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Increased intake of oily fish in pregnancy: effects on neonatal immune responses and on clinical outcomes in infants at 6 mo.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Feb 2012
Noakes Paul S, Vlachava Maria, Kremmyda Lefkothea-Stella, Diaper Norma D, Miles Elizabeth A, Erlewyn-Lajeunesse Mich, Williams Anthony P, Godfrey Keith M, Calder Philip C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Long-chain n-3 PUFAs found in oily fish may have a role in lowering the risk of allergic disease. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to assess whether an increased intake of oily fish in pregnancy modifies neonatal immune responses and early markers of atopy. DESIGN: Women (n = 123) were randomly assigned to continue their habitual diet, which was low in oily fish, or to consume 2 portions of salmon per...
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