Effect of Prenatal DHA Supplementation on Infant Fat Mass: Study
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In a recent study published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition, researchers investigated the associations between mother-consumed docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplements and offspring obesity outcomes.
Childhood obesity is a serious health issue where kids weigh much more than they should for their age (BMI > 95th percentile). It's becoming more common.
Studies have shown that the first 1,000 days after birth are crucial because babies' fat cells grow quickly during this time, affecting their weight later on. Some research suggests that taking certain supplements during pregnancy can help prevent childhood obesity.
One area scientist are looking into is polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), like docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). When pregnant moms take DHA, it might reduce their babies' fat mass by stopping certain cells from becoming fat cells.
In this study, scientists conducted a randomized, controlled, double-blinded study to investigate if giving pregnant women extra DHA supplements could lower the chances of their babies gaining too much fat because of increased weight gain during pregnancy.
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