Prenatal Maternal Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Supplementation and Newborn Anthropometry in India: Findings from DHANI

Prenatal Maternal Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Supplementation and Newborn Anthropometry in India: Findings from DHANI

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acid status during pregnancy may influence newborn anthropometry and duration of gestation. Evidence from high-quality trials from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is limited. We conducted a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial among 957 pregnant women...

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Main Authors: Shweta Khandelwal, Dimple Kondal, Monica Chaudhry, Kamal Patil, Mallaiah Kenchaveeraiah Swamy, Gangubai Pujeri, Swati Babu Mane, Yashaswi Kudachi, Ruby Gupta, Usha Ramakrishnan, Aryeh D. Stein, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Nikhil Tandon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
long chain omega-3 fatty acids
maternal supplementation
pregnancy outcomes
anthropometry
birth weight
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/3/730

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