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Nath B, Gaikwad H, Roy H, Paul S, Kanti V. Role of Vitamin C Supplementation in the Prevention of Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) and Preterm PROM: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2024; 16:e62445. [PMID: 39015859 PMCID: PMC11250052 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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Vitamin C is a micronutrient assumed to have effects on the occurrence of "preterm premature rupture of membranes" (PPROM) and "premature rupture of membranes" (PROM). The objective of this review was to find the pooled incidence of PROM and/or PPROM between subgroups in relation to dose, mode of therapy (monotherapy vs. combination therapy) and history of PROM/PPROM in previous pregnancies. A search was conducted in the electronic databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus) from inception to November 2022, using the search terms "Vitamin C", "Ascorbic acid", "preterm premature rupture of membrane" and "premature rupture of membrane". The lists of references of all the selected eligible articles were also searched to find studies of interest. A total of nine randomized controlled trials (published in English) with 16,076 participants involving the supplementation of vitamin C during pregnancy were picked up for analysis. Data management was done using the Review Manager (RevMan 5.3). A statistical test for publication bias was done in jamovi, version 2.3.18. In comparison to placebo, vitamin C supplementation was not found to be significantly effective in preventing the occurrence of PPROM/PROM. However, a low dose of vitamin C and the monotherapy mode of administration significantly decreased the occurrence of PPROM/PROM. Vitamin C has significant beneficial effects in women with a history of PROM in a previous pregnancy. Hence, we conclude that vitamin C administered as monotherapy in low doses (preferably 100 mg/day) has definite benefits in preventing the occurrence of PROM/PPROM with greater advantages seen in those with a history of similar complications in a previous pregnancy.
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- Banashree Nath
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli, Raebareli, IND
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IND
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- Anaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani, Kalyani, IND
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli, Raebareli, IND
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Podolska K, Mazankova D, Goboova M, Vano I. Ascorbic acid intake during pregnancy. Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub 2023; 167:213-218. [PMID: 37691531 DOI: 10.5507/bp.2023.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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The continuing global increase in allergic conditions and diseases in children is now a serious public health and scientific issue. Amongst other concerns is the maternal antenatal diet as intake of essential nutrients. Even small deficits in essential vitamin C can permanently impair the developing brain for example. In this article, we first review ascorbic acid deficiency in different organs of both mother and foetus. However, major emphasis is on the importance of vitamin C in foetal immunity with studies showing an inverse relationship between maternal intake of fresh fruit and vegetables and allergic conditions in childhood, inter alia. Other review results are included.
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- Kristina Podolska
- Department of Applied Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Masaryk University, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Applied Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Masaryk University, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Teaching Hospital Nitra, 949 01 Nitra, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Teaching Hospital Nitra, 949 01 Nitra, Slovak Republic
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Sakowicz A, Bralewska M, Rybak-Krzyszkowska M, Grzesiak M, Pietrucha T. New Ideas for the Prevention and Treatment of Preeclampsia and Their Molecular Inspirations. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12100. [PMID: 37569476 PMCID: PMC10418829 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy-specific disorder affecting 4-10% of all expectant women. It greatly increases the risk of maternal and foetal death. Although the main symptoms generally appear after week 20 of gestation, scientific studies indicate that the mechanism underpinning PE is initiated at the beginning of gestation. It is known that the pathomechanism of preeclampsia is strongly related to inflammation and oxidative stress, which influence placentation and provoke endothelial dysfunction in the mother. However, as of yet, no "key players" regulating all these processes have been discovered. This might be why current therapeutic strategies intended for prevention or treatment are not fully effective, and the only effective method to stop the disease is the premature induction of delivery, mostly by caesarean section. Therefore, there is a need for further research into new pharmacological strategies for the treatment and prevention of preeclampsia. This review presents new preventive methods and therapies for PE not yet recommended by obstetrical and gynaecological societies. As many of these therapies are in preclinical studies or under evaluation in clinical trials, this paper reports the molecular targets of the tested agents or methods.
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- Agata Sakowicz
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Medical University of Lodz, Zeligowskiego 7/9, 90-752 Lodz, Poland; (M.B.); (T.P.)
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Medical University of Lodz, Zeligowskiego 7/9, 90-752 Lodz, Poland; (M.B.); (T.P.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Perinatology, University Hospital in Krakow, 31-501 Krakow, Poland;
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- Department of Perinatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Polish Mother’s Memorial Hospital-Research Institute in Lodz, 93-338 Lodz, Poland;
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical University of Lodz, 93-338 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Medical University of Lodz, Zeligowskiego 7/9, 90-752 Lodz, Poland; (M.B.); (T.P.)
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Alves PRMM, Fragoso MBT, Tenório MCS, Bueno NB, Goulart MOF, Oliveira ACM. The role played by oral antioxidant therapies in preventing and treating preeclampsia: An updated meta-analysis. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2023; 33:1277-1292. [PMID: 37246073 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2023.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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AIMS Performing an up-to-date meta-analysis of oral antioxidant therapies and determining whether they are effective in preventing and/or treating preeclampsia (PE). DATA SYNTHESIS Search was performed in PubMed, CENTRAL, LILACS, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect databases. The risk of bias was assessed based on using Cochrane Collaboration's tool. A funnel plot was created, and Egger's and Peter's test was carried out to assess publication bias in the primary outcome of prevention studies. The overall quality of the evidence was assessed based on using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Developing and Evaluation (GRADE) tool; a formal protocol was published in the PROSPERO database (registration number CRD42022348992). In total, 32 studies were taken into consideration for analysis purposes; 22 studies focused on investigating preeclampsia prevention methods, whereas 10 focused on its treatment. Significant results associated with the incidence of preeclampsia were observed in prevention studies comprising 11,198 subjects and 1106 events in the control groups, as well as 11,156 subjects and 1048 events in the intervention groups (relative risk [RR]: 0.86, 95% confidence interval [CI]: [0.75, 0.99], P = 0.03; I2 = 44%, P = 0.02). With respect to outcomes associated with treatment studies, only intrauterine growth restriction has shown significant effects. Egger's and Peter's test has evidenced publication bias. Six outcomes in prevention studies were classified as having low quality and two as having moderate quality, whereas all three outcomes assessed in treatment studies were classified as having moderate quality. CONCLUSIONS Antioxidant therapy has shown beneficial effects on preeclampsia prevention; moreover, the positive impact of this therapy on intrauterine growth restriction was observed during the disease treatment.
