Vitamin D and Omega-3 benefits to pregnancy and infants

VitaminDWiki - 44 studies in both categories Omega-3 and Pregnancy

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VitaminDWiki - 34 studies in both categories Omega-3 and Infant-Child

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VitaminDWiki - Omega-3 helps many health problems

407 Omega-3 items in category Omega-3 helps with: Autism (7 studies), Depression (28 studies), Cardiovascular (34 studies), Cognition (52 studies), Pregnancy (44 studies), Infant (34 studies), Obesity (14 studies), Mortality (7 studies), Breast Cancer (5 studies), Smoking, Sleep, Stroke, Longevity, Trauma (12 studies), Inflammation (18 studies), Multiple Sclerosis (9 studies), VIRUS (12 studies), etc
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VitaminDWiki - Overview: Omega-3 many benefits include helping vitamin D

(407) items in category Omega-3 and Vitamin D



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Almonds and macadamia nuts are examples of good foods to take with vitamin D

VitaminDWiki - BARD: Omega-3 and fats

Does a person need to take Omega-3 with a fatty meal when the Omega-3 is in oil?

Yes, taking Omega-3 oil with a fatty meal is generally recommended for optimal absorption. This is because omega-3 fatty acids are fat-soluble, meaning they require the presence of fat in the digestive system to be properly absorbed into the bloodstream.

Here's why:

  • Bile acids: A high-fat meal stimulates the production of bile acids by the liver. These bile acids help to emulsify and break down fats, making them easier for the body to absorb. This includes omega-3 fatty acids present in the oil.
  • Micelles: Bile acids form micelles around the omega-3 fatty acids, creating a water-soluble complex that can be transported through the digestive system and absorbed into the bloodstream.
  • Absorption rate: Studies have shown that taking omega-3 supplements with a fatty meal can significantly increase their absorption rate compared to taking them on an empty stomach.

Therefore, while you can still absorb some omega-3 oil without a fatty meal, taking it with a meal containing healthy fats like avocado, nuts, seeds, or fatty fish will significantly improve its absorption and maximize its potential health benefits.

Here are some additional tips for taking Omega-3 oil with a fatty meal:
Take the oil at the beginning of the meal, as this allows for better absorption.
Choose a meal that is naturally high in healthy fats.
Avoid taking omega-3 oil with alcohol or caffeine, as these can interfere with absorption.
Of course, it's always best to consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice regarding the most effective way to take omega-3 supplements for your specific needs.

VitaminDWiki - 85 studies in both categories Pregnancy and Infant-Child

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VitaminDWiki - 85 studies in both categories Pregnancy and Cost Savings

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57+ VitaminDWiki pages have PREECLAMPSIA in the title

