ABSTRACT
The determination of nutraceuticals’ application for the prevention of preeclampsia must begin with a discussion of the definition and perception of the etiology of preeclampsia. Among several elemental deficiencies, epidemiological evidence has suggested a connection between low serum calcium levels and preeclampsia. Magnesium deficiency is prevalent in women of reproductive ages in both developing and developed countries. The measurement of serum magnesium is the most useful method for determining magnesium levels. Preeclampsia may be caused by the imbalance of increased lipid peroxides and decreased antioxidants. As an antioxidant trace element, zinc deficiency may cause increasing lipid peroxidation. A role for food and nutrition in the origins of preeclampsia could be the deficiency of antioxidant intake, specifically vitamins C and E. Marine omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are important nutrients during the infant growth period. Carotenoids are natural fat-soluble pigments found in plants and some microorganisms.