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- Palloma R M M Alves
- Faculdade de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, BR 104 Norte, Km 96,7, Tabuleiro dos Martins, CEP 57.072-970, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil.
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- Instituto de Química e Biotecnologia (IQB/UFAL), Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, BR 104 Norte, Km 96,7, Tabuleiro dos Martins, CEP 57.072-970, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil; Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, BR 104 Norte, Km 96,7, Tabuleiro dos Martins, CEP 57.072-970, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil.
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- Instituto de Química e Biotecnologia (IQB/UFAL), Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, BR 104 Norte, Km 96,7, Tabuleiro dos Martins, CEP 57.072-970, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil; Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, BR 104 Norte, Km 96,7, Tabuleiro dos Martins, CEP 57.072-970, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, BR 104 Norte, Km 96,7, Tabuleiro dos Martins, CEP 57.072-970, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil.
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- Instituto de Química e Biotecnologia (IQB/UFAL), Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, BR 104 Norte, Km 96,7, Tabuleiro dos Martins, CEP 57.072-970, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil; Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, BR 104 Norte, Km 96,7, Tabuleiro dos Martins, CEP 57.072-970, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, BR 104 Norte, Km 96,7, Tabuleiro dos Martins, CEP 57.072-970, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil.
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Hamsir F, As’ad S, Tahir AM, Soraya D, Fujiko M, Chalid SMT, Idris I, Bukhari A, Hatta M, Bahar B, Efendi S. Macro- and Micronutrient of Junk Food and Preeclampsia on Pregnant Women. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.9949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia (PE) is still a global public health issue in developed and developing countries. It is a major contributor to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The pathophysiology of preeclampsia during pregnancy is unclear, but the WHO reported that PE is higher in developing countries than developed ones due to lifestyle and nutritional status.
AIM: This study aimed to describe the influence of macro- and micronutrients of junk food on PE.
METHODS: This case–control study was carried out on 148 samples, including pregnant women with preeclampsia (n = 74) and normal pregnant women (n = 74) with gestational age > 20 weeks. Data on junk food intake were collected using the SQ-FFQ form and then estimated using the Nutri Survey. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 17 using descriptive statistics. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to observe the correlation between variables with p < 0.05 and 95% confidence interval.
RESULTS: Binary logistic regression revealed that the intake of fat (p = 0.005), vitamin C (p = 0.002), and sodium (p = 0.036) contained in the junk food were significantly associated with PE. The frequency of consumption of junk food also had a significant effect on the incidence of preeclampsia (p = 0.013).
CONCLUSION: Intake of fat, vitamin C, and sodium were associated with PE, and they were risk factors of PE. The frequency of consuming junk food gave more risk to have PE.
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Evidence based recommendations for an optimal prenatal supplement for women in the US: vitamins and related nutrients. Matern Health Neonatol Perinatol 2022; 8:4. [PMID: 35818085 PMCID: PMC9275129 DOI: 10.1186/s40748-022-00139-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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The blood levels of most vitamins decrease during pregnancy if un-supplemented, including vitamins A, C, D, K, B1, B3, B5, B6, folate, biotin, and B12. Sub-optimal intake of vitamins from preconception through pregnancy increases the risk of many pregnancy complications and infant health problems. In the U.S., dietary intake of vitamins is often below recommended intakes, especially for vitamin D, choline and DHA. Many studies suggest that insufficient vitamin intake is associated with a wide range of pregnancy complications (anemia, Cesarean section, depression, gestational diabetes, hypertension, infertility, preeclampsia, and premature rupture of membranes) and infant health problems (asthma/wheeze, autism, low birth weight, congenital heart defects, intellectual development, intrauterine growth restriction, miscarriage, neural tube defects, orofacial defects, and preterm birth). The primary goal of this paper is to review the research literature and propose evidence-based recommendations for the optimal level of prenatal supplementation for each vitamin for most women in the United States. A secondary goal was to compare these new recommendations with the levels of vitamins in over 180 commercial prenatal supplements. The analysis found that prenatal supplements vary widely in content, often contained only a subset of essential vitamins, and the levels were often below our recommendations. This suggests that increasing prenatal vitamin supplementation to the levels recommended here may reduce the incidence of many pregnancy complications and infant health problems which currently occur.
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Aksoy N, Ozturk N. Rational Use of vitamins during pregnancy and The pregnancy multivitamin products' available in Turkey. Nutr Health 2022; 29:205-213. [PMID: 35651306 DOI: 10.1177/02601060221104313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Despite the imperative role of sufficient vitamin intake during pregnancy, not all women are capable of following a balanced diet during these times. As an attempt to resolve the issue of micronutrient deficiencies, many women resort to the use of multivitamins; ones often made for pregnant women. Aim: The review aims to compare the Daily Recommended Dietary Allowance of each vitamin, micronutrient, and macronutrient with the doses available in a sample of products found in the Turkish markets, whether imported or manufactured in Turkey. Methods: The Daily Recommended Dietary Allowance doses were collected from the CDC, WHO, and IOM databases. The doses present in each product were gathered using the database offered by the Turkish pharmacist association "Tebrp" as well as RxMediaPharma. Elevit® and decavit® were selected as they've been approved by the Turkish Ministry of Health, while the other products were randomly chosen using a computer program. Results: Several formulations available in Turkey display higher or lower daily contents of vitamins and minerals than is normally ideal for pregnant women as specified by the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). Formulations that exceed the recommended RDA while remaining underneath the tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) range for specific vitamins includes Pregnacare®, Decavit®, and Elevit®. Conclusion: All of these variances in multivitamin content must be considered by physicians and clinical pharmacists when selecting the appropriate multivitamin for pregnant women, taking into account all of the hazards and benefits that vitamin supplements may bring to fetus health and development.
