During pregnancy, complex changes occur in lipid profiles. From the 12th week of gestation,
phospholipids, cholesterol (total, LDL, HDL), and triglycerides (TG) increase in response to …

Cholesterol forms part of every cell in the human body, and also helps make and metabolize
hormones, bile acids and vitamin D. Human plasma cholesterol levels are determined by …

Background Substantial epidemiological evidence documents diverse health benefits,
including reduced risks of hypertension, associated with diets high in fiber. Few studies …

Maternal nutrition during pregnancy plays a significant role in growth and development of
the placenta and influencing pregnancy outcome. Suboptimal nutritional status during early …

Cholesterol is monitored in the non-pregnant adult population, where normal values are
established. Although reported to be elevated in pregnancy, cholesterol is neither routinely …

ObjectiveFew biomarkers for dietary intake of various food groups have been established.
The aim of the present study was to explore whether selenium (Se), iodine, mercury (Hg) or …

Objective. To investigate associations among serum 25‐hydroxy‐vitamin D (25‐OH‐D),
folate, omega‐6/omega‐3 fatty acid ratio and bacterial vaginosis (BV) during pregnancy …

OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between changes in prepregnancy body mass
index (BMI) between a woman's first two pregnancies and incidence of preeclampsia in the …

Exercise and polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation independently improve
lipid profiles. The influence of both exercise and PUFAs on lipids during pregnancy remains …

Objective To investigate the association between periconceptional maternal dietary pattern
and first‐trimester embryonic growth. Methods This was a prospective cohort study of 228 …