Omega-3 fatty acid addition during pregnancy
Middleton P, Gomersall JC, Gould JF, Shepherd E, Olsen SF, Makrides M
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Methodology
Cochrane review of 70 randomised trials of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in pregnancy.
Key Findings
Omega-3 supplementation reduced preterm birth before 37 weeks and early preterm birth, with a small increase in prolonged gestation.
Conclusions
Marine omega-3s reduce preterm birth risk during pregnancy.
Limitations
No clear benefit for child neurodevelopment outcomes.
Supplements Studied
Omega-3 supplementation reduced preterm birth before 37 weeks and early preterm birth
Outcomes Measured
Omega-3 supplementation reduced preterm birth before 37 weeks and early preterm birth
Study Details
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