Study: multivitamins reduce premature birth risk

Jim Manson
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A new study from US and Danish universities reports that women who took a multivitamin supplement around conception reduced their risk of giving birth prematurely by sixteen per cent.

The study also found a link between taking multivitamin supplements and a reduced risk (seventeen per cent) of the baby being born underweight.

Simon Bandy from nutritional supplements company, Health Plus says “Women are usually advised to take folic acid before conception and during pregnancy but there is less advice about what additional supplements are beneficial for expectant mothers.

“Pregnant women have to be careful to avoid certain foods during pregnancy but at the same time, it is important that in doing so they don’t miss out on any vital nutrients.  Although there is no substitute for a healthy, well-balanced diet, taking a good quality multivitamin can help to ensure that the nutritional needs of both mother and foetus are met.”

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Jim Manson is editor of Natural Newsdesk, former editor-in-chief of Natural Products Global (whose influence and audience grew steadily under his editorship) and former editor of Natural Products News, a position he held for 16 years. A regular speaker, presenter and awards host at conferences and trade shows in the UK and across Europe, he has also written for national newspapers and magazines including The Guardian, Financial Times, The Times and Time Out.
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