학술논문
An analysis of omega-3 fatty acid status in a population of pregnant women with obesity, at higher risk of preterm birth.
Document Type
Journal Article
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Subject
*OBESITY complications
*RESEARCH
*PREMATURE infants
*RESEARCH methodology
*PREGNANT women
*MEDICAL cooperation
*EVALUATION research
*DIETARY supplements
*COMPARATIVE studies
*OMEGA-3 fatty acids
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ISSN
0954-3007
Abstract
An updated Cochrane Review showed that maternal supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids reduced preterm birth, offering a potential strategy for prevention. We hypothesised that pregnant women with obesity, at higher risk of preterm birth, would have low omega-3 fatty acid levels and may benefit from supplementation. Our study measured the omega-3 fatty acid levels of 142 participants from the Healthy Mums and Babies study, Counties Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand. Counties Manukau is a multi-ethnic community with high rates of socio-economic deprivation, obesity, and preterm birth. Red blood cell omega-3 fatty acid levels were measured from samples collected between 120 and 176 weeks' gestation. Contrary to our hypothesis, participants in our study had similar or higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids to those reported in pregnant populations in Australia, Norway, China, and Germany. Our findings emphasise the importance of testing omega-3 fatty acid status before supplementing groups at risk of preterm birth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]