Preeclampsia

Definition of Preeclampsia:

A toxic condition developing in the last 4 or 5 months of pregnancy that is characterized by a sudden dramatic rise in blood pressure, high levels of protein in the urine, excessive weight gain, generalized edema (especially hands, ankles, feet and face), albuminuria, severe headache, and visual disturbances.  Formerly called toxemia of pregnancy.

Also: Pre-eclampsia, Toxemia Of Pregnancy

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Coronary Disease / Heart Attack

...the condition
“...Other risk factors include: age (men over 45, women over 55); diabetes; family history of heart disease; a history of preeclampsia; a history of an autoimmune disease; ethnicity; Exertion and excitement can trigger a heart attack in those at risk...”

Eclampsia

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“...It occurs in women who are pregnant or have just given birth, and who have moderate or severe (but not mild) preeclampsia.”
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Eclampsia / Preeclampsia

...the condition
Preeclampsia (toxemia in pregnancy) is a disorder of pregnancy that is characterized by hypertension (high blood pressure) and proteinuria (excessive protein in the urine), often including edema...”
...recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
“Several studies imply that harmful free radicals called lipid peroxides contribute to preeclampsia, and that women with this condition are low in the antioxidants that combat them...”
...recommendation Magnesium
“Magnesium has been used specifically to lower blood pressure in pregnant women with preeclampsia, and as a mild anticonvulsant in cases where the condition progresses to eclampsia...”

Edema (Water Retention)

...the condition
“...Fluid retention of pregnancy also might be caused by a more serious condition called preeclampsia.  Low protein levels in the blood that can be seen in malnutrition, kidney and liver disease...”

Fatty Liver

...the condition
“...It may also cause a condition known as pre-eclampsia or eclampsia, which is characterized by dangerously high blood pressure, swelling and seizures...”

Folic Acid Deficiency

...the condition
“...Toxemia of pregnancy, premature birth, and hemorrhage are all possible in addition to the anemia of the mother...”

Pregnancy-Related Issues

...the condition
“...Sufficient protein can be important in preventing preeclampsia.  Remember, a vitamin pill can't replace a healthy diet...”
...recommendation Calcium
“...Taking calcium may also decrease a woman's chance of developing pre-eclampsia, pregnancy-related hypertension...”
...recommendation High/Increased Protein Diet
“Adequate protein intake can prevent preeclampsia, and a higher protein diet can often successfully reverse preeclampsia.”
...recommendation Magnesium
“...Magnesium can also help treat pregnancy-related leg cramps and alleviate severe pre-eclampsia, a serious condition in which high blood pressure, edema and protein in the urine are present in pregnant women...”
...recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
“Several studies imply that harmful free radicals called lipid peroxides contribute to preeclampsia, and that women with this condition are low in the antioxidants that combat them...”
...recommendation Vitamin E
“Several studies imply that harmful free radicals called lipid peroxides contribute to pre-eclampsia, and that women with this condition are low in the antioxidants that combat them...”
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Vegetarian Diet Consequences

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“...Vegetarian women have a lower incidence of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy, and significantly more pure breast milk...”

Zinc Requirement

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“...Symptoms of deficiency include ... pre-eclampsia (toxemia) of pregnancy and post-natal depression...”
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