Maternal high-fat diet (HFD) during pregnancy is associated with rapid weight gain and fetal
fat mass increase at an early stage. Also, HFD during pregnancy can cause the activation of …

Background Seafood is a major source of vital nutrients for optimal fetal growth, but at the
same time is the main source of exposure to methylmercury (MeHg), an established …

The nutritional and functional components of 12 commercial brown macroalgal samples
currently available in the Chinese market were evaluated as well as the inter-relationships …

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 …

Microalgae such as Phaeodactylum tricornutum (PT) are a sustainable source of nutrients,
especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), fucoxanthin (Fx), and chrysolaminarin (Chrl), the …

Omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) play a crucial role in fetal growth and
neurodevelopment, while omega-6 (n-6) PUFAs have been associated with adverse …

Deoxynivalenol (DON), a highly prevalent food contaminant, is known to induce
reproductive and immunotoxicity in humans upon exposure. The present study focused on …

The multiple roles of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in growth and general health are
well documented. However, available intake data for the Spanish population are limited and …

The intrauterine environment and, specifically, the nutritional status of the mother are crucial
factors that can have short and long-term consequences on the health and disease risk of an …

In lactating women, breast milk (BM) fatty acids may come from the diet or stored adipose
tissue. Our objective was to evaluate the influence of the adherence to the healthy food …