Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation is recommended for women during
pregnancy because of its neurological, visual, and cognitive effects. Previous studies have …

Uteroplacental ischemia may cause preterm birth, either due to preterm labor, preterm
premature rupture of membranes, or medical indication (in the presence of preeclampsia or …

Dietary supplementation with ω-3 long chain fatty acids including docosahexaenoic acid
(DHA) has increased in popularity in recent years and adequate DHA supplementation …

Context Uncertainty about the benefits of dietary docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for pregnant
women and their children exists, despite international recommendations that pregnant …

Dietary components are essential for the structural and functional development of the brain.
Among these, docosahexaenoic acid, 22: 6n-3 (DHA), is critically necessary for the structure …

The metabolic demand for docosahexaenoic acid (22: 6 n-3, DHA) is increased during
pregnancy because of the extra needs of the fetus, expanded maternal cell mass and …

Maternal and fetal benefits of DHA supplementation during pregnancy Page 1 Review Article
Journal of Pregnancy and Reproduction J Pregnancy Reprod , 2017 doi: 10.15761/JPR.1000103 …

DHA is a major structural component of neural tissue critical to neurotransmission and mood
regulation. Poor maternal dietary intake, coupled with accelerated maternal‐fetal transfer of …

Abstract Objective Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22: 6, n-3) is a major structural component
of neural tissue critical to neurotransmission and mood regulation. Poor maternal dietary …

Background: Observational studies associate higher intakes of n− 3 (omega-3) long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) during pregnancy with higher gestation duration and …