Association of Vitamin D with Fatty Acids in Pregnancy

This study includes 69 normotensive control (NC) and 50 women with preeclampsia (PE). Maternal and cord serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels were lower in women with PE. Maternal plasma LCPUFA levels were lower while saturated fatty acids (SFA) and monounsaturated f atty acids (MUFA) were higher in women with PE.
Source: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research