Creatine Supplementation in Pregnancy: Utilising Cells’ “Built-In” Energy Buffering System

通过怀孕，胎盘将氧气和营养物质从母亲转移到婴儿。当胎盘不能正常工作时，婴儿的健康就会受到损害。这可能导致发病或死亡。肌酸是所有细胞的“后备发电机”，可以帮助衰竭的胎盘增加营养和氧气输送给婴儿。这项研究将开发肌酸作为一种潜在的新治疗方法，以提高复杂妊娠婴儿的存活率。

Through pregnancy, the placenta transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the baby. When a placenta doesn’t function properly a baby’s health is compromised. This can lead to morbidity or death. Creatine is the “back-up generator” of all cells and could help the failing placenta increase nutrient and oxygen delivery to the baby. This study will develop creatine as a potential new therapeutic, to improve the survival of babies of complicated pregnancies.