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Hypertension is a complication in about 9% of all pregnancies worldwide, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Currently, gestational hypertension and preeclampsia are considered different diseases that affect the same organs or different levels of severity of the underlying disorder (3). From the available estimates and case-fatality rates, some authors have suggested that die each year, mainly in developing countries, about 40 000 women because of preeclampsia or eclampsia (2).

In a recent systematic review to determine the distribution of causes of maternal deaths was found wide regional variation (4). It was reported that hypertensive disorders are the cause of 16.1% of maternal deaths in developing countries, 9.1% Africa, 9.1% in Asia, and 25.7% in Latin America and the Caribbean (4).

APPLICABILITY OF RESULTS

Although calcium supplementation, used to reduce the risk of hypertension and preeclampsia during pregnancy, can be an intervention feasible in developing and developed countries, several issues must be examined before recommendations can be made. One issue is the bioavailability of calcium in the supplements, depending on whether they are consumed with food, its solubility and dose. Additional research is needed on the most effective dose, frequency, calcium compounds and characteristics of the tablet before recommendations can be made clear. In addition, calcium interacts with iron, zinc, magnesium and phosphorus, which are important micronutrients that are also necessary during pregnancy (5). Calcium inhibits the absorption of iron in a dose-dependent mechanism and saturable dose-dependent, suggesting that calcium supplementation, when used, should be administered with the recommended daily iron and folic acid. The concentration of calcium in mineral supplements and multivitamins for pregnancy is much lower than the amounts used in the studies that appear in this review, in order to reduce the risk of hypertensive disorders. In fact, the multiple micronutrient supplement of the WHO / UNICEF / UNU does not contain calcium

There were so many proven benefits of garlic, which in ancient times was also attributed spiritual powers, its use was often to ward off evil spirits, witchcraft and counter the vampires away, was also used as a good luck charm, capable of rejecting envy and lust. These assumptions spiritual powers are still preserved today, in different cultures.

During the war, garlic was distributed among the combatants, to heal wounds and as an excellent energizer, in peacetime, it was consumed as an excellent aphrodisiac.

The diseases that can encourage the consumption of raw garlic, are all respiratory diseases, acts effectively in cold, sore throat, colds, catarrh and cough, rheumatism, diabetes, hypertension, bad cholesterol, skin diseases, such as chilblains , eczema, warts infections and strengthens the hair that prevents direct application of the fall. It also has benefits as a sedative, given its high content of sulfur and phosphorus.

While there are many benefits of garlic is not recommended in pregnant or bleeding problems because it acts as a vasodilator, although it is favorable for the circulation and blood pressure is contraindicated in the cases mentioned.

Nor is recommended in cases of inflammation of the kidneys, but its culinary use in various diets, favors gastrointestinal problems and in cases of colitis.

In ancient papyrus in the early Chinese herbalists, passing by Charlemagne in the sixth century and Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine (460 BC) were all broadcasters of the benefits of garlic, which continues to provide its services to our health, even today, enriching many regional dishes and who knows, maybe auyentando evil spirits, shield against envy and to bring good luck.