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Suplementos alimentares ao longo do ciclo de vida da mulher
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Ao longo da vida da mulher as suas necessidades fisiológicas vão variando, o que pode resultar em diferentes carências e deficiências que devem ser colmatadas. Os suplementos alimentares desempenham um papel relevante nesse sentido. Para melhor compreender essas necessidades e a melhor forma de as superar torna-se fundamental começar por fazer uma contextualização sobre a saúde da mulher nas diferentes fases da sua vida e avaliar em que medida existem diferentes necessidades de suplementação alimentar específicas nessas etapas.
Neste trabalho, foi realizada uma revisão de literatura sobre os principais suplementos recomendados nas diferentes fases da vida da mulher com foco na adolescência, idade fértil, menopausa e mulher idosa. Na adolescência, as principais preocupações envolvem a saúde óssea, o crescimento e a manutenção da saúde energética, com destaque para a suplementação de cálcio, vitamina D e creatina, que apoiam o desenvolvimento ósseo e o desempenho físico.
Na idade fértil, a ênfase é colocada na saúde reprodutiva e na grávida e na situação específica do ovário poliquístico, com suplementos como o ferro, acido fólico, magnésio, colagénio hidrolisado, entre outros. Na menopausa e na mulher idosa, a perda de densidade óssea e o declínio hormonal tornam a suplementação de cálcio, vitamina D e fitoestrogénios importante.
É discutida, ainda, a importância do acompanhamento de profissionais de saúde em todo o processo de decisão e período de toma para que a suplementação seja adaptada às necessidades especificas de cada mulher em particular, de modo a garantir uma intervenção segura e eficaz.
Throughout a woman's life, her physiological needs vary, resulting in different deficiencies that need to be addressed. Food supplements play an important role in this regard. To better understand these needs and the best way to meet them, it is essential to start with a contextualization of women's health at the different stages of their lives and to assess the extent to which there are different specific dietary supplementation needs at these stages. In this work, a literature review was carried out on the main supplements recommended at the different stages of a woman's life, focusing on adolescence, fertile women, menopause and the elderly. In adolescence, the main concerns involve bone health, growth and maintaining energy health, with emphasis on calcium, vitamin D and creatine supplementation, which support bone development and physical performance. At childbearing age, the emphasis is on reproductive health and pregnancy and the specific situation of polycystic ovary, with supplements such as iron, folic acid, magnesium, hydrolyzed collagen, among others. In the menopause and elderly, the loss of bone density and hormonal decline make calcium, vitamin D and phytoestrogen supplementation important. The importance of the support of health professionals throughout the decision-making process and the supplementation period is also discussed, so that supplementation is adapted to the specific needs of each woman in particular, to guarantee a safe and effective intervention.
Throughout a woman's life, her physiological needs vary, resulting in different deficiencies that need to be addressed. Food supplements play an important role in this regard. To better understand these needs and the best way to meet them, it is essential to start with a contextualization of women's health at the different stages of their lives and to assess the extent to which there are different specific dietary supplementation needs at these stages. In this work, a literature review was carried out on the main supplements recommended at the different stages of a woman's life, focusing on adolescence, fertile women, menopause and the elderly. In adolescence, the main concerns involve bone health, growth and maintaining energy health, with emphasis on calcium, vitamin D and creatine supplementation, which support bone development and physical performance. At childbearing age, the emphasis is on reproductive health and pregnancy and the specific situation of polycystic ovary, with supplements such as iron, folic acid, magnesium, hydrolyzed collagen, among others. In the menopause and elderly, the loss of bone density and hormonal decline make calcium, vitamin D and phytoestrogen supplementation important. The importance of the support of health professionals throughout the decision-making process and the supplementation period is also discussed, so that supplementation is adapted to the specific needs of each woman in particular, to guarantee a safe and effective intervention.
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Dissertação para obtenção do grau de Mestre no Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz
Keywords
Suplementos alimentares Saúde da mulher Ciclo de vida da mulher: adolescente, adulta/fértil, menopausa e idosa