(Source)(Source) It has also been found to possibly protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease and reduce the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women when taken with vitamin C, and to support lung function. (groundedorganic.com)
Because these risk factors are so broad, doctors test every pregnant woman for signs of preeclampsia by measuring blood pressure and checking the urine for protein, usually at every prenatal appointment. (verywellfamily.com)
Signs and symptoms of preeclampsia include having protein in the urine, changes in vision, and severe headaches. (checkpregnancy.com)