High Dose DHA in Pregnancy Might Reduce Risk of Early Preterm Birth
Written By : MD Bureau
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2021-05-24 03:00 GMT | Update On 2021-08-19 10:27 GMT
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Early preterm birth (EPB) is of great concern as these births result in the highest risk of infant mortality, child disability, and societal cost. A recent study recommends clinicians to prescribe 1000 mg docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) daily during pregnancy to reduce EPB in women with low DHA status. The research has been published in EClinical Medicine on May 17, 2021.
Several meta-analyses have concluded n-3 fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduce early preterm birth (EPB, < 34 weeks), however, the amount of DHA required is unclear. Therefore, Dr Susan E Carlson and her team hypothesized that 1000 mg DHA per day would be superior to 200 mg, the amount in most prenatal supplements.
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