Maternal Omega-3 Nutrition, Placental Transfer and Fetal Brain Development in Gestational Diabetes and Preeclampsia

Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly docosahexaenoic fatty acid (DHA), are widely recognized to impact fetal and infant neurodevelopment. The impact of DHA on brain development, and its inefficient synthesis from the essential alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), has led to recommended DHA intakes of 250&#8...

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Main Authors: Prasad P. Devarshi, Ryan W. Grant, Chioma J. Ikonte, Susan Hazels Mitmesser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
DHA
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/5/1107