Maternal characteristics influence response to DHA during pregnancy

Abstract We explored the degree to which maternal and offspring outcomes resulting from consuming prenatal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 800 mg/day) in a clinical trial were influenced by maternal characteristics. Among non-smokers, women who received DHA had heavier babies (adjusted mean difference (M...

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Published in:Prostaglandins, leukotrienes and essential fatty acids leukotrienes and essential fatty acids, 2016-05, Vol.108, p.5-12
Main Authors: Gould, J.F, Anderson, A.J, Yelland, L.N, Gibson, R.A, Makrides, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advanced Basic Science
Child
Child Development - drug effects
Cognition - drug effects
DHA
Dietary Supplements
Docosahexaenoic Acids - administration & dosage
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Female
Humans
Omega-3 fatty acids
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care
Risk Factors
Supplementation
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Summary:Abstract We explored the degree to which maternal and offspring outcomes resulting from consuming prenatal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 800 mg/day) in a clinical trial were influenced by maternal characteristics. Among non-smokers, women who received DHA had heavier babies (adjusted mean difference (MD)=99 g 95% CI 45 to 153, p
ISSN:0952-3278
1532-2823
DOI:10.1016/j.plefa.2016.03.011