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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

September 1, 2018

Research Findings

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, probably because they must eliminate several

Maternity·Research Findings

Should I Take Omega-3 Supplements While Breastfeeding?

Every nursing mother is concerned about what sort of foods she can eat and whether or not she should add any supplements to her diet. There is a lot of information about these

Is Bifidobacteria Good for My Infant?

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

Four Supplements That Can Help You Sleep Better

Sleep plays a vital role in the maintenance of a healthy body.

Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements Reduce Maternal and Newborn Malnutrition Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements for Pregnant Women Reduce Newborn Stunting in a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial in Bangladesh

June 3, 2018

Maternity·Research Findings

The inadequate levels of micronutrients in pregnant and lactating women and their newborn babies are a great concern, especially in developing countries. It is believed that the malnutrition of pregnant and lactating

Parenting Studies Made Ridiculously Understandable

The Effects of Vitamin B12 Deficiency on Breastfeeding Women and Their Children Vitamin B-12 Concentrations in Breast Milk Are Low and Are Not Associated with Reported Household Hunger, Recent Animal-Source Food, or Vitamin B-12 Intake in Women in Rural Kenya

May 14, 2018

Maternity·Research Findings

It is important to supplement the maternal diet with certain vitamins, such as vitamin B12, during pregnancy and lactation. But in some areas, especially in underdeveloped countries, vitamin supplements are not available,