Consensus recommendations on behalf of the European Commission research projects
Perinatal Lipid Metabolism (PeriLip; www. perilip. org) and Early Nutrition Programming …

Pregnancy is associated with a reduction in maternal serum docosahexaenoic acid (DHA,
22: 6 n-3) percentage and its possible depletion in the maternal store. Since the synthesis of …

The fetus has an absolute requirement for the n-3/n-6 fatty acids and docosahexaenoic acid
(22: 6 n-3; DHA) in particular is essential for the development of the brain and retina. Most of …

Background: Fetal growth requires n− 3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which is derived from
the essential n− 3 fatty acids in the maternal diet. DHA is accumulated in the developing …

ABSTRACT During pregnancy,(n-3) PUFA are incorporated into fetal brain and retinal lipids.
Docosahexaenoic acid [DHA, 22: 6 (n-3)], in particular, is required physiologically for optimal …

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)(22: 6n− 3) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is an essential
constituent of membranes, particularly of the nervous system. Infants acquire DHA from their …

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) and their long-chain polyenes (LCPs) are indispensable for
human development and health. Because humans cannot synthesize EFAs and can only …

Although essential fatty acids (EFA) and their longer chain, more unsaturated derivatives
play a major role during pregnancy, hardly any information is available with respect to the …

This paper reports on the conclusions of a workshop on the role of long chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC‐PUFA) in maternal and child health The attending …

Objective: To identify dietary factors related to the risk of gaining weight outside
recommendations for pregnancy weight gain and birth outcome. Design: An observational …