Higher omega-3 index and DHA status in pregnant women compared to lactating women - Results from a German nation-wide cross-sectional study
Higher omega-3 index and DHA status in pregnant women compared to lactating women - Results from a German nation-wide cross-sectional study
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DOI:
10.1016/j.plefa.2016.04.002
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发表时间:
2016-06-01
影响因子:
3
通讯作者:
Hahn, Andreas
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作者:
Gellert, Sandra;Schuchardt, Jan Philipp;Hahn, Andreas
Introduction: During pregnancy and lactation, there is a high need of long-chain (LC) omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 PUFA), especially docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), for fetus and infant. Also, a low LC n-3 PUFA status during pregnancy is associated with postpartum depression. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyze the LC n-3 PUFA status in German women during pregnancy and lactation.Material and methods: As a part of a nationwide cross-sectional study in which the nutrient status of women in different stages of life was determined, 213 pregnant (>= 27th week of gestation) and 127 lactating women between 18 and 44 years were evaluated regarding their LC n-3 PUFA status by measuring the omega-3 index (relative eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and DHA concentration in erythrocyte fatty acid).Results: The mean omega-3 index of the total study population was 6.23 +/- 1.48%. Pregnant women showed significant (p