VANTAGENS DA SUPLEMENTACAO DE NUTRIENTES DURANTE A GRAVIDEZ

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.842162512068

• Palavras-chave: suplementação; benefícios; gravidez

• Keywords: supplementations; pregnancy; benefits

• Abstract: Supplementation plays a crucial role throughout pregnancy, as it can prevent various malformations and enhance the development of babies. It can also be undertaken to improve the health conditions of the woman, even preventing some diseases, such as anemia. The aim of this review was to analyze the main benefits of supplement use during pregnancy, as well as identify ineffective supplements. A search for previous works was conducted on the Pubmed and BVS platforms, and a total of  25 scientific articles were included after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Through the analyzed studies, it was observed that nutrient supplementation such as vitamin D, folic acid, iron and DHA helps in cases of gestational anemia risk, improves growth, neurological development of the baby, and prevents certain diseases like NTD. Additionally, some supplements, such as higher doses of vitamin D and the use of vaginal progesterone, do not yield results and are not recommended. In conclusion, it is essential for healthcare professionals to investigate the need for specific supplements in pregnant women, prescribe, and encourage the use of necessary supplements for better baby development and improved women's health.