In vivo: maternal betaine supplementation normalized fetal growth in diabetic pregnancy.

Pouya SalahiMahdiyeh GharabaghiAlireza RockyMasoud Alirezaei

Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2020)

We indicated for the first time that betaine supplementation improved the maternal glucose metabolism and redox balance associated with normalized fetal growth. Nevertheless, further studies are required to investigate the mechanisms through which betaine protects fetal growth in diabetic pregnancy.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
type diabetes
preterm birth
birth weight
pregnant women
physical activity