Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation during Pregnancy: A Potential Tool to Prevent Membrane Rupture and Preterm Labor
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are required to maintain the fluidity, permeability and integrity of cell membranes. Maternal dietary supplementation with ω-3 PUFAs during pregnancy has beneficial effects, including increased gestational length and reduced risk of pregnancy complications. Signif...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI)
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4057716/ |