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Expectant mothers who don't get enough riboflavin (B2) are at an increased risk of pre-eclampsia, researchers report. Investigators tested 154 pregnant women who were at an elevated risk of developing pre-eclampsia. In total, 33.8% of subjects were deficient in the B vitamin. Overall, 28.8% of those with the deficiency developed pre-eclampsia, compared with 7.8% of mothers who did not lack riboflavin.
Wacker J, Fruhauf J, Schulz M, Chiwora FM, Volz J, Becker K Riboflavin deficiency and preeclampsia Obstet Gynecol 2000 (Jul); 96 (1): 38-44 |
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