CLINICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SPECIALIZED FOOD PRODUCT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

Abstract

We have evaluated specialized product «Celia Mama» for pregnant women nutrition. 15 women on 31–32 week of pregnancy took part in the study. The duration of the product intake was 6,5 ± 1,5 wk. Tolerability was evaluated according to a personal attitude towards it and impartial clinical parameters such as — skin and mucosa condition, presence of allergy, presence or worsening of gastrointestinal dysfunction (heartburn, flatulence, stomach ache), stools (amount, consistency, digestibility, pathological inclusions, colour, smell. It has been shown that this product possesses adequate organoleptic qualities and is well tolerated by pregnant women. This product has passed hygienic expertise in our Scientific Research Centre and judging upon results of our study we can conclude that it can be used as a food supplement for pregnant women..

Keywords

• specialized food products for pregnant and nursing mothers
• pregnant