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Vitamin D supplementation decreased the risk of preeclampsia by 39% – meta-analysis Feb 2024 07 Mar, 2024
Preeclampsia reduced by Vitamin D - many studies 01 May, 2023
200 IU of Vitamin D does not prevent preeclampsia – RCT Aug 2012 01 May, 2023
Preeclampsia and Vitamin D - many studies 01 May, 2023
Preeclampsia reduced by 33 percent if high vitamin D – meta-analysis Feb 2023 23 Feb, 2023
Risk of preeclampsia should drop to nearly zero at 60 ng of Vitamin D – July 2022 22 Jul, 2022
Vitamin D reduces preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and hypertension - 38th meta-analysis Dec 2021 31 May, 2022
Low Vitamin D associated with preeclampsia - meta-analysis Feb 2022 24 Mar, 2022
Seasonal variation on preeclampsia is correlated with sunlight intensity - June 2010 28 Oct, 2021
No Preeclampsia during pregnancy if more than 60 ng of vitamin D – RCT July 2013 02 Jul, 2021
Child 49 percent higher risk of being overweight if preeclampsia during pregnancy – Sept 2017 02 Jul, 2021
Hypertension in pregnancy (preeclampsia) more frequent in winter (low vitamin D) – Jan 2015 22 Jun, 2021
Preeclampsia (hypertension while pregnant) varies with season (O.R. 0.57) – June 2021 22 Jun, 2021
Preeclampsia (low vitamin D) doubles the risk of later cardiovascular problems – Sept 2019 07 Oct, 2019
Preeclampsia 11X more likely if poor Vitamin D Binding Protein (South Africa) - Sept 2019 29 Sep, 2019
Vitamin D cuts pregnancy risks in half – low birth weight, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes – Cochrane July 2019 12 Sep, 2019
Preeclampsia 2.7 X less likely if 50,000 IU of Vitamin D every 2 weeks – meta-analysis Sept 2019 06 Sep, 2019
Preeclampsia 2X more likely if poor Vitamin D Receptor – April 2019 23 Apr, 2019
Preeclampsia 3X more likely if low vitamin D at 25th week – April 2012 20 Feb, 2019
Preeclampsia 2.7X more frequent if low vitamin D – meta-analysis Sept 2013 20 Feb, 2019
Preeclampsia rate cut in half by high level of vitamin D – meta-analysis March 2014 20 Feb, 2019
Preeclampsia risk reduced 7X by 4,000 IU of Vitamin D daily – RCT March 2018 20 Feb, 2019
Preeclampsia of offspring cut in half if mother who smoked had vitamin D fortified margarine – Dec 2017 20 Feb, 2019
Preeclampsia is not reduced by vitamin D (if you ignore vitamin D level, dose size, frequency and duration) – July 2017 20 Feb, 2019
Preeclampsia inversely proportional to serum Magnesium – Oct 2014 20 Feb, 2019
Preeclampsia risk reduced by higher levels of vitamin D (VDAART 4,400 IU) - RCT Nov 2016 20 Feb, 2019
Preeclampsia reduced 1.7 X by aspirin (but reduced 7 X by Vitamin D) – Feb 2018 22 Aug, 2018
Vitamin D Receptor is associated with preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and preterm birth – Nov 2017 10 Nov, 2017
Preeclampsia reduced 2X by Vitamin D, by 5X if also add Calcium – meta-analysis Oct 2017 24 Oct, 2017
Preeclampsia risk reduced 60 percent if supplement with Vitamin D (they ignored dose size) – meta-analysis Sept 2017 08 Sep, 2017
Risk of preeclampsia might be cut in half if take an amount of Vitamin D – meta-analysis Sept 2017 04 Sep, 2017
Preeclampsia reoccurred half as often if get 50,000 IU of Vitamin D every two weeks – Aug 2017 22 Aug, 2017
Dark-skined mothers: preeclampsia 12X more likely if gestational hypertension – May 2014 17 Aug, 2017
Preeclampsia recurrence reduced 2 X by 50,000 IU of vitamin D every two weeks – RCT July 2017 17 Jul, 2017
Preeclampsia doubles the risk of mild cognitive impairment – July 2017 05 Jul, 2017
Preeclampsia changes to Vitamin D Binding Protein reduces Vitamin D in placenta – Dec 2016 18 Dec, 2016
Preeclampsia 3.5 times more likely if low vitamin D (affects 348 Vit. D genes) – RCT Nov 2016 15 Nov, 2016
Vitamin D supplementation of all pregnant women (in UK) would be cost effective – just considering preeclampsia – March 2016 09 Jul, 2016
Preeclampsia 4X less likely if vitamin D levels increased by 8 ng during pregnancy – March 2016 05 Apr, 2016
Preeclampsia 2X more likely if low vitamin D, unless adjust for vitamin D factors (BMI, skin color) – Dec 2015 21 Jan, 2016
2X more preeclampsia when vitamin D less than 30 ng, etc. - meta-analysis March 2013 16 Jan, 2016
Preeclampsia and eclampsia associated with lower vitamin D, etc. – Sept 2015 13 Nov, 2015
Preeclampsia increased risk of Congenital Heart Defects by 60 percent (vitamin D not mentioned) Oct 2015 28 Oct, 2015
5,000 IU Vitamin D was not enough to reduce preeclampsia but did help future infant – RCT April 2014 15 Oct, 2015
Preeclampsia reduced by Vitamin D (50,000 IU bi-weekly) and Calcium – Oct 2015 15 Oct, 2015
Why preeclampsia is 5X more likely if vitamin D insufficient – Jan 2015 06 Sep, 2015
Preeclampsia – hypothesis as to why vitamin D helps – June 2015 09 Jun, 2015
Preeclampsia was prevented or treated by vitamin D in majority of studies – review May 2015 26 May, 2015
Women with low vitamin D 4X more likely to have preeclampsia in pregnancy – Nov 2010 28 Mar, 2015
7X increase in early severe preeclampsia associated with low vitamin D – Aug 2012 20 Mar, 2015
High blood pressure during pregnancy (preeclampsia) associated with low vitamin D, c-section – Jan 2015 22 Jan, 2015
Preeclampsia 40 percent less likely if had more than 20 ng of vitamin D – Jan 2014 30 Jan, 2014
Preeclampsia 40 percent less likely if mother had more than 20 ng of vitamin D – Jan 2014 30 Jan, 2014
2X more likely to have preeclampsia if less than 20 ng of vitamin D – Meta-analysis Jan 2013 11 Jan, 2014
Almost 3X more likely to get preeclampsia if low vitamin D and high PTH– July 2013 15 Sep, 2013
How to reduce preeclampsia - May 2011 19 Apr, 2013
Low vitamin D results in severe preeclampsia and low birth weight – Mar 2011 27 Nov, 2011

VitaminDWiki - 55 Meta-analyses of Pregnancy

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