During pregnancy, the amount of blood in a woman’s body increases, so she needs more iron for herself and her growing baby. Getting too little iron during pregnancy increases a woman’s risk of iron deficiency anemia and her infant’s risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and low levels of iron. Getting too little iron might also harm her infant’s brain development.
Women who are pregnant should talk with their health care provider and take an iron supplement if recommended.
2019 health research suggested that prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency could be greater than 47% in Indian population.
Vitamin B12 deficiency could result in serious health consequences such as megaloblastic anemia. B12 deficiency can also result in pale skin, heart palpitations, loss of appetite, weight loss, and infertility. Hands and feet might become numb or tingly, a sign of nerve problems. Other symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include problems with balance, depression,
confusion, dementia, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue.
Many older adults don’t have enough hydrochloric acid in their stomach to absorb the vitamin B12 that’s naturally present in food. People over 50 should get most of their vitamin B12 from fortified foods or dietary supplements because, in most cases, their bodies can absorb vitamin B12 from these sources.
Vegans who consume no animal products and vegetarians who consume some animal products (e.g., dairy products, eggs, or both) but not meat have a higher risk of developing vitamin B12 deficiency because natural food sources of vitamin B12 are limited to animal foods.
Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a pivotal role in many physiological functions and it is involved in numerous enzymatic reactions. Magnesium supplementation has been used successfully in the treatment of different conditions such as PMS, PCOS, mood disorders, and postmenopausal symptoms and consequent risk factors, particularly in the association with other dietary components with proven antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
Women's nutritional needs change in response to physiological modifications throughout lifespan, lower magnesium
levels are associated with adverse health outcomes and reduced quality of life.
Omega-3s are important components of the membranes that surround each cell in your body. DHA levels are especially high in retina (eye), brain, and sperm cells. Omega-3s have many functions in your heart, blood vessels, lungs, immune system, and endocrine system.
A higher protein intake is linked to beneficial effects on appetite, weight, body composition, aging, and overall health.
To reap maximum benefits from a high protein diet, spread your protein intake throughout the day, choose high-quality sources.
Vitamin D deficiency can result in serious health consequences and will be limiting factor in the goal improve quality of life. The only reliable way to complete vitamin D intake is through food fortified with vitamin D or by taking Vitamin D supplements. The dosage and frequency of supplements will vary on blood levels of vitamin.