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- Nilay Aksoy
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, 187458Altınbaş University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, 187458Altınbaş University, Istanbul, Turkey
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The influence of the dietary exposome on oxidative stress in pregnancy complications. Mol Aspects Med 2022; 87:101098. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mam.2022.101098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Is Mitochondrial Oxidative Stress a Viable Therapeutic Target in Preeclampsia? Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11020210. [PMID: 35204094 PMCID: PMC8868187 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Despite considerable research efforts over the past few decades, the pathology of preeclampsia (PE) remains poorly understood with no new FDA-approved treatments. There is a substantial amount of work being conducted by investigators around the world to identify targets to develop therapies for PE. Oxidative stress has been identified as one of the crucial players in pathogenesis of PE and has garnered a great deal of attention by several research groups including ours. While antioxidants have shown therapeutic benefit in preclinical models of PE, the clinical trials evaluating antioxidants (vitamin E and vitamin C) were found to be disappointing. Although the idea behind contribution of mitochondrial oxidative stress in PE is not new, recent years have seen an enormous interest in exploring mitochondrial oxidative stress as an important pathological mediator in PE. We and others using animals, cell models, and preeclamptic patient samples have shown the evidence for placental, renal, and endothelial cell mitochondrial oxidative stress, and its significance in PE. These studies offer promising results; however, the important and relevant question is can we translate these results into clinical efficacy in treating PE. Hence, the purpose of this review is to review the existing literature and offer our insights on the potential of mitochondrial antioxidants in treating PE.
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Ranganath Pai K, Manokaran K, Bhat P, Nayak D, Baskaran R, Paramasivam P, Ahmed S, Priya K, Balaji V. Oxidative stress and female reproductive disorder: A review. ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/2305-0500.346088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Wastnedge E, Waters D, Murray SR, McGowan B, Chipeta E, Nyondo-Mipando AL, Gadama L, Gadama G, Masamba M, Malata M, Taulo F, Dube Q, Kawaza K, Khomani PM, Whyte S, Crampin M, Freyne B, Norman JE, Reynolds RM. Interventions to reduce preterm birth and stillbirth, and improve outcomes for babies born preterm in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review. J Glob Health 2021; 11:04050. [PMID: 35003711 PMCID: PMC8709903 DOI: 10.7189/jogh.11.04050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Reducing preterm birth and stillbirth and improving outcomes for babies born too soon is essential to reduce under-5 mortality globally. In the context of a rapidly evolving evidence base and problems with extrapolating efficacy data from high- to low-income settings, an assessment of the evidence for maternal and newborn interventions specific to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is required. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was done. We included all studies performed in LMICs since the Every Newborn Action Plan, between 2013 - 2018, which reported on interventions where the outcome assessed was reduction in preterm birth or stillbirth incidence and/or a reduction in preterm infant neonatal mortality. Evidence was categorised according to maternal or neonatal intervention groups and a narrative synthesis conducted. RESULTS 179 studies (147 primary evidence studies and 32 systematic reviews) were identified in 82 LMICs. 81 studies reported on maternal interventions and 98 reported on neonatal interventions. Interventions in pregnant mothers which resulted in significant reductions in preterm birth and stillbirth were (i) multiple micronutrient supplementation and (ii) enhanced quality of antenatal care. Routine antenatal ultrasound in LMICs increased identification of fetal antenatal conditions but did not reduce stillbirth or preterm birth due to the absence of services to manage these diagnoses. Interventions in pre-term neonates which improved their survival included (i) feeding support including probiotics and (ii) thermal regulation. Improved provision of neonatal resuscitation did not improve pre-term mortality rates, highlighting the importance of post-resuscitation care. Community mobilisation, for example through community education packages, was found to be an effective way of delivering interventions. CONCLUSIONS Evidence supports the implementation of several low-cost interventions with the potential to deliver reductions in preterm birth and stillbirth and improve outcomes for preterm babies in LMICs. These, however, must be complemented by overall health systems strengthening to be effective. Quality improvement methodology and learning health systems approaches can provide important means of understanding and tackling implementation challenges within local contexts. Further pragmatic efficacy trials of interventions in LMICs are essential, particularly for interventions not previously tested in these contexts.
