Probiotic capsules ‘escalate risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy’
Researchers warn pregnant women shouldn’t take probiotics unless medically indicated
Probiotic supplements are associated with almost double the risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, an obstetric physician warns.
Professor Leonie Callaway, from the University of Queensland, says a Cochrane review found an 85% increased relative risk of developing pre-eclampsia among pregnant women who consumed probiotics versus placebo across four studies in high-income countries.
