Exploring the role of LC-PUFA metabolism in pregnancy complications

Maternal nutritional status during pregnancy influences pregnancy outcomes. In pregnancy, the nutritional demand of the mother and fetus increases and a balanced nutrition is important for their well-being [1 –3]. Emerging evidence suggests that inadequate nutritional status contributes to pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and downregulates fetal growth leading to adverse birth outcomes like low birth weights and preterm births [4–6]. Maternal nutrition al deficiency during pregnancy may lead to long-term effects increasing the risk of cardiovascular and neurodevelopmental disorders in the offspring [7–9].

Source: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids - November 13, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Aditi A. Godhamgaonkar, Nisha S. Wadhwani, Sadhana R. Joshi Source Type: research