Use of dietary supplements among pregnant women in the center of Jordan

Asali, Fida; Tayyem, Reema; Allehdan, Sabika; Mahfouz, Ismaiel Abu; Bawadi, Hiba

doi:10.1016/j.nfs.2020.07.001

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“…The study revealed that 83.1% of pregnant women were supplemented with micronutrients. This high rate is also found in some middle income or even high-income countries: 96,8% in Jordan 9 , 88% in Egypt 10 , 71.5 % in Saudi Arabia 11 , 78% in the United States of America 12 , 81% in Norway 13 , 85 % in Finland 14 .…”

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Micronutrient supplementation among pregnant women in western Algeria

Bayazid

Soum

Boumaza

et al. 2021

Nor. Afr. J. Food Nutr. Res.

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Background: Although micronutrient supplementation is a frequent practice during pregnancy, it remains poorly documented, particularly in Algeria. Aims: Our objective was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with the use of micronutrient supplements among pregnant women. Subjects and Methods: The data of the present study were obtained from a cross-sectional survey conducted through a questionnaire among 384 pregnant women receiving prenatal care at a major mother and child specialized hospital in Sidi-Bel-Abbes city (Algeria). Results: This study showed that 83.1% of pregnant women were taking micronutrient supplements. Among these women, 70,8% were taking a multi-supplementation. The two most frequently reported micronutrients were: iron (77.9%) and folic acid (77.3%). The highest rates of supplementation were recorded in the third trimester. Other common supplements used were: magnesium, iodine, vitamin D, vitamin C, omega 3, and calcium (46.4%, 38.8% 36.5%, 34.6%, 27.3%, and 21.4% respectively). It appears that these products were mainly dispensed in pharmacies under medical prescription. The variables significantly associated with their use were: Education level, pregnancy age, parity, pre-conception consultation, urbanicity, and physical activity. Conclusions: Collecting these types of data is essential not only to document micronutrient supplement intake, but also to help implement awareness campaigns about their use during pregnancy and whether they are necessary to ensure adequate micronutrient intake. Keywords: Micronutrients, supplementation, Pregnancy, Algeria.

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“…The rate of calcium intake in our population was 21.4% (Table 2) at daily doses of 500 to 1000 mg. Compared to other countries in the same geographical zone (MENA), the United Arab Emirates reported a similar rate of 28.6% 21 but in Jordan the rate seems to be higher (67%) 9 . Pouchieu et al 22…”

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Micronutrient supplementation among pregnant women in western Algeria

Bayazid

Soum

Boumaza

et al. 2021

Nor. Afr. J. Food Nutr. Res.

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“…There are some nutrients needed by pregnant women to avoid anemia in pregnancy. [12] Therefore, in this discussion, in addition to iron or Fe, some other substances are worth discussing. To start off, basically folic acid is needed by pregnant women, especially to maintain a healthy body and optimize fetal development in the womb.…”

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Laborate Test for Fe Levels in Kelakai Biscuits

Siharina

Yuliana

Putra

2020

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As one of the causes of anemia, iron deficiency must be overcome immediately, one of which is by finding taste-friendly food sources that can be consumed easily by anyone who is prone to anemia. This research was conducted in laboratory to determine the levels of iron in Kelakai biscuits which are assumed to be a source of food to treat anemia in adolescent girls or pregnant women. Qualitative and quantitative test were used to obtain the desired results. Based on the research results, it was found that each Kelakai biscuit contained an Fe level of 245 mg/g, which means that the formulation of the Kelakai biscuit could meet the daily needs of iron when consumed 3-4 chips per day based on the absorption of Fe in adults. Therefore, to further prove the effectiveness of these biscuits in preventing anemia, studies involving samples, either small or large scale, are highly recommended.

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“…The high use of vitamin D-containing supplements in our women may be attributed to the fact that 77% were tertiary educated, and education has been previously associated with high use of multivitamins and vitamin D supplements in pregnancy in high income countries [ 77 ]. Elsewhere, recent data has shown that the use of multivitamins and specifically vitamin D -containing supplements across pregnant populations globally varies widely [ 78 – 80 ], although small sample sizes and variations in measurement of adherence make it difficult to compare data across studies. Whether women were actively choosing to take vitamin D or if this was part of clinical management of a pre-existing deficiency was not able to be assessed in this study.…”

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Maternal plasma vitamin D levels across pregnancy are not associated with neonatal birthweight: findings from an Australian cohort study of low-risk pregnant women

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Ellery

Guingand

et al. 2023

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background In utero environments can be highly influential in contributing to the development of offspring obesity. Specifically, vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and child health outcomes, however its relationship with offspring obesity remains unclear. We assessed maternal vitamin D status across pregnancy, change in plasma vitamin D concentrations and associations with neonatal birthweight, macrosomia and large for gestational age. Methods Women (n = 221) aged 18–40 years with singleton (low-risk) pregnancies, attending antenatal clinics at a tertiary-level maternity hospital were recruited at 10–20 weeks gestation. Medical history, maternal weight and blood samples at three antenatal clinic visits were assessed; early (15 ± 3 weeks), mid (27 ± 2 weeks) and late (36 ± 1 weeks) gestation. Maternal 25(OH)D was analysed from stored plasma samples via liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). Neonatal growth parameters were collected at birth. Unadjusted and adjusted linear and logistic regression assessed associations of maternal vitamin D with birthweight, macrosomia and large for gestational age. Results Mean plasma 25(OH)D increased from early (83.8 ± 22.6 nmol/L) to mid (96.5 ± 28.9 nmol/L) and late (100.8 ± 30.8 nmol/L) gestation. Overall 98% of women were taking vitamin D-containing supplements throughout their pregnancy. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D < 50 nmol/L) was 6.5%, 6.3% and 6.8% at early, mid and late pregnancy respectively. No statistically significant association was found between 25(OH)D or vitamin D deficiency at any timepoint with neonatal birthweight, macrosomia or large for gestational age. Conclusions Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was low in this cohort of pregnant women and likely related to the high proportion of women taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy. Maternal 25(OH)D did not impact offspring birth weight or birth size. Future studies in high-risk pregnant populations are needed to further assess maternal vitamin D status and factors in utero which promote early life obesity.

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Use of dietary supplements among pregnant women in the center of Jordan

Cited by 6 publications

References 27 publications

Micronutrient supplementation among pregnant women in western Algeria

Micronutrient supplementation among pregnant women in western Algeria

Laborate Test for Fe Levels in Kelakai Biscuits

Maternal plasma vitamin D levels across pregnancy are not associated with neonatal birthweight: findings from an Australian cohort study of low-risk pregnant women

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