Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation during Pregnancy: A Potential Tool to Prevent Membrane Rupture and Preterm Labor

Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation during Pregnancy: A Potential Tool to Prevent Membrane Rupture and Preterm Labor

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are required to maintain the fluidity, permeability and integrity of cell membranes. Maternal dietary supplementation with ω-3 PUFAs during pregnancy has beneficial effects, including increased gestational length and reduced risk of pregnancy complications. Signif...

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Main Authors: Emanuela Pietrantoni, Federica Del Chierico, Giuliano Rigon, Pamela Vernocchi, Guglielmo Salvatori, Melania Manco, Fabrizio Signore, Lorenza Putignani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-05-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
pregnancy
maternal and fetal health
fetal growth
placental disorders
premature rupture of membranes (PROM)
preterm-premature rupture of membranes (pPROM)
DHA supplementation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/15/5/8024

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