Author: chakefaye
Supplementation of vitamin C into one’s daily diet is an ever
increasing priority for all individuals. Due to the fact that vitamin C
is not produced naturally within the human body, supplementation and a
balanced diet are both critical to receiving adequate amounts. Expectant
mothers are among the most susceptible for vitamin C deficiency which
can have serious effects on their children.
New research has revealed that expectant mothers who are deficient in
vitamin C run a much higher risk of birthing children with brain
development issues than those who are not. In an animal study led by
Dr. Pernille Tveden-Nyborg it was discovered that mothers with low
vitamin D levels mostly always gave birth to offspring with damaged
brain development. Within the study, the effected offspring were given
supplementation up to two months after birth and still saw no
improvement.
“We used to think that the mother could protect the baby.
Ordinarily there is selective transport from mother to fetus of the
substances the baby needs during pregnancy. However, it now appears that
the transport is not sufficient in the case of vitamin C deficiency.
Due to this study the importance of taking a vitamin C supplement
during pregnancy is even more vital to the woman and child’s health.
Taking a vitamin C supplement will significantly reduce the chances of
brain development and other illnesses in developing children.
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