Higher-Dose DHA Supplementation Modulates Immune Responses in Pregnancy and Is Associated with Decreased Preterm Birth

Higher-Dose DHA Supplementation Modulates Immune Responses in Pregnancy and Is Associated with Decreased Preterm Birth

Pregnancy and parturition involve extensive changes in the maternal immune system. In our randomized, multi-site, double-blind superiority trial using a Bayesian adaptive design, we demonstrated that 1000 mg/day of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) was superior to 200 mg/day in preventing both early preter...

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Main Authors: Christina J. Valentine, Aiman Q. Khan, Alexandra R. Brown, Scott A. Sands, Emily A. Defranco, Byron J. Gajewski, Susan E. Carlson, Kristina M. Reber, Lynette K. Rogers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
preterm birth
pregnancy
DHA
sRAGE
IL-6
Bayesian adaptive design
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/12/4248

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