Probiotics in pregnancy to fight nausea

Probiotics in pregnancy to fight nausea
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Probiotics in pregnancy

I Probiotics are living organisms found in some foods and drinks such as yogurt, which are also available in supplements for sale in pharmacies. Scientific research has always looked with great interest in probiotics and their numerous benefits for human health and now a study has suggested the use of probiotics in pregnancy as a remedy for nausea during pregnancy.





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The benefits of probiotics

Science has shown that probiotics are useful for improving gastrointestinal health, reducing heart disease, and some strains of probiotics, such as Lactobacillus e Bifidobacterium, can be taken on a long-term basis with confidence.



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Why take probiotics when pregnant

Taking probiotics is not associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery or adverse pregnancy outcomes. Furthermore, probiotics are well tolerated even duringnursing.



However, it is always very important to seek the advice of your doctor before taking any supplement whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

The benefits of taking probiotics during pregnancy include:

  • Improvement of gastrointestinal well-being and health, because they help maintain a correct balance of the intestinal bacterial flora and improve the composition of the bacteria present in the intestine.
  • Reduction of the risk of premature birth and other complications of pregnancy
  • Reduction of the risk of eczema in infants and because of this, the World Allergy Organization recommends the use of probiotics for pregnant women and children with a family history of allergic diseases.
  • Improved metabolic health of the mother because they help reduce blood sugar and insulin levels in pregnancy.
  • To these benefits, another has recently been added: a study has, in fact, concluded that taking probiotics could help in managing nausea in pregnancy.

Probiotics against nausea in pregnancy

In a study conducted by researchers from UC Davis School of Medicine it was found that probiotics significantly improve i symptoms of nausea, vomiting and constipation related to pregnancy.

The research, published in the journal Nutrients, started from the assumption that during pregnancy estrogen, progesterone and other hormones that cause various physical changes can also affect the balance of the intestinal microbiome and therefore cause disorders such as vomiting, nausea or constipation. Over the years, other studies had observed how probiotics could be effective against nausea, vomiting and constipation and now this research is part of this line of investigation.

Scholars have enlisted 32 participants who took one capsule of probiotics twice a day for 6 days, followed by two days off, and then repeated the cycle. The supplements mainly contained Lactobacillus in about 10 billion live crops.

Well at the end of the observation period it was found that taking the probiotics significantly reduced nausea and vomiting. The hours women felt nauseous were reduced by 16% and the number of times they vomited was reduced by 33%. Taking probiotics also significantly improved quality-of-life symptoms, such as fatigue, poor appetite, and difficulty maintaining normal social activities.

The data revealed, therefore, that probiotic supplementation significantly reduces the severity of nausea, vomiting, constipation and improves quality of life.

References

  • The Role of Probiotics in Preventing Allergic Disease
  • Effect of probiotic supplementation in pregnant women: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
  • Probiotics Improve Gastrointestinal Function and Life Quality in Pregnancy

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