FOOD fiber for pregnant women it could mean very important. Adding fiber intake in the diet daily is proven to reduce the risk of suffering from preeclampsia.
A study published the American Journal of Hypertension showed that pregnant women who increase fiber intake by 5 grams a day, equivalent to 2 pieces of wholemeal bread, the risk of preeclampsia decreased approximately 14 percent.
Dr. Chunfang Qiu and colleagues from the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, reported findings that high fiber intake before and during early pregnancy can reduce significantly the risk of preeclampsia among 1538 pregnant women that they monitor.
Qiu collect data on fiber intake within 3 months before and during early pregnancy of the participants who did not experience pregnancy complications. During the research, documented 64 participants suffered preeclampsia.
From the results of the analysis revealed, women who consumed at least 21.2 grams per day and risk a lower 67 percent suffered from preeclampsia than those who intake of fiber is less than 11.9 grams a day. Researchers noted that every additional 5 grams of fiber a day intake means may reduce the risk of preeclampsia to 14 percent.
This calculation is made after the researchers considered other factors that could potentially trigger preeclampsia such as total energy intake, gestational age, race / ethnicity, number of pregnancies, and weight before pregnancy. In addition, women are the highest fiber intake triglyceride levels were recorded 12 points lower and his HDL (good cholesterol) 2.6 points higher than women low fiber intake.
Preeclampsia is a dangerous condition in pregnant women and the leading cause of premature birth. Preeclampsia is marked by increased blood pressure, swelling of the face and heel, and the presence of protein in the urine. Preeclampsia experienced one of the 10 pregnant women. Babies of mothers who experienced preeclampsia and preterm birth mostly affected its development.
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