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- Elizabeth Wastnedge
- Medical Research Council Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Queen's Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, UK
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- Medical Research Council Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Queen's Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, UK
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- Medical Research Council Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Queen's Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, UK
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- Medical Research Council Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Queen's Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Reproductive Health, College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Department of Health Systems & Policy, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Centre for Reproductive Health, College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Medical Research Council Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Queen's Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, UK
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- Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Malawi-Liverpool Wellcome Trust Research Program, Blantyre, Malawi
- Institute of Infection & Global Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Medical Research Council Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Queen's Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, UK
- Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Queen's Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, UK
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Kinshella MLW, Omar S, Scherbinsky K, Vidler M, Magee LA, von Dadelszen P, Moore SE, Elango R. Effects of Maternal Nutritional Supplements and Dietary Interventions on Placental Complications: An Umbrella Review, Meta-Analysis and Evidence Map. Nutrients 2021; 13:472. [PMID: 33573262 PMCID: PMC7912620 DOI: 10.3390/nu13020472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The placenta is a vital, multi-functional organ that acts as an interface between maternal and fetal circulation during pregnancy. Nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy alter placental development and function, leading to adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as pre-eclampsia, infants with small for gestational age and low birthweight, preterm birth, stillbirths and maternal mortality. Maternal nutritional supplementation may help to mitigate the risks, but the evidence base is difficult to navigate. The primary purpose of this umbrella review is to map the evidence on the effects of maternal nutritional supplements and dietary interventions on pregnancy outcomes related to placental disorders and maternal mortality. A systematic search was performed on seven electronic databases, the PROSPERO register and references lists of identified papers. The results were screened in a three-stage process based on title, abstract and full-text by two independent reviewers. Randomized controlled trial meta-analyses on the efficacy of maternal nutritional supplements or dietary interventions were included. There were 91 meta-analyses included, covering 23 types of supplements and three types of dietary interventions. We found evidence that supports supplementary vitamin D and/or calcium, omega-3, multiple micronutrients, lipid-based nutrients, and balanced protein energy in reducing the risks of adverse maternal and fetal health outcomes. However, these findings are limited by poor quality of evidence. Nutrient combinations show promise and support a paradigm shift to maternal dietary balance, rather than single micronutrient deficiencies, to improve maternal and fetal health. The review is registered at PROSPERO (CRD42020160887).
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- Mai-Lei Woo Kinshella
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada; (M.-L.W.K.); (S.O.); (K.S.); (M.V.); (L.A.M.); (P.v.D.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada; (M.-L.W.K.); (S.O.); (K.S.); (M.V.); (L.A.M.); (P.v.D.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada; (M.-L.W.K.); (S.O.); (K.S.); (M.V.); (L.A.M.); (P.v.D.)
- Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6H 0B3, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada; (M.-L.W.K.); (S.O.); (K.S.); (M.V.); (L.A.M.); (P.v.D.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada; (M.-L.W.K.); (S.O.); (K.S.); (M.V.); (L.A.M.); (P.v.D.)
- Department of Women & Children’s Health, King’s College London, London WC2R 2LS, UK;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada; (M.-L.W.K.); (S.O.); (K.S.); (M.V.); (L.A.M.); (P.v.D.)
- Department of Women & Children’s Health, King’s College London, London WC2R 2LS, UK;
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- Department of Women & Children’s Health, King’s College London, London WC2R 2LS, UK;
- Medical Research Council Unit, The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Fajara, P.O. Box 273 Banjul, The Gambia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6H 0B3, Canada
- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
- Division of Neonatology, BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1, Canada
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Kiondo P, Nakimuli A, Ononge S, Wandabwa JN, Musaba MW. Predictors of Intrapartum Stillbirths among Women Delivering at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda. Int J MCH AIDS 2021; 10:156-165. [PMID: 34386297 PMCID: PMC8346676 DOI: 10.21106/ijma.409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Over the last decade, Uganda has registered a significant improvement in the utilization of maternity care services. Unfortunately, this has not resulted in a significant and commensurate improvement in the maternal and child health (MCH) indicators. More than half of all the stillbirths (54 per 1,000 deliveries) occur in the peripartum period. Understanding the predictors of preventable stillbirths (SB) will inform the formulation of strategies to reduce this preventable loss of newborns in the intrapartum period. The objective of this study was to determine the predictors of intrapartum stillbirth among women delivering at Mulago National Referral and Teaching Hospital in Central Uganda. METHODS This was an unmatched case-control study conducted at Mulago Hospital from October 29, 2018 to October 30, 2019. A total of 474 women were included in the analysis: 158 as cases with an intrapartum stillbirth and 316 as controls without an intrapartum stillbirth. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression was done to determine the predictors of intrapartum stillbirth. RESULTS The predictors of intrapartum stillbirth were history of being referred from lower health units to Mulago hospital (aOR 2.5, 95% CI: 1.5-4.5); maternal age 35 years or more (aOR 2.9, 95% CI: 1.01- 8.4); antepartum hemorrhage (aOR 8.5, 95% CI: 2.4-30.7); malpresentation (aOR 6.29; 95% CI: 2.39-16.1); prolonged/obstructed labor (aOR 6.2; 95% CI: 2.39-16.1); and cesarean delivery (aOR 7.6; 95% CI: 3.2-13.7). CONCLUSION AND GLOBAL HEALTH IMPLICATIONS Referral to hospital, maternal age 35 years and above, obstetric complication during labor, and cesarean delivery were predictors of intrapartum stillbirth in women delivering at Mulago hospital. Timely referral and improving access to quality intrapartum obstetric care have the potential to reduce the incidence of intrapartum SB in our community.
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- Paul Kiondo
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, UGANDA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, UGANDA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, UGANDA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Busitema University, Mbale, UGANDA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Busitema University, Mbale, UGANDA
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Deer E, Vaka VR, McMaster KM, Wallace K, Cornelius DC, Amaral LM, Cunningham MW, LaMarca B. Vascular endothelial mitochondrial oxidative stress in response to preeclampsia: a role for angiotension II type 1 autoantibodies. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2021; 3:100275. [PMID: 33451592 PMCID: PMC8092846 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2020.100275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Preeclampsia is characterized by a new onset of hypertension during pregnancy and is associated with autoantibodies against the angiotensin II type 1 receptor and oxidative stress. There is growing evidence for mitochondrial dysfunction in preeclampsia, however, the culprits for mitochondrial dysfunction are still being defined. We previously demonstrated that angiotensin II type 1 autoantibodies cause renal, placental, and endothelial mitochondrial dysfunction in pregnant rats. However, the role of the angiotensin II type 1 autoantibodies in endothelial mitochondrial function in response to sera from preeclamptics is unknown. Thus, we hypothesized that circulating factors, such as the angiotensin II type 1 autoantibodies, during preeclampsia would negatively impact the vascular endothelial mitochondrial function in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to determine a role for circulating angiotensin II type 1 autoantibodies to cause endothelial mitochondrial reactive oxygen species and dysfunction in preeclampsia compared to normal pregnant controls. STUDY DESIGN Immediately after delivery, sera was collected from preeclamptic patients and normal pregnant controls. The mitochondrial reactive oxygen species were determined from the cells treated overnight with 10% sera from either the control or preeclamptic patients with and without the antiotension II type 1 autoantibodies inhibitor peptide ('n7AAc'). RESULTS Preeclampsia patients at <34 weeks' gestation exhibited an elevated mean arterial blood pressure. Cells treated with serum from the preeclampsia patients at <34 weeks gestational age showed significantly (P<0.05) greater mitochondrial oxidative stress and reduced respiration than cells treated with the control sera, and these abnormalities were restored with 'n7AAc'. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that endothelial mitochondrial dysfunction occurs in response to circulating factors, especially in response to serum from preterm preeclampsia patients, and can be restored by blocking circulating angiotensin II type 1 autoantibodies, thereby indicating a potential new therapeutic target for preeclampsia.
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- Evangeline Deer
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS.
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Zhang N, Tan J, Yang H, Khalil RA. Comparative risks and predictors of preeclamptic pregnancy in the Eastern, Western and developing world. Biochem Pharmacol 2020; 182:114247. [PMID: 32986983 PMCID: PMC7686229 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2020.114247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Preeclampsia (PE) is a complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension (HTN-Preg), and often proteinuria. If not managed promptly, PE could lead to eclampsia and seizures. PE could also lead to intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and prematurity at birth. Although PE is a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Also, there is a wide variability in the incidence of PE, ranging between 2 and 8% of pregnancies in the Eastern, Western and Developing world, suggesting regional differences in the risk factors and predictors of the pregnancy-related disorder. Several demographic, genetic, dietary and environmental factors, as well as maternal circulating biomarkers have been associated with PE. Demographic factors such as maternal race and ethnicity could play a role in PE. Specific genetic polymorphisms have been identified in PE. Maternal age, parity, education and socioeconomic status could be involved in PE. Dietary fat, protein, calcium and vitamins, body weight, and environmental factors including climate changes and air pollutants could also play a role in PE. Several circulating cytoactive factors including anti-angiogenic factors and cytokines have also been associated with PE. Traditional midwifery care is a common practice in local maternity care units, while advanced perinatal care and new diagnostic tools such as uterine artery Doppler velocimetry have been useful in predicting early PE in major medical centers. These PE risk factors, early predictors and diagnostic tools vary vastly in different regions of the Eastern, Western and Developing world. Further understanding of the differences in the demographic, genetic, dietary and environmental factors among pregnant women in different world regions should help in designing a region-specific cluster of risk factors and predictors of PE, and in turn provide better guidance for region-specific tools for early detection and management of PE.
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- Ning Zhang
- Vascular Surgery Research Laboratories, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Vascular Surgery Research Laboratories, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Vascular Surgery Research Laboratories, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Vascular Surgery Research Laboratories, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Ebegboni VJ, Balahmar RM, Dickenson JM, Sivasubramaniam SD. The effects of flavonoids on human first trimester trophoblast spheroidal stem cell self-renewal, invasion and JNK/p38 MAPK activation: Understanding the cytoprotective effects of these phytonutrients against oxidative stress. Biochem Pharmacol 2019; 164:289-298. [PMID: 31022396 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2019.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Adequate invasion and complete remodelling of the maternal spiral arteries by the invading extravillous trophoblasts are the major determinants of a successful pregnancy. Increase in oxidative stress during pregnancy has been linked to the reduction in trophoblast invasion and incomplete conversion of the maternal spiral arteries, resulting in pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and spontaneous miscarriages resulting in foetal/maternal mortality. The use of antioxidant therapy (vitamin C and E) and other preventative treatments (such as low dose aspirin) have been ineffective in preventing pre-eclampsia. Also, as the majority of antihypertensive drugs pose side effects, choosing an appropriate treatment would depend upon the efficacy and safety of mother/foetus. Since pre-eclampsia is mainly linked to placental oxidative stress, new diet-based antioxidants can be of use to prevent this condition. The antioxidant properties of flavonoids (naturally occurring phenolic compounds which are ubiquitously distributed in fruits and vegetables) have been well documented in non-trophoblast cells. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of flavonoids (quercetin, hesperidin) and their metabolites (Quercetin 3-O-β-glucuronide and hesperetin), either alone or in combination, on first trimester trophoblast cell line HTR-8/SVneo during oxidative stress. The data obtained from this study indicate that selected flavonoids, their respective metabolites significantly reduced the levels of reduced glutathione (p < 0.0001) during HR-induced oxidative stress. These flavonoids also inhibited the activation of pro-apoptotic kinases (p38 MAPK and c-Jun N-terminal kinase) during HR-induced phosphorylation. In addition, they enhanced spheroid stem-like cell generation from HTR8/SVneo cells, aiding their invasion. Our data suggest that dietary intake of food rich in quercetin or hesperidin during early pregnancy can significantly improve trophoblast (placenta) health and function against oxidative stress.
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- Vernon J Ebegboni
- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; School of Human Sciences, University of Derby, Kidleston Road, Derby DE22, 1GB, UK.
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Kasture V, Dalvi S, Swamy M, Kale A, Joshi S. Omega-3 fatty acids differentially influences embryotoxicity in subtypes of preeclampsia. Clin Exp Hypertens 2019; 42:205-212. [PMID: 30964712 DOI: 10.1080/10641963.2019.1601208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background: Early (EOP) and late onset (LOP) preeclampsia are two subtypes of preeclampsia. This study examines the effect of maternal omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E supplementation in a rat model of preeclampsia.Method: Pregnant Wistar rats were assigned to control; EOP; LOP; EOP+omega-3 fatty acid supplementation+vitamin E and LOP+omega-3 fatty acid supplementation+vitamin E. L-Nitroarginine methylester was used to induce preeclampsia. Blood Pressure (BP) was recorded during pregnancy and dams were dissected at d14 and d20 of gestation.Results: Animals from EOP and LOP groups demonstrated higher systolic and diastolic BP, lower weight gain, lower conceptuses size, lower conceptuses weight and fetal weight as compared to control. EOP and LOP groups showed higher percentage of fetal resorptions and embryotoxicity (deformities and hematomas).Conclusion: Supplementation reduced the diastolic BP, percentage of resorptions and embryotoxicity only in the LOP group, suggesting a need for differential supplementation regime for the two subtypes of preeclampsia.
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- Vaishali Kasture
- Department of Mother and Child Health, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, India
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- Department of Mother and Child Health, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, India
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- Department of Mother and Child Health, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, India
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- Department of Mother and Child Health, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, India
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- Department of Mother and Child Health, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, India
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Vaka VR, McMaster KM, Cunningham MW, Ibrahim T, Hazlewood R, Usry N, Cornelius DC, Amaral LM, LaMarca B. Role of Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Reactive Oxygen Species in Mediating Hypertension in the Reduced Uterine Perfusion Pressure Rat Model of Preeclampsia. Hypertension 2019; 72:703-711. [PMID: 30012871 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.118.11290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Placental ischemia is believed to be the initial event in the development of preeclampsia. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a cause of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and oxidative stress, however, there are not many studies examining the role of mitochondrial ROS in the pathology of preeclampsia. The purpose of this study was to not only examine the effect of placental ischemia on mitochondrial-mediated oxidative stress in reduced uterine perfusion pressure (RUPP) rat model of preeclampsia but to also examine the role of mitochondrial ROS in contributing to hypertension in response to placental ischemia. Female pregnant Sprague Dawley rats were used in this study. On gestational day 14, RUPP surgery was performed. On gestational day 19, blood pressure (mean arterial pressure) was measured, placentas and kidneys were collected from normal pregnant and RUPP rats and processed for mitochondrial respiration, ROS, and oxidative phosphorylation enzyme activities. Renal and placental complex activities, expressions and respiration rates were significantly reduced and mitochondrial ROS was increased in RUPP versus normal pregnant mitochondria. Mean arterial pressure was elevated in RUPP (n=6) compared with normal pregnant rats (n=5; 126±4 versus 103±4 mm Hg; P<0.05) and treatment with mitochondrial-specific antioxidants (MitoQ/MitoTEMPO) significantly reduced mean arterial pressure in RUPPs (n=5-10). Mitochondrial ROS was significantly elevated in endothelial cells incubated with RUPP serum compared from with normal pregnant rats, whereas serum from mito antioxidant-treated RUPP rats attenuated this response. Impaired mitochondrial function and vascular, placental, and renal mitochondrial ROS play an important role in hypertension and reduced fetal weight in response to placental ischemia during pregnancy.
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- Venkata Ramana Vaka
- From the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (V.R.V., M.W.C., T.I., R.H., N.U., L.M.A., B.L.)
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- From the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (V.R.V., M.W.C., T.I., R.H., N.U., L.M.A., B.L.)
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- From the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (V.R.V., M.W.C., T.I., R.H., N.U., L.M.A., B.L.)
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- From the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (V.R.V., M.W.C., T.I., R.H., N.U., L.M.A., B.L.)
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- From the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (V.R.V., M.W.C., T.I., R.H., N.U., L.M.A., B.L.)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine (D.C.C.), University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson
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- From the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (V.R.V., M.W.C., T.I., R.H., N.U., L.M.A., B.L.)
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- From the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (V.R.V., M.W.C., T.I., R.H., N.U., L.M.A., B.L.).,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (K.M.M., B.L.)
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Ebegboni VJ, Dickenson JM, Sivasubramaniam SD. Antioxidative effects of flavonoids and their metabolites against hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced oxidative stress in a human first trimester trophoblast cell line. Food Chem 2018; 272:117-125. [PMID: 30309520 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Revised: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the cytoprotective effects of flavonoids, their metabolites alone or in combination against hypoxia/reoxygenation induced oxidative stress in the transformed human first trimester trophoblast cell line (HTR-8/SVneo). Oxidative stress was achieved with hypoxia followed by reoxygenation and the following assays were performed: MTT, CellTox™ Green Cytotoxicity, CellTiter-Glo®, NADP/NADPH-Glo™, ROS-Glo™/H2O2, GSH/GSSG-Glo™ and Caspase-Glo® 3/7 assays. HTR-8/SVneo cells, pre-treated for 24 h with flavonoids or their metabolites were protected significantly from oxidative stress. Flavonoids were associated with ROS modulation, reducing the generation of superoxide/hydrogen peroxide. The activities of caspases 3/7 were also significantly reduced significantly in HTR-8/SVneo cells pre-treated with flavonoids. This study has shown for the first time that 24 h pre-treatment with flavonoids, their metabolites alone or in combination, protected against HR-induced oxidative stress in the trophoblast cell line. These data indicate that dietary flavonoids may be beneficial to placental health and invasion during early gestation.
