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FADS genotype and diet are important determinants of DHA status: a cross-sectional study in Danish infants.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Jun 2013
Harsløf Laurine B S, Larsen Lesli H, Ritz Christian, Hellgren Lars I, Michaelsen Kim F, Vogel Ulla, Lauritzen Lotte
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Infant docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) status is supported by the DHA content of breast milk and thus can decrease once complementary feeding begins. Furthermore, it is unclear to what extent endogenous DHA synthesis contributes to status. OBJECTIVE: We investigated several determinants, including FADS genotypes on DHA status at 9 mo and 3 y. DESIGN: This was a cross-sectional study with Danish infants...
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