Yi Jiang, Yuting Chen, Lijie Wei, Huiting Zhang, Jingyi Zhang, Xuan Zhou, Shenglan Zhu, Yuanyuan Du, Rui Su, Chenyun Fang, Wencheng Ding, Ling Feng
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation is recommended for women during pregnancy because of its neurological, visual, and cognitive effects. Previous studies have suggested that DHA supplementation during pregnancy may prevent and treat certain pregnancy complications. However, there are contradictions in the current related studies, and the specific mechanism by which DHA acts remains unclear. This review summarizes the research on the relationship between DHA intake during pregnancy and preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, preterm birth, intrauterine growth restriction, and postpartum depression...
June 17, 2023: Journal of Translational Medicine