HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

DIET IN PREGNANCY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
DHA acid does not ____
A
reduce the risk of premature birth
B
play an important role in fetal developement
C
cause oxidative stress
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The fish oil n-3PUFAs, eicosapentaenoic (EPA) acid and particularly, docosahexaenoic (DHA) acid, have demonstrated the most promising and consistent beneficial health effects, including anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antiangiogenic and antioxidant properties [10, 11, 12].

Detailed explanation-2: -Increased plasma glucose and free fatty acids contribute to increased oxidative stress by increasing the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and decreasing antioxidant concentrations.

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