The ova of obese women have lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids

(University of the Basque Country) A study conducted by researchers from the UPV/EHU, Cruces Hospital, the IVI Clinic Bilbao and Biocruces Bizkaia shows that the oocytes of obese or overweight women have a different composition of fatty acids. This difference in levels could be linked to poor IVF outcomes and could suggest that the offspring of overweight women have an unfavourable environment even before conception.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news