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- Vernon J Ebegboni
- Schoolof Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
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- Schoolof Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
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- Schoolof Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
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Fu ZM, Ma ZZ, Liu GJ, Wang LL, Guo Y. Vitamins supplementation affects the onset of preeclampsia. J Formos Med Assoc 2017; 117:6-13. [PMID: 28877853 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2017.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2017] [Revised: 08/12/2017] [Accepted: 08/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Preeclampsia may affect between 2-8% of all pregnancies. It seriously affects maternal health after pregnancy. This meta-analysis was performed to define the efficacy of vitamins supplementation on the risk of preeclampsia. Potential articles were systematically searched on the databases of Pubmed, Embase and Web of Science up to May 2016. Relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs) were used to analyze the relationship of vitamins supplementation with risk of preeclampsia. Cochran Q test was used to test inter-study heterogeneity. Begg's funnel plot was adopted to assess the potential publication bias. 28 eligible studies were selected. Pooled results indicated that vitamins supplementation could reduce the risk of preeclampsia (RR = 0.74, 95%CI = 0.64-0.86). The studies with non-randomized controlled trial (RCT) analysis also suggested the significant relationship of vitamins supplementation with risk of preeclampsia (RR = 0.60, 95%CI = 0.42-0.85). However, negative results were observed in studies with RCT analysis. Subgroup analysis by vitamin type was performed among the studies with RCT analysis. The results indicated that vitamin D supplementation could significantly reduce the risk of preeclampsia (RR = 0.41, 95%CI = 0.22-0.78). Similar results were observed in the studies with multivitamins supplementation (RR = 0.69, 95%CI = 0.51-0.93). Vitamins supplementation could reduce the onset of preeclampsia.
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- Zhu-Mei Fu
- Maternity Department, W.F. Maternity and Child Care Hospital, 407 Qingnian Road, Weicheng District, Weifang 261011, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Weifang People's Hospital, 151 Guangwen Street, Kuiwen District, Weifang 261041, China
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- Maternity Department, W.F. Maternity and Child Care Hospital, 407 Qingnian Road, Weicheng District, Weifang 261011, China
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- Maternity Department, W.F. Maternity and Child Care Hospital, 407 Qingnian Road, Weicheng District, Weifang 261011, China
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- Maternity Department, W.F. Maternity and Child Care Hospital, 407 Qingnian Road, Weicheng District, Weifang 261011, China.
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Ndounga Diakou LA, Ntoumi F, Ravaud P, Boutron I. Published randomized trials performed in Sub-Saharan Africa focus on high-burden diseases but are frequently funded and led by high-income countries. J Clin Epidemiol 2017; 82:29-36.e6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2016.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2016] [Revised: 10/10/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Samimi M, Kashi M, Foroozanfard F, Karamali M, Bahmani F, Asemi Z, Hamidian Y, Talari HR, Esmaillzadeh A. The effects of vitamin D plus calcium supplementation on metabolic profiles, biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia. J Hum Nutr Diet 2016; 29:505-15. [PMID: 26467311 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The present study was designed to examine the effects of vitamin D plus calcium administration on metabolic profiles and pregnancy outcomes among women at risk for pre-eclampsia. METHODS In a prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 60 women at risk for pre-eclampsia were randomised to take either 50 000 IU vitamin D3 every 2 weeks plus 1000 mg day(-1) calcium supplements (as calcium carbonate) (n = 30) or to receive placebos at the same times (n = 30) from 20 to 32 weeks of gestation. Fasting blood samples were taken at baseline and 12 weeks after intervention to determine related variables. Newborn anthropometric measurements were determined. RESULTS Taking combined cholecalciferol and calcium supplements, compared to placebo, led to significant reductions in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) [mean (SD)] [-5.7 (5.5) versus -0.6 (12.6) mg dL(-1) , P = 0.04], serum insulin concentrations [-2.8 (6.0) versus +7.7 (9.8) μIU mL(-1) , P < 0.001], homeostasis model of assessment-insulin resistance [-0.8 (1.3) versus +1.6 (2.2), P < 0.001], homeostatic model assessment-beta cell function [-8.2 (25.8) versus +32.6 (41.3, P < 0.001] and a significant rise in quantitative insulin sensitivity check index score [+0.02 (0.02) versus -0.02 (0.02, P < 0.001]. Additionally, pregnant women who received cholecalciferol plus calcium supplements had increased serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol [+4.6 (8.3) versus -2.9 (7.7) mg dL(-1) , P = 0.001] and plasma total glutathione (GSH) concentrations [+23.4 (124.0) versus -94.8 (130.2) μm, P = 0.001] compared to placebo. However, after adjustment for the baseline levels, maternal age and baseline body mass index, the effects on FPG levels (P = 0.13) and systolic blood pressure (P = 0.13) disappeared. CONCLUSIONS Vitamin D plus calcium administration for 12 weeks had beneficial effects on glycaemic status, HDL-cholesterol, GSH and blood pressure among women at risk for pre-eclampsia.
