New Delhi: Pregnancy is the most beautiful time in a woman’s life. From emotional to physical changes, this journey is a roller coaster ride for mothers-to-be. During this time, the would-be mother needs to take extra precautions and safety. A recent study has revealed that people who intake calcium and zinc at higher amounts in the first three months before they conceived were significantly less likely to suffer hypertensive disorder during their pregnancy period as compared to the ones who had a lower intake of these minerals.
The study highlights the importance of focusing on nutrition before conceiving not only during pregnancy to promote healthy pregnancies.
Calcium and zinc intake reduces risk of high BP during pregnancy
According to the lead author of the study, Liping Lu, MD, PhD, who conducted the research as a postdoctoral research scientist at Columbia University and is now an assistant professor at Ball State University, their findings highlighted the importance of preconception of dietary intake of calcium and zinc in potentially reducing the risk of hypertensive conditions of pregnancy.
Further, they revealed that higher intake of zinc and calcium before conception, derived from diet and supplements are associated with a lower risk of hypertensive conditions during pregnancy.
Impact of high BP during pregnancy
Hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the most prevalent disorders of pregnancy and can harm both the mother and the developing fetus. As far as the side effects of antihypertensive medications during pregnancy are concerned, the researchers have focused on the opportunity to prevent the dangers of hypertension-linked disorders like pre-eclampsia and more.
What is the recommended calcium, zinc intake?
According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the recommendations for a mother to be should consume about 1,000 milligrams of calcium and 8 milligrams of zinc every day.
A recent study has revealed that people who intake calcium and zinc at higher amounts in the first three months before they conceived were significantly less likely to suffer hypertensive disorder during their pregnancy period as compared to the ones who had a lower intake of these minerals. Health Conditions Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
