Changes in fatty acid levels (saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) during pregnancy

Changes in fatty acid levels (saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) during pregnancy

Abstract Background During pregnancy a high amount of fatty acids (FA) is necessary to meet foetus demands, which vary during gestation. The present study describes the changes in maternal fatty acid concentrations during pregnancy in a sample of pregnant women. Methods This is a longitudinal study...

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Main Authors: Estefania Aparicio, Carla Martín-Grau, Carmen Hernández-Martinez, Nuria Voltas, Josefa Canals, Victoria Arija
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Pregnancy
Fatty acid status
DHA
EPA
Omega-3
Omega-6
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04251-0

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