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August 4, 2025Advances in NutritionOpen Access

Effects of vitamin and multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant and/or lactating women on maternal and infant nutritional status in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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SSSachin ShindeCYCara A. YelvertonMYMashavu H. Yussuf

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Systematic review demonstrates improved maternal nutritional status in pregnant and lactating women, highlighting implications for infant outcomes.

Key Points

  • Maternal vitamin B-12 supplementation increased serum cobalamin levels, reducing deficiency by 43%.
  • Vitamin A supplementation showed significant improvements in maternal serum levels and milk concentrations post-delivery.
  • Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy raised maternal serum levels and decreased deficiency risks by 70%.
  • Micronutrient supplementation enhanced maternal nutritional status, but effects on infant nutrition were inconsistent, calling for further investigation.

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Shinde et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0f86e6551bb0af8d0a86https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100487
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