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Vegetarian populations are also at risk of zinc deficiency due to lower zinc bioavailability in their diets; this is partly caused by the presence of phytates. Phytates bind to zinc and inhibit absorption ( Foster and Samman, 2015; Gibson et al., 2018; Segovia-Siapco et al., 2019). Food high in phytate includes cereals, legumes, oilseeds, and nuts. It has also been shown that vegetarians typically have lower zinc intakes than omnivores. Oysters, beef, crabs, and lobsters contain high sources of zinc. Pregnant and lactating women are at risk for zinc deficiency due to higher fetal requirements for zinc and zinc loss during lactation, making their recommended daily allowances higher ( Donangelo and King, 2012). In a study of women of reproductive age in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, zinc deficiency was detected in about 34% of women; those who were pregnant ranged between 46 and 76% deficient ( Harika et al., 2017). Zinc is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in pregnant women. It is suggested to be a risk factor for adverse long-term effects on growth, immunity, and offspring survival ( Gernand et al., 2016; Wang et al., 2015). The recommended daily allowance for adults is 8–12mg/day; pregnant and lactating women need higher amounts than the general population. Older infants who are strictly breastfed are at risk, as breastmilk only contains enough zinc for infants of 4–6 months old. Infants of 7–12 months need additional dietary supplementation ( National-Institute-of-Health, 2020; Uwitonze et al., 2020).

Using the 3-day dietary records obtained at baseline, end-of-trial and throughout the trial, we observed no significant difference in macro- and micronutrient intakes between the two groups during the study (Data not shown). Magnesium and zinc may boost your immune system and reduce inflammation. While inflammation is a normal immune response, chronic levels of it can damage your health and promote illnesses like cancer and heart disease. Veenstra T.D., Johnson K.L., Tomlinson A.J., Craig T.A., Kumar R., Naylor S. Zinc-induced conformational changes in the DNA-binding domain of the vitamin D receptor determined by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. J. Am. Soc. Mass Spectrom. 1998; 9:8–14. [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar] Shams B., Afshari E., Tajadini M., Keikha M., Qorbani M., Heshmat R., Motlagh M.E., Kelishadi R. The relationship of serum vitamin D and Zinc in a nationally representative sample of Iranian children and adolescents: the CASPIAN-III study. Med. J. Islam. Repub. Iran. 2016; 30:430. [ PMC free article] [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar]One test tube study found that magnesium-based laxatives negatively affected iron absorption, but further investigation is needed in this area. 15 Serum levels of magnesium, zinc, calcium and vitamin D have been reported to be significantly lower in women with GDM compared to healthy pregnant women [ 8, 9]. The beneficial effects of single-nutrient supplementation including magnesium [ 10], zinc [ 11], calcium and its co-administration with vitamin D [ 12] on attenuating inflammation and oxidative stress, and improving pregnancy outcomes have been proved in women with GDM. However, to our best knowledge the effects of multinutrients supplementation (magnesium-zinc-calcium-vitamin D) on inflammation and oxidative stress markers and pregnancy outcomes have not been assessed in women with GDM yet. The synergist immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of magnesium, zinc, calcium and vitamin D [ 13, 14] might enhance their impact on pregnancy outcomes in women with GDM. Same research team already published that calcium and vitamin D co-supplementation for 8weeks diminished inflammation and oxidative stress markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). These effects were more highlighted rather than supplementing these women with calcium or vitamin D alone [ 15].

Osteocare Original is the UK's No.1 calcium formula and has been scientifically developed on the basis of the very latest research to provide a rich source of calcium and co-factors including vitamin D which helps with the normal absorption of calcium by the body. Osteocare Original is suitable for vegans too and is officially approved by both the Vegan Society and the Vegetarian Society. Sowah D., Fan X., Dennett L., Hagtvedt R., Straube S. Vitamin D levels and deficiency with different occupations: a systematic review. BMC Publ. Health. 2017; 17:519. [ PMC free article] [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar]

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Vitabiotics’ nutritional experts have formulated Osteocare Original with vitamin D3 derived from a natural vegan plant source (Algal).

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