Probiotics and Reduction of the Inflammatory Response for Prevention of Preeclampsia

Abstract

Abstract Introduction: In the field of medicine and obstetrics, the most common hypertensive disorders are preeclampsia and it constitutes a great question that has not yet been completely resolved. Objective: To identify the effectiveness of the use of probiotics and the reduction of the inflammatory response in the prevention of pre-eclampsia. Method: This search took place in large databases both globally and locally, being Elsevier, La Reference, Scielo, Pubmed, Google Scholar, Redalyc, Scopus, among others, where probiotic and pre-eclampsia terms were found. Results: 37 articles were found which were preselected, after correct appreciation 32 articles were selected and 5 articles were discarded, the selected ones met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, therefore they are related to the topic and objective of the present study review. Discussion: The epithelial cells of the intestine produce TNF-α, once mixtures of different strains of probiotics are made, causing the immune response to be generated, especially if consumed before pregnancy or in early pregnancy and continued throughout of the same. the administration is safe and has a protective role in pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, vaginal infections, maternal, infant, and subsequent weight gain. Conclusion: The preventive effect occurs as long as probiotics are administered mainly in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, although the consumption of probiotics before these results in a much greater benefit, and is even more potent if probiotic mixtures are made.

Keywords

• probiotics, preeclampsia, hypertensive disorder.