Scientists use breath test to pinpoint pregnancy nutrient needs

NCT ID NCT06519071

Summary

This study aimed to find out how much of the nutrient tryptophan healthy pregnant women need. Researchers used a safe, non-invasive method that analyzes breath and urine samples after participants ate meals with different tryptophan levels. The goal was to gather better information to update dietary recommendations for pregnancy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of British Columbia

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z4H4, Canada

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