L-Arginine supplementation in pregnancy: a systematic review of maternal and fetal outcomes.

Daniela MenichiniLia FelicielloIsabella NeriFabio Facchinetti

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2023)

L-Arg displays biological activities in pregnancies complicated by HDP and growth restriction, both in women and animal models. L-Arg administration is safe and could be a candidate as an intervention beneficial to maternal and fetal outcomes, at least in moderate clinical disorders.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
birth weight
preterm birth
randomized controlled trial
gestational age
nitric oxide
polycystic ovary syndrome
high intensity
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
weight loss
glycemic control
breast cancer risk
physical activity