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- Title
Similar effects on infants of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids supplementation to pregnant and lactating women.
- Authors
Helland, I B; Saugstad, O D; Smith, L; Saarem, K; Solvoll, K; Ganes, T; Drevon, C A
- Abstract
There have been indications that high intake of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) during pregnancy may increase birth weight and gestational length. In addition, n-3 long-chain PUFAs may be important for the neurobiological development of the infants. High levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6 n-3) are found in the gray matter of the cerebral cortex and in the retina, and it seems as if the availability of long-chain PUFAs may be limiting cerebral development. The fetus and the newborn are dependent on a high supply from their mothers, either via the placenta or via breast milk. We supplemented pregnant and lactating women with n-3 or n-6 long-chain PUFAs to evaluate the effect on birth weight, gestational length, and infant development.
- Publication
Pediatrics, 2001, Vol 108, Issue 5, pE82
- ISSN
1098-4275
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1542/peds.108.5.e82