Feeding a Diet Enriched in Docosahexaenoic Acid to Lactating Dams Improves the Tolerance Response to Egg Protein in Suckled Pups
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of feeding a maternal diet supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) during the suckling period on the development of the immune system and oral tolerance (OT) in offspring. Dams were randomized to consume one of two nutritionally adequate d...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-02-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/2/103 |