The use of food more fiber during the first trimester of pregnancy reduces the risk of developing preeclampsia-potentially dangerous for the life, characterized by increased blood pressure.
The consumption of large quantities of fiber has no side effects and contraindications, said gynecologist Jennifer Wu from the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, USA. This is especially useful for women suffering from constipation during pregnancy. Now, according to the study, except for the normalization of stool fiber consumption also reduces the risk of preeclampsia development.
According to the Association of preeclampsia, about 5-8% of women experiencing physicality, poses a threat to their lives. The only treatment of preeclampsia is early childbirth. Reasons for preeclampsia development obesity can be, having had close relatives of 2 types diabetes or increased blood pressure (hypertension), depression, anxiety, insufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables and low physical activity.
The study was attended by 1500 pregnant women from Washington State, USA. All participants asked to complete questionnaires with questions about the nature used in food products. It turned out that among women who eat 21.2 grams of fiber daily risk of preeclampsia is lower by 72% compared with pregnant, eat less than 11.9 grams per day.
Experts believe that the additional 5 grams of fat per day reduced the risk of preeclampsia by 14%.
Aug 05
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