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- M Samimi
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.,Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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BACKGROUND Vitamin C supplementation may help reduce the risk of pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction and maternal anaemia. There is a need to evaluate the efficacy and safety of vitamin C supplementation in pregnancy. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of vitamin C supplementation, alone or in combination with other separate supplements on pregnancy outcomes, adverse events, side effects and use of health resources. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group's Trials Register (31 March 2015) and reference lists of retrieved studies. SELECTION CRITERIA All randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials evaluating vitamin C supplementation in pregnant women. Interventions using a multivitamin supplement containing vitamin C or where the primary supplement was iron were excluded. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed trials for inclusion and risk of bias, extracted data and checked them for accuracy. MAIN RESULTS Twenty-nine trials involving 24,300 women are included in this review. Overall, 11 trials were judged to be of low risk of bias, eight were high risk of bias and for 10 trials it was unclear. No clear differences were seen between women supplemented with vitamin C alone or in combination with other supplements compared with placebo or no control for the risk of stillbirth (risk ratio (RR) 1.15, 95% confidence intervals (CI) 0.89 to 1.49; 20,038 participants; 11 studies; I² = 0%; moderate quality evidence), neonatal death (RR 0.79, 95% CI 0.58 to 1.08; 19,575 participants; 11 studies; I² = 0%), perinatal death (average RR 1.07, 95% CI 0.77 to 1.49; 17,105 participants; seven studies; I² = 35%), birthweight (mean difference (MD) 26.88 g, 95% CI -18.81 to 72.58; 17,326 participants; 13 studies; I² = 69%), intrauterine growth restriction (RR 0.98, 95% CI 0.91 to 1.06; 20,361 participants; 12 studies; I² = 15%; high quality evidence), preterm birth (average RR 0.99, 95% CI 0.90 to 1.10; 22,250 participants; 16 studies; I² = 49%; high quality evidence), preterm PROM (prelabour rupture of membranes) (average RR 0.98, 95% CI 0.70 to 1.36; 16,825 participants; 10 studies; I² = 70%; low quality evidence), term PROM (average RR 1.26, 95% CI 0.62 to 2.56; 2674 participants; three studies; I² = 87%), and clinical pre-eclampsia (average RR 0.92, 95% CI 0.80 to 1.05; 21,956 participants; 16 studies; I² = 41%; high quality evidence).Women supplemented with vitamin C alone or in combination with other supplements compared with placebo or no control were at decreased risk of having a placental abruption (RR 0.64, 95% CI 0.44 to 0.92; 15,755 participants; eight studies; I² = 0%; high quality evidence) and had a small increase in gestational age at birth (MD 0.31, 95% CI 0.01 to 0.61; 14,062 participants; nine studies; I² = 65%), however they were also more likely to self-report abdominal pain (RR 1.66, 95% CI 1.16 to 2.37; 1877 participants; one study). In the subgroup analyses based on the type of supplement, vitamin C supplementation alone was associated with a reduced risk of preterm PROM (average RR 0.66, 95% CI 0.48 to 0.91; 1282 participants; five studies; I² = 0%) and term PROM (average RR 0.55, 95% CI 0.32 to 0.94; 170 participants; one study). Conversely, the risk of term PROM was increased when supplementation included vitamin C and vitamin E (average RR 1.73, 95% CI 1.34 to 2.23; 3060 participants; two studies; I² = 0%). There were no differences in the effects of vitamin C on other outcomes in the subgroup analyses examining the type of supplement. There were no differing patterns in other subgroups of women based on underlying risk of pregnancy complications, timing of commencement of supplementation or dietary intake of vitamin C prior to trial entry. The GRADE quality of the evidence was high for intrauterine growth restriction, preterm birth, and placental abruption, moderate for stillbirth and clinical pre-eclampsia, low for preterm PROM. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The data do not support routine vitamin C supplementation alone or in combination with other supplements for the prevention of fetal or neonatal death, poor fetal growth, preterm birth or pre-eclampsia. Further research is required to elucidate the possible role of vitamin C in the prevention of placental abruption and prelabour rupture of membranes. There was no convincing evidence that vitamin C supplementation alone or in combination with other supplements results in other important benefits or harms.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alice Rumbold
- The University of AdelaideThe Robinson Research InstituteGround Floor, Norwich Centre55 King William RoadAdelaideNTAustraliaSA 5006
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- National Center for Child Health and DevelopmentDepartment of Health Policy2‐10‐1 Okura, Setagaya‐kuTokyoJapan157‐8535
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- National Center for Child Health and DevelopmentDepartment of Education for Clinical Research2‐10‐1 OkuraSetagaya‐kuTokyoJapan157‐8535
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- National Center for Child Health and DevelopmentDepartment of Health Policy2‐10‐1 Okura, Setagaya‐kuTokyoJapan157‐8535
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- The University of AucklandLiggins InstitutePrivate Bag 9201985 Park RoadAucklandNew Zealand
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Waly MI, Al-Attabi Z, Guizani N. Low Nourishment of Vitamin C Induces Glutathione Depletion and Oxidative Stress in Healthy Young Adults. Prev Nutr Food Sci 2015; 20:198-203. [PMID: 26451357 DOI: 10.3746/pnf.2015.20.3.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2015] [Accepted: 08/18/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
The present study was conducted to assess the status of vitamin C among healthy young adults in relation to serum antioxidant parameters [glutathione (GSH), thiols, and total antioxidant capacity, (TAC)], and oxidative stress markers [malondialdehyde (MDA), and nitrites plus nitrates (NN)]. A prospective study included 200 young adults, and their dietary intake was assessed by using food diaries. Fasting plasma vitamin C, serum levels of GSH, thiols, TAC, MDA, and NN were measured using biochemical assays. It was observed that 38% of the enrolled subjects, n=76, had an adequate dietary intake of vitamin C (ADI group). Meanwhile, 62%, n=124, had a low dietary intake of vitamin C (LDI group) as compared to the recommended dietary allowances. The fasting plasma level of vitamin C was significantly higher in the ADI group as compared to the LDI group. Oxidative stress in the sera of the LDI group was evidenced by depletion of GSH, low thiols levels, impairment of TAC, an elevation of MDA, and increased NN. In the ADI group, positive correlations were found between plasma vitamin C and serum antioxidant parameters (GSH, thiols, and TAC). Meanwhile, the plasma vitamin C was negatively correlated with serum MDA and NN levels. This study reveals a significant increase of oxidative stress status and reduced antioxidant capacity in sera from healthy young adults with low intake of the dietary antioxidant, vitamin C.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mostafa I Waly
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Sultanate of Oman
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