Health Effects of Carotenoids during Pregnancy and Lactation.

ABSTRACT: Adequate nutrition is particularly important during pregnancy since it is needed not only for maintaining the health of the mother, but also determines the course of pregnancy and its outcome, fetus development as well as the child's health after birth and during the later period of life. Data coming from epidemiological and interventions studies support the observation that carotenoids intake provide positive health effects in adults and the elderly population. These health effects are the result of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Recent studies have also demonstrated the significant role of carotenoids during pregnancy and infancy. Some studies indicate a correlation between carotenoid status and lower risk of pregnancy pathologies induced by intensified oxidative str

SUBMITTER: Zielinska MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5579631 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature