n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in milk is associate to weight gain and growth in premature infants
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Linoleic 18:2 (n-6) and α-linolenic 18:3 (n-3) essential fatty acids and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) are essential nutrients for growth and neonatal development. Consumption of preformed n-3 LC-PUFA has been show...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-06-01
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| Series: | Lipids in Health and Disease |
| Online Access: | http://www.lipidworld.com/content/8/1/23 |