Low omega-3 index values and monounsaturated fatty acid levels in early pregnancy: an analysis of maternal erythrocytes fatty acids.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is unanimously recognized that the maternal nutritional status at the pregnancy onset influence both short-term and long-term health of the mother and offspring. Among several nutrients, LCPUFA, particularly from the omega-3 family, are of utmost importance. This study was carried out to determine fatty acids profile of maternal erythrocyte membranes in early pregnancy and to identify potential determinants impacting on this status.

Methods

A cohort of 122 healthy women with a singleton pregnancy was included. Fatty acids were analyzed using gas chromatography. Because of the lack of cutoff values, reference ranges were used to determine fatty acids categories.

Results

Of concern, our data revealed low monounsaturated and long-chain omega-3 fatty acid st

SUBMITTER: Hoge A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5879610 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature