Supplementation of n-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and lactation reduces maternal plasma lipid levels and provides DHA to the infants.

IB, Helland; OD, Saugstad; K, Saarem; Houwelingen AC, Van; G, Nylander; CA, Drevon

doi:10.1080/14767050600738396

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Supplementation of n-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and lactation reduces maternal plasma lipid levels and provides DHA to the infants.

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Helland IB

Saugstad OD

Saarem K

Abstract

Objective Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6 n-3) is considered an essential fatty acid for the fetus and newborn infant, but the optimal level of supply is not known. We studied the effect of supplementing pregnant and lactating women with marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) as compared to ...

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