International expert consensus on micronutrient supplement use during the early life course.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Growing evidence demonstrates that maternal nutrition is crucial for the health of the mother-to-be, and early life course of the offspring. However, for most micronutrients, guidelines are inconsistent. This Delphi study aimed to investigate the level of expert consensus on maternal nutrition and micronutrient needs during preconception, pregnancy and lactation.

Methods

We conducted a two-round web-based Delphi survey on various topics including general approaches to diet and supplement use, and existing guidelines. For the periods of preconception, pregnancy and lactation, questions focused on the importance and strength of evidence for supplement use with the following micronutrients for low- and high-risk populations: folic acid, choline, iodine, magnesium, ca

SUBMITTER: Cetin I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744953 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature