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Supplements

Supplements are really helpful for maintaining our health and vitality. Our bodies begin to lose vigor and nutrients due to stress, environmental factors, illness or aging. Or at times, extra energy is needed when a person is going through a particular phase of his or her life where there is a higher need for energy, such as pregnancy, lactation, sports, studying for exams, etc. If this additional need for energy and nutrients isn’t met or depletion isn’t eradicated then the person falls seriously ill. Consuming nutritional supplements and vitamins in these cases is helpful as they help the person in question gain the require strength but also boost his or her immunity. However, supplements shouldn’t be started on one’s whim but a doctor should be consulted and the provided guideline for the usage should be followed. On should be aware that the excessive and unnecessary use of supplements can even be dangerous for your health.

Baby who is Allergic to Cow's Milk Protein

Research Findings

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What Options Do I Have If My Baby Is Allergic to Cow’s Milk Protein?

An allergy to cow’s milk protein is the main cause of childhood food allergies and is a predictive factor for other immunological diseases, such as rhinitis and asthma. Furthermore, previous studies have shown that children with allergies tend to grow less than healthy children,

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Is Bifidobacteria Good for My Infant?

Bifidobacteria is a kind of anaerobic (i.e., lives without oxygen) bacteria that

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Should I Take Omega-3 Supplements While Breastfeeding?

Every nursing mother is concerned about what sort of foods she can

Growth and Development/Parenting FAQs/Research Findings

Is Zinc Supplementation Useful for My Child?

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Zinc supplementation may be particularly beneficial for children in their early development because zinc is an important trace element for several organic processes. Specifically, zinc plays a critical role in cell division

Research Findings

What Options Do I Have If My Baby Is Allergic to Cow’s Milk Protein? Safety and Efficacy of a New Extensively Hydrolyzed Formula for Infants with Cow's Milk Protein Allergy

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Is Prebiotic Supplementation Good for My Child? Early Supplementation of Prebiotic Oligosaccharides Protects Formula-Fed Infants against Infections during the First 6 Months of Life

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Breastfed babies develop an intestinal microbiota dominated by lactobacilli and bifidobacteria that are less pathogenic than the intestinal flora of formula-fed infants. This balanced intestinal flora is fundamental for the proper development

Emotions and Behavior/Research Findings

Will My Child Be Smarter If I Take Iron Supplements during Pregnancy? Effect of Iron Supplementation during Pregnancy on the Intelligence Quotient and Behavior of Children at 4 Years of Age: Long-Term Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial

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Taking iron as a nutritional supplement is a common practice during pregnancy. In fact, it is recommended by most health institutions around the world. However, experts are divided about whether iron should be

Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation or Just Iron and Folic Acid

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Is Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation More Effective Than Iron and Folic Acid? Prenatal Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation Has Greater Impact on Birthweight Than Supplementation with Iron and Folic Acid: A Cluster-Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Programmatic Study in Rural Niger

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The micronutrient intake of pregnant women may be insufficient, especially in underdeveloped countries. Thus, nutritional supplements are necessary, but some of them have proven inefficient. Maternal nutrient deficiency has been linked to

Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation for mothers and baby

Maternity/Research Findings

Are DHA Supplements Beneficial For Mothers? Maternal Fish Oil Supplementation in Lactation: Effect on Developmental Outcome in Breast-fed Infants

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Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA), accumulates in the brain during the first two years of life and plays an important role in cognitive development. The cell membranes of

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid Supplementation in Infants Formula

Research Findings

What Do Studies Says about DHA and ARA Supplementation in Infant Formulas? Soy-Based Infant Formula Supplemented with DHA and ARA Supports Growth and Increases Circulating Levels of These Fatty Acids in Infants

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Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that accumulate in the brain from the last trimester of pregnancy until at least two years of age. These fatty

Parenting FAQs/Research Findings

Is Bifidobacteria Good for My Infant? Randomized Controlled Trial on the Impact of Early-Life Intervention with Bifidobacteria on the Healthy Infant Fecal Microbiota and Metabolome

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Bifidobacteria is a kind of anaerobic (i.e., lives without oxygen) bacteria that normally inhabit people’s gut and help with food digestion. Bifidobacteria are one of the major genera of bacteria that make

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