Unveiling the link: exploring the relationship between hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and maternal dietary patterns
Diet and hypertension in pregnancy
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Hypertensive disorders, pregnancy, dietary patternsAbstract
Background: The increasing prevalence of pregnancy-related hypertension, a leading cause of maternal and neonatal mortality, emphasizes the need for safer management strategies. Due to potential risks associated with antihypertensive drugs, dietary interventions have gained interest as a promising alternative to help regulate blood pressure and improve pregnancy outcomes by targeting mechanisms such as inflammation and oxidative stress. Objective: To examine the relationship between the incidence of hypertensive disorders and maternal dietary patterns as a potential strategy for preventing maternal health problems. Pros and Cons: Diet is the main modifiable determinant of inflammation. Research has examined dietary patterns that may reduce the risk of hypertension in pregnancy. Discussion: Dietary choices during pregnancy significantly influenced the risk of hypertensive disorders, including preeclampsia. While plant-based and Mediterranean-diets are often associated with reduced risks, other studies present conflicting results due to individual physiological differences and unmeasured dietary factors. Further research into effective dietary patterns, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), could provide clearer guidelines to help reduce hypertensive risks in pregnancy. Conclusion: The relationship between dietary patterns and the incidence of hypertensive disorders remains inconclusive. Despite the inconsistent findings, maintaining a well-balanced plant-based diet may be beneficial in all stages of life, especially in preventing HDP. Such a diet can help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, and improve cholesterol levels. Moreover, maintaining a well-balanced diet can provide adequate nutrients if combined with supplementation with folic acid, iron, zinc, calcium, iodine, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids
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