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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Main Authors: Caroline Richard, Erin D. Lewis, Susan Goruk, Catherine J. Field
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/2/103