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DHA supplementation during pregnancy does not reduce BMI or body fat mass in children: follow-up of the DHA to Optimize Mother Infant Outcome randomized controlled trial.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Jun 2016
Muhlhausler Beverly S, Yelland Lisa N, McDermott Robyn, Tapsell Linda, McPhee Andrew, Gibson Robert A, Makrides Maria
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The omega-3 (n-3) long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) has proven effective at reducing fat storage in animal studies. However, a systematic review of human trials showed a lack of quality data to support or refute this hypothesis. OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine whether maternal DHA supplementation during the second half of pregnancy results in a lower body mass...
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