Vitamin A, C and/or E Intake During Pregnancy and Offspring Respiratory Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Poor respiratory health in childhood is common, and asthma is the most common chronic disease among children, for which there is no known cure. Maternal intake of vitamins (A, C, E) may be a modifiable nutritional exposure to reduce adverse respiratory health in offspring. We aimed to systematically review the evidence for the association between maternal vitamin (A, C, E) intake during pregnancy (via questionnaire or blood assay) and respiratory outcomes in the offspring. Studies identified through electronic databases were eligible if they assessed maternal levels and/or intake of vitamins A, C and/or E via dietary intake or supplements in pregnancy and respiratory outcomes in the first 5 years of life. Meta-analyses were conducted where possible. Outcomes included wheeze, cough, asthma,

SUBMITTER: Murphy VE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12222920 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature