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- Title
Plasma AA and DHA levels are not compromised in newly diagnosed gestational diabetic women.
- Authors
Thomas, B; Ghebremeskel, K; Lowy, C; Min, Y; Crawford, M A
- Abstract
The polyunsaturated fatty acids, arachidonic (AA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA), are vital structural and functional components of the neural, vascular and visual systems. There is increased demand for these fatty acids during pregnancy. Diabetes impairs the synthesis of both AA and DHA. We have investigated the possibility that pregnancy-induced diabetes compromises the levels of plasma AA and DHA in newly diagnosed expectant mothers.
- Publication
European journal of clinical nutrition, 2004, Vol 58, Issue 11, p1492
- ISSN
0954-3007
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601996