Table 8.
Nutritional supplement recommendations made by responding chiropractors to their pregnant patients (n=70, 73 missing a response).
| Supplement | Response Percent | Response Count |
|---|---|---|
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| Folic acid | 81.4% | 57 |
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| Multivitamin | 84.3% | 59 |
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| Iron Supplementation | 25.7% | 18 |
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| Calcium Supplementation | 35.7% | 25 |
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| Vitamin E | 14.3% | 10 |
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| Vitamin A | 14.3% | 10 |
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| Other | ||
| Nutritionist referral | 1.4% | 1 |
| Parturition preparation | 1.4% | 1 |
| Combination/fetal development & clearing remedies | 1.4% | 1 |
| Primary health care provider referral | 1.4% | 1 |
| Naturopath referral | 5.7% | 4 |
| Omega 3 fatty acids | 5.7% | 4 |
| Probiotics | 2.9% | 2 |
| Registered Dietitian referral | 1.4% | 1 |
| Vitamin B-50 complex | 1.4% | 1 |
| Multivitamins | 2.9% | 2 |
| Vitamin D | 1.4% | 1 |
| Omega 6 fatty acids | 2.9% | 2 |
| Prenatal vitamins | 4.3% | 3 |
| Magnesium | 1.4% | 1 |
| Vitamin B | 1.4% | 1 |
| Bioflavonoids | 1.4% | 1 |
| Nutrition Advice/Education | 2.9% | 2 |
| Eicosanoids (EEA’s) | 1.4% | 1 |