Whenever we talk about feeding in pregnancy and the diet of the little ones, we emphasize the importance of offering a varied diet that provides the nutrients that the child needs from the moment of conception.
A vitamin that should not be missing in your dishes since pregnancy is the vitamin E, a key nutrient in pregnant women and children under two years oldAs it has a positive impact on the nervous system, it helps boost the baby's neurological development and strengthens him against infections.
It is not usual for this vitamin deficit to occur in developed countries, but it is true that sometimes children reject some foods such as vegetables, which are a source of vitamin E, especially those with green leaves.
According to a review of studies conducted by researchers from the College of Public Health and Human Sciences of the University of Oregon, in the United States, the importance of vitamin E has been confirmed during fetal development and in the first thousand days of life. He also states that inadequate levels of vitamin E are associated with an increase in infections, with anemia, asthma and growth retardation.
On the other hand, the deficiency of this vitamin, especially in children, can cause neurological disorders, muscle deterioration and even cardiomyopathy.
Scientists recommend that you take some 15 milligrams of vitamin E per day at least from conception through a balanced diet where several sources of this vitamin are included such as vegetable oils, seeds, vegetables, cereals, fatty fish and nuts.
