pregnancyD Dietary supplements reduce the risk of developing croup disease in infancy, study finds.
Croup disease is a viral infection that affects the airways of babies. ‘rumble’ cough, frog in the throat, Symptoms such as shortness of breath. I usually go lightly, In some cases, hospital treatment and breathing assistance may be required..
According to the Independent ‘International Congress of the European Respiratory Society’The study, published in , found that babies of mothers who took fish oil during pregnancy were more likely to develop croup than babies of mothers who took olive oil. 38% said to be low.
Nicklas Brewstad of Copenhagen University Hospital(Nicklas Brustad) The doctoral research team 2010pregnant in years 739high-dose vitamins for womenDand the group that consumed fish oil, high dose vitaminsDand the group taking olive oil, standard dose vitaminsDand the group that consumed fish oil, standard dose vitaminsDwere divided into groups that consumed olive oil and 24I started taking supplements every day for a week..
Babies born thereafter 3I have been watching for years, among them 97There was a diagnosis of croup disease. The risk of developing croup disease in babies of mothers who consumed fish oil 11%was, Babies of mothers who consumed olive oil 17%was. Another high-dose vitaminDInfants and standard-dose vitamins of mothers who tookDThe risk of developing croup disease in babies of mothers who consumed 11%Wow 18%was.
Researchers found vitamins DIt is not clear why and fish oil may help lower the risk of developing croup disease. “may stimulate the immune system to work more effectively against infections”said.
Dr. Brewstad “There is currently no vaccine for croup disease, so other prophylactic strategies are needed.. Because croup disease develops in infancy, measures taken during pregnancy are important”saying “high dose vitamins DAnd fish oil can be a cost-effective option because of its low price.”he emphasized.
Meanwhile, Lori Morty, leader of the Lung and Airway Developmental Biology Group at the European Respiratory Society.(Rory Morty) The professor said further research is needed to determine whether health authorities recommend consumption of these foods during pregnancy..
According to Professor Morty, it is known that lung health in infancy and early childhood can be affected during pregnancy.. for example, Lung health of babies of mothers who smoked tends to be poor. A growing number of studies suggest that a mother’s diet may help or interfere with the baby’s lung development.. Professor Morty “Pregnant women should always consult their doctor before taking any supplements.”said.