Effect of arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on quality of growth in preterm infants: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial

A balanced supply of arachidonic acid (ARA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may be crucial for quality of growth in preterm infants. This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial aimed to determine the effect of enhanced ARA and DHA supplementation on growth and body composition in infants born before 29 weeks of gestation. Furthermore, we aimed to study associations between human milk feeding, growth patterns and body composition.

Source: Clinical Nutrition - October 9, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Madelaine Eloranta Rossholt, Marianne Bratlie, Kristina Wendel, Marlen Fossan Aas, Gunnthorunn Gunnarsdottir, Drude Fugelseth, Are Hugo Pripp, Magnus Domell öf, Ketil Størdal, Tom Stiris, Sissel Jennifer Moltu Tags: Original article Source Type: research