A. Forestier’s research while affiliated with Merck & Co. and other places

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Effect of magnesium, probiotic, and vitamin food supplementation in healthy subjects with psychological stress and evaluation of a persistent effect after discontinuing intake
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June 2016

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Panminerva Medica

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Anne Forestier

Background: To describe the changes in subjects' psychological stress intensity under the effect of dietary supplements of magnesium, probiotics, and vitamins after one month of intake. Methods: Observational cohort study of subject complaining of psychological stress defined by a Perceived Stress Scale (PSS 10) score of more than 21. Results: The study covered 242 healthy volunteers, 38.6 ± 13.6 years old, among whom 79.8% were women. Under the effect of the supplementation of magnesium, probiotics, and vitamins, the psychological stress of the subjects decreased significantly from 34.1 ± 4.5 to 26.2 ± 6.1 (p<0.0001), which corresponds to an average reduction of 22.7 ± 16.0%. Fatigue decreased even more significantly from 16.8 ± 6.4 to 8.7 ± 6.2 (p<0.0001), which corresponds to an average reduction of 45.0% ± 38.1%. Analysis showed that the psychological stress level was strictly similar one month after the treatment was discontinued and therefore clearly demonstrated that the psychological benefit was maintained over time. Conclusions: Stress and fatigue are significantly reduced by the intake of a food supplement with probiotics, magnesium, vitamins, and minerals and this effect is fully maintained one month after discontinuing the food supplement intake.

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Étude observationnelle de l’effet d’une supplémentation en magnésium, probiotiques et vitamines sur le stress psychologique et de sa rémanence à un mois

June 2016

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Nutrition Clinique et Métabolisme

Introduction et but de l’étude Décrire l’évolution et la rémanence à un mois du stress et de la fatigue d’une cohorte de sujets sous l’effet d’une supplémentation d’un mois en magnésium, probiotiques et vitamines (Bion équilibre®). Matériel et méthodes Étude observationnelle sur une population de sujets présentant un stress psychologique défini par une valeur de l’échelle Perceived Stress Scale (PSS 10) supérieure à 21 (critère principal) et invités à prendre une supplémentation en magnésium, vitamines et probiotiques (Bion3®Équilibre). En parallèle a été réalisée une quantification de la fatigue sur l’échelle de Pichot. Les sujets étaient suivis à l’inclusion puis à 1 mois par un médecin pour évaluer l’effet de la supplémentation et retournaient par courrier l’échelle PSS un mois après son arrêt pour évaluer le maintien de l’effet. Résultats et analyse statistique Deux cent quarante-deux volontaires sains, âgés de 38,6 ± 13,6 années, ont été inclus parmi lesquels 79,8 % étaient des femmes. À l’inclusion, leur niveau de stress moyen était de 34,1 ± 4,5 sur l’échelle PSS10 et leur niveau de fatigue de 16,8 ± 6,4. Sous l’effet de la supplémentation l’intensité du stress (PSS) a diminué à 26,2 ± 6,1 (p < 0,0001) soit une réduction de 22,7 ± 16,0 % et l’intensité de la fatigue a diminué à 8,7 ± 6,2 (p < 0,0001) soit une réduction de 45,0 % ± 38,1 %. L’amélioration du stress et de la fatigue est comparable quels que soient l’âge, le sexe, leurs éventuelles étiologies ou la prise antérieure d’un traitement visant à les réduire. Le niveau de stress un mois après l’arrêt de la prise de la supplémentation se maintient strictement au même niveau à 26,3 ± 6,1 (p = 0,6749). Conclusion Cette étude montre que le stress psychologique et la fatigue sont réduits de façon importante par la supplémentation en magnésium, en probiotiques et vitamines. Après l’arrêt de la prise, la baisse du stress reste stable durant 1 mois montrant une très bonne rémanence de l’effet de Bion équilibre®.





Preconception care in France

May 2014

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Objective Preconception care is advocated throughout the world as a tool for improving perinatal outcomes. However, the proportion of women in France who attend a dedicated medical preconception visit is unknown. Methods We undertook a retrospective study among 401 women who delivered at a maternity clinic or hospital in France to determine how many of them had attended a preconception visit. We also collected information on various preconception care behaviors such as folate supplementation and alcohol or tobacco cessation. Results In total, 21.6% of the women took a folate prescription, and 91.3% and 68.6% of women stopped alcohol and tobacco consumption, respectively. Of the 80.2% of women who visited a doctor within the 6 months before conception, only 13.8% discussed their planned pregnancy at this visit. Conclusion Although the rate of vitamin supplementation remains low, there has been an increase in adequate preconception care behavior. This indicates that improvement is possible and should be implemented.


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... Considering eating behavior, the use of dietary supplements is an interesting variable to be investigated in the context of the pandemic, since this practice can influence other lifestyle behaviors [9]. The consumption of food supplements is associated with improvement in sports performance [10], immunity [11], and, even in psychological aspects [12,13]. ...

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Score of fear of COVID-19 and physical activity level are related to the habitual consumption of dietary supplements
Effect of magnesium, probiotic, and vitamin food supplementation in healthy subjects with psychological stress and evaluation of a persistent effect after discontinuing intake

Panminerva Medica

... From the perspective of the women attending the PHCFs, the results show that they have not been the target of preconception care, irrespective of whether they were in the intervention or control groups. Few had ever heard of or were informed about preconception care or had a folic acid prescription before conception, which is in line with other studies [41][42][43][44]. Likewise, a Brazilian study showed that few women of reproductive age adopted preconception measures, such as seeking medical assistance, starting to eat healthier, taking folic acid, stopping or reducing alcohol consumption and smoking, even if they had experienced a planned pregnancy [20]. ...

Preconception care in France
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