Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and fecundability
Stanhiser J, Jukic AMZ, McConnaughey DR, Steiner AZ
Published in Human Reproduction
Methodology
Secondary analysis of the Time to Conceive prospective cohort: 900 women aged 30-44 contributing 2510 cycles, with daily recorded supplement use and standardized pregnancy testing.
Key Findings
Prospectively recorded omega-3 supplement use was associated with a higher probability of conceiving in a given cycle among women without a history of infertility.
Conclusions
Omega-3 use is associated with greater fecundability in natural conception, but the design cannot establish causation.
Limitations
Observational; self-reported supplement use; residual confounding by health-seeking behaviour likely.
Supplements Studied
Prospectively recorded omega-3 supplement use was associated with an increased probability of conceiving.
Related Health Concerns
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Disclosures
Funding
Academic/institutional
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