Expecting moms with low blood levels of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in their first and second trimesters may be at a significantly higher risk of early preterm birth compared to moms with higher levels of these fatty acids, according to a new study published in the journal EBioMedicine.
“At a time when many pregnant women are hearing messages encouraging them to avoid intake of fish altogether due to mercury content, our results support the importance of ensuring adequate intake of...
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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2018/08/04/low-omega-3-fatty-acids-in-pregnancy-tied-to-preterm-birth/137564.html
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