Self-Reported Intake and Circulating EPA and DHA Concentrations in US Pregnant Women

Self-Reported Intake and Circulating EPA and DHA Concentrations in US Pregnant Women

In the United States, pregnant women have low concentrations of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which are essential for fetal development. Although maternal blood provides accurate polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) concentrations, venipuncture is expensive and not always...

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Main Authors: Keri Lanier, Breanna Wisseman, Cody Strom, Carol A. Johnston, Christy Isler, James DeVente, Edward Newton, Roman Pawlak, Brittany R. Allman-Tucker, Samantha McDonald, Linda E. May
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
dietary assessment
food intake
polyunsaturated fatty acid
DHA
EPA
pregnancy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/7/1753

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